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“Verbal fluency relies on several cognitive skills, including recalling word meanings, finding the right words quickly, processing information efficiently, controlling impulses, holding and using information in the moment, switching between tasks or ideas, and adapting to new situations.”

“The exposome explained 17 percentage points more of the variation in mortality than genetic risk, which accounted for less than two percentage points. It was more strongly connected to lung, heart, and liver diseases, while genetic factors were more closely associated with certain cancers and dementias.”

“Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive memory loss, spatial disorientation, cognitive dysfunction, and behavioral changes. It is the most common form of dementia, affecting nearly 50 million people worldwide.”

“Changes in brain function and connectivity often occur many years before the clinical manifestation of cognitive impairment and dementia. A new study shows that lifestyle modifications, including exercise, vitamin D intake, and cognitive training, improve functional brain connectivity in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.”

“These findings suggest that smoking markedly increases cognitive decline, increasing the risk for Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Quitting smoking can be challenging, but mindfulness techniques can help.”

“Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive memory loss, spatial disorientation, cognitive dysfunction, and behavioral changes. It is the most common form of dementia, affecting nearly 50 million people worldwide.”

“Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, affecting more than 55 million people worldwide. People with Alzheimer's disease often experience altered circadian rhythms, manifesting as altered sleep/wake cycles and difficulty in falling and staying asleep.”

“Hearing loss is a common feature of aging and a known risk factor for poor quality of life, depression, dementia, and early death. Roughly two-thirds of adults over 70 have some degree of hearing loss, but few seek out treatment.”

“Delirium is a sudden and severe state of confusion that can affect attention and cognitive function. It is particularly common in older adults after surgery or hospitalization, increasing their risk of death, institutionalization, and dementia.”

“Some scientists have proposed mild cognitive impairment as a transitional stage before the development of Alzheimer’s disease, one of the most common causes of dementia. Epidemiological evidence suggests that vitamin supplementation may support cognitive function.”