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Endocrine Events Resulting in Less Estradiol Exposure May Increase Dementia Risk

Endocrine events that signal less exposure to estradiol, such as shorter reproductive span, younger age at menopause, and hysterectomy, increase dementia risk.

Metformin Use, Vitamin B Deficiency Linked to Reduced Cognitive Performance

Investigators sought to establish the effect of hyperglycemia and metformin use on relevant B-vitamin biomarkers and cognitive outcomes in older adults.

Computer Training Improves Cognition in Patients With Vascular Cognitive Impairment

Computerized cognitive training significantly improved global cognitive function in patients with subcortical vascular cognitive impairment.

Lower SBP Linked to Cognitive Decline in Old Adults Taking Antihypertensives

Elderly individuals treated with antihypertensive medications and have a SBP of ≥130 mm Hg display less cognitive decline after 1 year compared with individuals with an SBP of <130 mm Hg.

Cognitive Function Improved During Treatment for Major Depressive Disorder

Researchers suggest that improvement in cognitive function should be a goal for major depressive disorder because their data showed little improvement in the cognitive abilities of patients with major depression after treatment with psychological interventions.