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Health issues for people born in high stroke mortality states include a higher risk of developing dementia -- even if they move elsewhere

Higher Risk of Dementia Seen in Those Hailing From ‘Stroke Belt’

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Study found odds for cognitive decline higher for those born in certain southeastern U.S. states
The risk of dementia is increased for older adults with hearing loss

Increased Dementia Risk With Hearing Loss in Older Adults

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Increased risk of dementia with moderate and poor hearing in cross-sectional and longitudinal analyses
Distinguishing Alzheimer's disease from frontotemporal dementia may get easier using a transcranial magnetic stimulation approach

New, Noninvasive Method May Help Determine Dementia Type

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Transcranial magnetic stimulation could help discern Alzheimer's from frontotemporal dementia
One-third of dementia cases worldwide might be prevented by paying attention to nine risk factors throughout life

AAIC: Targeting 9 Factors Could Cut One-Third of Dementia Cases

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Addressing these risk factors could help prevent 35 percent of dementia cases, researchers suggest
Just a small increase in social interaction benefits older adults with dementia and lowers health care costs

AAIC: One Social Hour a Week in Dementia Care Improves Lives

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Good staff training improves patients' quality of life, lowers costs, researchers say
Daily crossword puzzles may help keep the brain sharp

AAIC: Daily Crosswords Linked to Improved Cognition in Later Life

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Regular puzzlers score better on tests of cognitive function, researchers find
A severe head injury

Traumatic Brain Injury May Up Later Risk of Dementia

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Threat even higher when injury occurs in middle age, investigators say
Simple lifestyle changes might delay the start of dementia or slow its progression

Three Lifestyle Interventions May Slow Cognitive Decline

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Cognitive training, management of hypertension, increased physical activity all help delay decline
Chronic pain is associated with increased odds of mental decline and dementia

Chronic Pain Tied to Increased Risk of Memory Loss

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Findings in patients 60 and older with moderate or severe chronic pain
For patients diagnosed as having glaucoma or glaucoma suspects

Cognitive Decline Linked to Visual Field Variability

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Decrease in Montreal Cognitive Assessment linked to increased visual field variability over time