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Frontline: Smartwatches and depression symptoms; menopause; early sign of Alzheimer’s

Mar 24, 2025 · Rochelle Nataloni · Memory

Smartwatches May Be Able to Detect Depression Symptoms A joint research team from Korea and the United States has developed technology to predict symptoms of depression, from the activity and heart rate data collected from smartwatches. The researchers conducted a large-scale study involving approximately 800 shift workers and showed that … Read More

Watching Your Waistline: What to Know About Obesity and Dementia Risk

Mar 24, 2025 · UHN Staff · Memory

In recent years, the prevalence of obesity and overweight has surged in the United States and around the world. The same is true for the many health complications associated with putting on too much weight—especially around your middle. Along with some of the more well-known consequences of obesity, such as … Read More

Could Changes in Your Memory Actually Be Symptoms of Depression?

Mar 24, 2025 · UHN Staff · Memory

Classic symptoms of depression include feelings such as sadness, hopelessness, and anxiety, among other changes. Depression may also lead to a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed and the withdrawal from friends and family. But problems with memory are also a common depression symptom, but they’re often overlooked … Read More

LOSING TRAIN OF THOUGHT

Mar 24, 2025 · UHN Staff · Memory

Q : More and more I find myself forgetting what I was about to say if I get interrupted or distracted. Sometimes I remember, but often my train of thought has left the tracks, so to speak. Should I be worried? A: Losing one’s train of thought, especially amid interruptions … Read More

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Research Round Up April 2025

Mar 24, 2025 · UHN Staff · Memory

• Sugar Source Impacts Health. Associations between added sugars and cardiovascular diseases vary by disease and the source of sugar, according to a study of nearly 70,000 Swedish adults.Researchers categorized added sugars into three groups: toppings (like honey), sweetened beverages (like soda), and treats (like ice cream or pastries). Intake … Read More

Three Common Cardiovascular Conditions Increase Your Risk for Cognitive Decline

Mar 24, 2025 · Kate Brophy · Memory

The American Heart Association (AHA) is highlighting the risk poor cardiovascular health presents to our memory and thinking skills in older age. In a scientific statement published in the December 2024 issue of Stroke, AHA scientists emphasized the intricate relationship between three common cardiovascular diseases and cognitive impairment. The three … Read More

Diets That Are High in Olive Oil May Confer Protection Against Dementia-Related Death

Mar 24, 2025 · Kate Brophy · Memory

Consuming more olive oil may reduce your risk of dementia-related death, according to a study led by nutritionists from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The 2024 study included more than 92,000 people, average age 56, who took part in the long-running Nurses’ Health Study (NHS) and Health Professionals … Read More

Newsbriefs: Inflammatory diet; depression; dentures and brain power; morning coffee boosts health

Mar 24, 2025 · Kate Brophy · Memory

Inflammatory Diet May Harm Your Cognition Eating higher amounts of inflammatory foods harms cognitive health, according to a recent study (Alzheimer’s & Dementia, Dec. 6, 2024). The study, from researchers at UT Health San Antonio, included 1,487 people, mean age 69, none of whom had been diagnosed with dementia. The … Read More

Frontline: Blood test for early-stage Alzheimer’s; cut heart risks; boost mood and fight depression

Feb 25, 2025 · Rochelle Nataloni · Memory

Study Advances Possible Blood Test for Early-Stage Alzheimer’s A study published in the January issue of the journal Molecular Psychiatry suggests that blood tests could one day help detect and monitor Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers found that levels of two brain-related molecules, acetyl-L-carnitine and free carnitine, decline with worsening cognitive symptoms. … Read More

If Forgetfulness Is a Problem, Review Your Medications

Feb 25, 2025 · Rochelle Nataloni · Memory

Forgetting where you left your keys or struggling to recall someone’s name is a common problem that may leave you wondering if these are “senior moments,” or if they signify something more serious. Before jumping to conclusions about possible cognitive changes, it’s worth considering another possibility: your medications. Certain medications … Read More

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