Misplace your glasses? Can't find your keys? It's a common part of life as we age, but so is our fear that this simple circumstance is a sign of something more. Is it the early onset of Alzheimer's?

Persistent anxiety in older adults significantly increased the risk of all-cause dementia, particularly in those younger than 70. Chronic and new-onset anxiety were associated with higher risk of ...

A recent study found that chronic and new anxiety are linked to significantly higher dementia risk. The research was published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. As of 2020, over 55 ...

Past research has linked certain mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety, to an increased risk for dementia. A new study has found that people who have multiple mental health ...

Past studies have found a connection between anxiety and an increased risk for specific health concerns, including dementia. Researchers from the University of Newcastle have now found that both ...

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In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, a group of researchers assessed the longitudinal relationship between chronic, resolved, and new onset anxiety and the ...

Contrary to what many people believe, dementia is not a normal part of aging. Dementia is also not a specific disease, but rather a term that describes the cognitive changes that negatively affect ...

Many studies show that infrequent physical activity increases the risk of developing depressed mood. Physical exercise increases the levels of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) and may enhance ...

Conducted at the University of Eastern Finland, a new study shows that images portraying dementia in Finnish newspapers often paint a clichéd and negative picture. The findings were published in Age ...

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