Watching TV linked to increased risk, while using a computer linked to decreased risk, for incident dementia regardless of physical activity level
Rapid olfactory decline also associated with smaller gray matter volumes on MRI in olfactory- and memory-associated brain regions
Findings independent of cardiovascular risk factors and APOE genotype
Findings seen for all strokes, ischemic strokes, and hemorrhagic strokes
Muscular strength, as indicated by changes in handgrip strength, is associated with markers of cognitive aging in older adults
Dose-dependent response seen with increasing number of cardiometabolic diseases and cognitive decline
Medicare spending higher for adults with a formal clinical diagnosis of dementia versus a positive screening for cognitive impairment
Authors say it is important to assess gait in dementia risk assessments
Elevated systolic BP and diabetes mellitus most important vascular risk factors for increased 10-year incident dementia risk at age 55
Highest prevalence seen for high blood pressure and not meeting aerobic physical activity guidelines, followed by obesity