A large research review found that depression diagnosed in either midlife or late life was linked to a significantly higher risk of developing dementia.
Scandinavian Journal of Psychology retracts study on conservatism and mental health, citing methodological flaws and biased language despite authors' objections.
Researchers developed a clinically validated tool that predicts low handgrip strength in older adults using 12 common health and lifestyle factors, enabling early identification and targeted intervention.
In a study of older adults with memory problems, those who exercised regularly for 12 months had less cognitive decline than those who did not receive any intervention.
The FDA has cleared the first blood-based test to aid in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease, offering a less invasive alternative to positron emission tomography scans and cerebrospinal fluid testing for cognitively impaired patients.