Sentences with phrase «cognitive decline as»

Obesity and a lack of exercise raise the risk of type 2 diabetes, and several studies have shown that people with type 2 are at increased risk of dementia and faster cognitive decline as they age.

Relatively low in sugar and high in fiber, studies have linked regular consumption of blueberries to a reduced risk of cognitive decline as well as better short - term memory.

The researchers found that the participants who practiced more than two languages had a reduced risk of cognitive decline — in fact, up to seven times the protection against cognitive decline as did those who used only two languages.

«We wanted to look at aging, particularly dementia and cognitive decline as people get older, and the importance of sleep.

Relentless cognitive decline as we age is worrisome, and it is widely thought to be an unavoidable negative aspect of normal aging.

As HGH levels were increased in otherwise healthy adults and those who were in the beginning stages of mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's disease, treatment began to ameliorate their cognitive declines as measured by numerous tests described in the Neurobiology of Aging in 2006.

Not exact matches

The latest science has already shown that it's possible to reverse cognitive decline in the middle - aged brain, and it's possible to rewire your brain as an adult through practice and «deliberate performance,» and learn new skills on the fly.

It is important for physicians and scientists to understand the unique pathology of HS - AGING, and to be able to differentiate it from other diseases, as it is only by making an accurate diagnosis that clinicians can hope to treat people who present with signs of cognitive decline.

The finding has implications for understanding the cognitive decline seen in aging and degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis.

Instead of impairing learning and memory, as it does in young people, the drug appears to reverse age - related declines in the cognitive performance of elderly mice.

In addition, Luthar and Cicolla cite other studies showing moms of early adolescents are likely experiencing their own developmental challenges as they begin to recognize declines in physical abilities, cognitive functioning and increased awareness of mortality.

The researchers found that radiosurgery controlled the spread of the cancerous cells as effectively as whole - brain radiation; patients who received radiosurgery experienced less cognitive decline compared to those who received whole - brain radiation.

People with mild cognitive impairment were defined as those who have a slight decline in cognition, mainly in memory in terms of remembering sequences or organization, and who score lower on tests such as the California Verbal Learning Test, which requires participants to recall a list of related words, such as a shopping list.

Studies have shown impaired smell to be even stronger than memory problems as a predictor of cognitive decline in currently healthy adults.

Exposure to air pollution as a potential contributor to cognitive function, cognitive decline, brain imaging, and dementia: A systematic review of epidemiologic research.

For older adults, physical activity is apt to shield against cognitive decline and forms of dementia such as Alzheimer's disease (AD).

Scientists have studied brain changes on short terms of seconds and minutes, such as when research subjects complete a task, as well as on the long term of years, documenting cognitive decline during the aging process.

«Factors such as adhering to a healthy lifestyle including a diet that is rich in essential nutrients, regular exercise engagement, and having an adequate cardiovascular profile all seem to be effective ways by which to preserve cognitive function and delay cognitive decline,» said Cohen.

As the emotional intensity rises it is accompanied by a decline in frontal lobe cognitive functioning.

Another troubling study showed memory loss and other cognitive declines in elderly Japanese men in Hawaii who stuck to their traditional soy - based diet, as opposed to those who switched to a more of a Western diet.

The protein may have potential as a treatment for age - related cognitive decline and Alzheimer's disease.

As life expectancy has increased, the burden of both normal age - related cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's has become one of the biggest public health challenges worldwidAs life expectancy has increased, the burden of both normal age - related cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's has become one of the biggest public health challenges worldwidas Alzheimer's has become one of the biggest public health challenges worldwide.

An inherited disorder that results in the progressive breakdown of nerve cells in the brain, Huntington's leads people to lose control of their speech and movement, as well as to cognitive decline.

The implications of obesity have also been a topic of interest, including studies of a potential link to autism for children born to diabetic and obese mothers and other research that indicates obesity as a possible risk factor for cognitive decline.

«We argue that across your lifespan, you go from «broad learning» (learning many skills as an infant or child) to «specialized learning,» (becoming an expert in a specific area) when you begin working, and that leads to cognitive decline initially in some unfamiliar situations, and eventually in both familiar and unfamiliar situations,» Wu said.In the paper, Wu argues that if we reimagine cognitive aging as a developmental outcome, it opens the door for new tactics that could dramatically improve the cognitive health and quality of life for aging adults.

