Current low to moderate alcohol consumption among middle-aged or older adults may be associated with better total cognitive function.

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Maurice Preter MD

Current low to moderate alcohol consumption among middle-aged or older adults may be associated with better total cognitive function. Continue reading →

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Sleep and insomnia links

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Maurice Preter MD

https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/-/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Sleep/Sleep—Information-Sheets/Sleep-Information-Sheet—01—Facts-About-Sleep.pdf https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/-/media/CCI/Mental-Health-Professionals/Sleep/Sleep—Information-Sheets/Sleep-Information-Sheet—04—Sleep-Hygiene.pdf Courtesy of the government of Western Australia Centre for Clinical Interventions

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Belly fat in older women is linked to a 39% higher risk of dementia within 15 years, study says

Posted on June 28, 2020 by Maurice Preter MD

Probably not just in older women? https://www.cnn.com/2020/06/23/health/belly-fat-dementia-link-wellness/index.html (CNN)For older adults, your current belly size could be a key indicator in whether you develop dementia within the next decade or two. For women that risk is particularly high. For women in … Continue reading →

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During Deep Sleep, the Brain Does Housekeeping

Posted on November 10, 2019 by Maurice Preter MD

(Reuters Health) – During deep sleep, the brain may be tidying up the detritus that accumulates during a hard day of thinking, a recent study suggests. Continue reading →

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Alzheimer Disease: An Update on Pathobiology and Treatment Strategies

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Maurice Preter MD

Review  Volume 179, Issue 2, pp. 312-339, October 3, 2019 Justin M. Long David M. Holtzman References Article Info Published: September 26, 2019DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2019.09.001 Alzheimer disease (AD) is a heterogeneous disease with a complex pathobiology. The presence of extracellular β-amyloid deposition … Continue reading →

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