#cognitive decline

All articles tagged with "cognitive decline"

Prior heart attack linked to faster declines in thinking and memory skills

Past heart attacks may accelerate cognitive decline over time, large study finds

A study in Stroke found that adults with a prior heart attack had higher yearly odds of developing cognitive impairment, with similar patterns across Black and white participants and across men and women.

Key Takeaways

Researchers followed more than 20,000 adults for 10 years.
Heart attack survivors had an average yearly 5% increased odds of developing cognitive impairment.

DT Editorial Team·May 14, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

Study Links Heavy Caregiving Loads to Faster Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

New research suggests that heavy caring responsibilities can reduce brain function in people 50 and older, while lighter duties may have cognitive benefits.

Key Takeaways

A new study links heavy caregiving duties to reduced brain function in adults 50 and older.
Lighter caregiving responsibilities may benefit mental abilities.

DT Editorial Team·May 13, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

Personalized Treatment Plans Show Improvement in Early Dementia Study

A study of 73 people with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia found symptom improvements after individualized plans targeted factors such as nutritional deficiencies, infections, hormone issues, and environmental

Key Takeaways

Researchers studied 73 people with mild cognitive impairment or early dementia.
Treatment plans targeted personal risk factors such as deficiencies, infections, hormones, and exposures.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 24, 2026·via newscientist.com