Cognitive Impairment Archives - The Cardiology Advisor

Midlife diabetes, HTN linked to cognitive decline

Prevention

Rapid Olfactory Decline May Predict Later Cognitive Impairment in Seniors

August 15, 2022

Rapid olfactory decline during normal cognition may be a simple biomarker for early Alzheimer disease in older adults.

Hypertension

High Blood Pressure, Obesity Linked to Dementia More Often in Minorities

By

Heather R. Johnson

August 12, 2022

An earlier study identified several modifiable risk factors for dementia. As the number of people living with dementia has grown, researchers decided an updated analysis was needed regarding the connection between these risk factors and dementia.

General Medicine

History of Hypothyroidism Linked to Increased Dementia Risk in Patients Aged 65 or Older

July 26, 2022

A history of hypothyroidism is associated with an increased risk for dementia among individuals aged 65 years or older.

General Medicine

Genetic Analyses Link Vitamin D Deficiency to Dementia Risk

July 26, 2022

Low vitamin D status is associated with the risk for dementia and stroke.

General Medicine

Glaucoma Not Linked to Change in Cognitive Function

July 18, 2022

Prevalent and incident glaucoma seem not to be associated with changes in cognitive function.

General Medicine

Handgrip Strength, Neurocognitive Measures Linked in Older Adults

July 13, 2022

mong men and women, handgrip strength (HGS) is associated with measures of neurocognitive brain health.

General Medicine

Visual Impairment Tied to Cognitive Outcomes in Older Adults

July 12, 2022

Vision impairment is associated with increased risks for cognitive impairment and dementia in older adults.

Senior man with diabetes having glucose levels checked

Metabolic

Type 2 Diabetes Tied to Accelerated Brain Aging, Cognitive Decline

June 17, 2022

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is associated with neurocognitive changes suggestive of accelerated brain aging.

General Medicine

Residential Green Space May Aid Cognition in Adult Women

May 13, 2022

Increasing access to residential green space may be associated with modest benefits in cognition in adult women.

Hospitalization for MI or stroke increases patients' functional impairment.

ACC 2022 Meeting Highlights

Cognitive Impairment Prevalent Among Patients Hospitalized for Myocardial Infarction

By

Sheila Jacobs

April 4, 2022

A team of researchers sought to evaluate the incidence of and factors contributing to cognitive dysfunction among individuals having experienced myocardial infarction.