Researchers also contend that transplant outcomes can be further improved by identifying patients who are at high risk for certain complications, such as cognitive decline, or by employing post-transplant treatments to reduce their risk of relapse.

It is thrilling for me as a cognitive neuroscientist, who has previously studied age - related cognitive decline, to find that cognitive training has the potential to strengthen the aging brain to function more like a younger brain.»

«Lumpy amyloid - beta, the stuff we see, ironically doesn't correlate as well as with cognitive decline the soluble amyloid,» Mitchell said.

PET scans which use fluorodeoxyglucose (FDG) as a tracer can be used for neuronal loss, and are useful when a reliable short - term prediction of cognitive decline is needed.

Mitchell's latest findings have corroborated the prior study's findings on amyloid, and also added p - tau as a key suspect in cognitive decline.

Cognitive scientists estimate that nearly half the information we assimilate enters through our eyes, and as we grow older, our ability to pay attention to things on the periphery declines.

«The correlation with amyloid plaque was there but very weak; not nearly as strong as the correlation between p - tau and cognitive decline.»

Also, Alzheimer's diagnosticians might be wise to their adopt cancer colleagues» early detection stance, she said, as Alzheimer's disease appears to start long before amyloid - beta plaque appears and cognitive decline sets in.

According to Cherian, studies have found that folate, vitamin E, omega - 3 fatty acids, carotenoids and flavonoids are associated with slower rates of cognitive decline, while substances such as saturated and hydrogenated fats have been associated with dementia.

Kipnis proposes that with fewer T cells, older people can not effectively suppress the inflammation around their brains — which could play a part in the cognitive decline that people experience as they age.

Dr Josephine Mollon from King's IoPPN, now with Yale University, said: «For individuals with psychotic disorders, cognitive decline does not just begin in adulthood, when individuals start to experience symptoms such as hallucinations and delusions, but rather many years prior — when difficulties with intellectual tasks first emerge — and worsen over time.

There was a decreased risk of cognitive decline among the people who used PPIs regularly, as well as among people who used them occasionally, said the researchers.

We can protect ourselves against aging - related cognitive decline, prolong the vivacity of our immune systems, strengthen our bones, and empower our mitochondria, as well as reduce our risk of cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, neurodegenerative diseases, and certain cancers.

In this neurodegenerative disorder, the frontal lobes of the brain are slowly eaten away, causing social and mood changes as well as cognitive decline.

After stroke, cognitive function declined almost twice as fast compared to those before stroke.

«Individuals showing poor balance on one leg should receive increased attention, as this may indicate an increased risk for brain disease and cognitive decline.»

Cognitive abilities such as memory and attention are not only important after a stroke but also before; according to Declining memory and cognitive ability may increase the risk of stroke in adults oveCognitive abilities such as memory and attention are not only important after a stroke but also before; according to Declining memory and cognitive ability may increase the risk of stroke in adults ovecognitive ability may increase the risk of stroke in adults over age 65.

However, if there is a direct relationship between periodontitis and cognitive decline, as this current study suggests, then treatment of gum disease might be a possible treatment option for Alzheimer's.»

The authors are now using a similar approach to study potential connections between the ability to behave randomly and such things as cognitive decline and neurodegenerative diseases.

After stroke, cognitive function declined almost twice as fast.

«From a care standpoint, cognitive decline is not only a strong marker for neurological deterioration and physical health in older adults, but also serves as a marker for stroke in old age,» he said.

«We found that physical activities that enhance cardiorespiratory fitness, such as walking, are inexpensive, accessible and could potentially improve quality of life by delaying cognitive decline and prolonging independent function,» he added.

By stimulating this region of the brain, the Alzheimer's subjects cognitive and daily functional abilities as a whole declined more slowly than Alzheimer's patients in a matched comparison group not being treated with DBS,» he said.

For now biomarkers, as researchers call them, offer the best hope for establishing a path toward staving off cognitive decline — and for meeting the Obama administration's ambitious goal.

This cognitive function deficit impacts areas of a survivor's life ranging from societal integration to their return to work, as well as a decline in memory, learning, attention and concentration.