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“Evidence suggests that insufficient sleep increases a person's risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and dementia. The investigators analyzed data collected in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, an ongoing study of the health and nutritional status of people living in the United States.”

“Some evidence suggests that the ketogenic diet is beneficial in preventing or treating neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's and dementia. A recent study in older mice found that a ketogenic diet improves memory functions and increases lifespan.”

“00:14:10 - How telomere diseases may impact offspring even without direct transmission of an affected gene allele, because of the unique transmissible quality of telomere length where it is heritable from parents via epigenetic means. 00:15:10 - The recent Mendelian randomization studies that have connected both cardiovascular disease and dementia risks to telomere length.”

“Amyloid-beta is a toxic peptide that aggregates and forms plaques in the brain with age. These plaques are widely considered a hallmark of Alzheimer's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that occurs with age and is the most common cause of dementia.”

“Some evidence suggests that exposure to particulate air pollutants accelerates aging. The observational study involved more than 1,300 women between the ages of 65 and 80 years who were dementia-free at the time of enrollment.”

“Mild cognitive impairment is an intermediate stage between the normal cognitive deficits commonly associated with aging and dementia. Many adults with mild cognitive impairment progress to having Alzheimer’s disease; however, interventions that increase dietary antioxidant content may improve cognitive function and prevent further decline.”

“Taking vitamin D may prevent Alzheimer's disease, a new study shows. People who took vitamin D were 40 percent less likely to develop Alzheimer's disease than those who did not. The study involved more than 12,000 adults who were dementia-free at the time of enrollment.”

“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.”

“The posterior cingulate cortex is highly sensitive to age-related cognitive decline, Alzheimer's disease, and dementia. The authors of the study suggested that once this area of the brain is affected by cognitive impairment, exercise can't forestall further impairments.”

“Amyloid-beta is a toxic protein that aggregates (clumps together) and forms plaques in the brain with age. Amyloid-beta aggregation is associated with Alzheimer's disease, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that causes dementia.”