More than 10 hours of sedentary time over the course of an entire day increased dementia risk in older adults, a concern because Americans spend an average of 9.5 hours a day sitting.
Higher visceral and subcutaneous abdominal fat correlated with lower brain volumes in midlife in a large study, suggesting that reducing abdominal fat may be a strategy for maintaining brain health.
Patients taking an SSRI antidepressant with lecanemab may need additional monitoring due to the potential for increased bleeding risk with concomitant use, researchers say.
Adults with mild cognitive impairment may have trouble making everyday decisions and benefit from additional support and assistance during decision making.