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Carbs and Sugar Might = Cognitive Impairment

People over age 70 who eat high levels of carbohydrates are at higher risk of developing mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Consuming large amounts of sugar also seem to increase the risk of MCI. This is according to a Mayo Clinic study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease.  Read entire news release Sound bites with study author Rosebud [...]

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Slow Gait and Short Stride Associated With Cognitive Decline

Having a slow gait and a short stride is associated with an increased risk of cognitive decline, according to Mayo Clinic research presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference. Study author and Mayo Clinic neurologist Rodolfo Savica, M.D., says, "These results support a possible role of gait changes as an early predictor of cognitive impairment."  [...]

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Exercise and Computer Use Can Decrease Chances Of Memory Loss

Your computer has a lot of 'memory' and using the computer, plus exercising, could help you keep your memory. In the May issue of Mayo Clinic Proceedings researchers say that combining mentally stimulating activities, like computer use, with moderate exercise can actually decrease your odds of having memory loss. The study examined exercise, computer use and the relationship to [...]

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Medical Costs Increase For Dementia Patients

JOURNALISTS: Mayo Clinic is presenting several abstracts at the American Academy of Neurology 2012 Annual Meeting in New Orleans.  Mayo experts are available for comment.  Contact: Brian Kilen 507-284-5005 (days) 507-284-2511 (evenings) newsbureau@mayo.edu. Medical costs rise significantly as patients move from normal cognition through mild cognitive impairment to full-blown dementia: Researchers studied 3,591 patients [...]

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