Adapted from the Alzheimer’s Disease Cooperative Study blog by Neelum Aggarwal, MD Multiple studies have attempted to discuss the associations between body mass index (BMI), waist circumference and dementia in middle and older age. Some studies suggest that obesity and BMI in midlife may be associated with increased risk of dementia, while other studies suggest […]
cognitive function, Neurology, ObesityZeki Al Hazzouri A, Stone KL, Haan MN, Yaffe K. [email protected]. Abstract BACKGROUND:The association between obesity and dementia has been inconsistent, possibly due to changes in body composition often seen in old age. Leptin may be associated with better cognitive function. However, neuroprotection may be inhibited among obese subjects possibly due to leptin resistance. We […]
cognitive function, Neurology, Obesity
A recent report from the Women’s Health Initiative MRI Study finds the relationship between depressive symptoms and regional brain volumes with increased subclinical cerebrovascular disease in women past the menopausal transition. A total of 18% the women met the criteria signifying elevated depression and of those depressed, the women had lower cognitive function and […]
cognitive function, CVD, Depression, Neurology
By Neelum T. Aggarwal, MD (Chicago, IL) The association between behavior and/or personality traits in developing dementia is a hot topic, asked about frequently in neurologists offices. Depression, in particular, arouses a lot of concern, given the apparent link between depression and poor physical, social and cognitive functioning. The latest study, from the Women’s Health […]
cognitive function, Depression, WHIMS