Tag Archives: Mild Cognitive Impairment

Overeating May Double Risk of Memory Loss

February 12th, 2012 - 5:07 pm

Counting calories may do more than just help shrink your waistline. A new study from Mayo Clinic suggests that eating too much may double the risk for memory loss in people age 70 and older. “We observed a dose-response pattern … Continue reading →

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Monounsaturated and Polyunsaturated Fats May Decrease MCI

January 25th, 2011 - 9:00 am

Mayo Clinic researchers found that the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment decreased with an increase in the consumption of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. Monounsaturated fatty acids are commonly found in olive oil and canola oils, and polyunsaturated fatty acids, … Continue reading →

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Mild Cognitive Impairment is More Common in Men

August 31st, 2010 - 3:04 pm

A new Mayo Clinic study found that the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment was 1.5 times higher in men than in women. The research, part of the Mayo Clinic Study of Aging, also showed a prevalence rate of 16 percent. … Continue reading →

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Apathy and Depression Predict Progression from MCI to Dementia, Treatment Could Delay Dementia

July 8th, 2010 - 4:49 pm

A new Mayo Clinic study found that apathy and depression significantly predict an individual’s progression from mild cognitive impairment, a disorder of the brain that affects nerve cells involved in thinking abilities, to dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease and Lewy Body … Continue reading →

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Exercise and Computer Use May Prevent Mild Cognitive Impairment

April 6th, 2010 - 8:11 am

A new Mayo Clinic study found that physical exercise and computer use may help protect against mild cognitive impairment, a disorder of the brain that affects nerve cells involved in thinking abilities. In previous studies, both physical exercise and cognitive … Continue reading →

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Physical Exercise Can Prevent, Improve Cognitive Impairment

January 11th, 2010 - 4:14 pm

A Mayo Clinic study published in the January issue of Archives of Neurology found that moderate physical activity performed in midlife or later appears to be associated with a reduced risk of mild cognitive impairment. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is … Continue reading →

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Mild Cognitive Impairment – Ten Years Later

December 29th, 2009 - 8:33 am

Ten years ago, Mayo Clinic investigators published a seminal paper on mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Since then, thousands of papers have appeared in the medical literature focusing on this early stage of cognitive disorders. According to Mayo Clinic scientists, understanding … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Expert in HBO Online Production

June 1st, 2009 - 1:10 pm

Ronald Petersen, M.D., Ph.D., head of Mayo’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, is featured in an HBO-produced feature on Mild Cognitive Impairment. Dr. Petersen, a national expert in dementias, is focused on finding ways to make the earliest possible diagnoses for … Continue reading →

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Exercise Your Brain To Prevent Memory Loss

February 9th, 2009 - 7:00 am

A new Mayo Clinic study found that engaging in cognitive activities like reading books, playing games or crafting in middle age or later life are associated with a decreased risk of mild cognitive impairment. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a … Continue reading →

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Mayo Clinic Finds Mild Cognitive Impairment is Associated with Diabetes Duration and Severity

August 12th, 2008 - 12:23 pm

A new Mayo Clinic study found that individuals with earlier onset, longer duration and greater severity of diabetes appear to be more likely to have mild cognitive impairment. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a transitional stage between normal aging and … Continue reading →

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