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science20 days ago•6 min saved

When Language Meets Hormones: Bilingual Men Show Unexpected Dementia Protection

Canadian researchers analyzed data from 335 older adults with mild cognitive impairment and 170 with Alzheimer's from the COMPASS-ND cohort, finding that bilingualism interacts with verbal memory and sex hormones to influence brain resilience and dementia pathology; notably, bilingual men showed greater protection—potentially due to estradiol produced via aromatization alongside language experience—with higher resilience linked to better cognitive scores and lower neurodegeneration markers.

via ScienceAlert|

#bilingualism #brain-resilience #dementia

science21 days ago•11 min saved

Hormones and bilingualism may bolster brain resilience against dementia

Canadian COMPASS-ND data show that bilingualism, verbal memory and sex hormones interact to shape brain resilience and dementia risk: higher resilience links to lower dementia pathology and better cognition, with bilingual men showing notably greater protection; aromatization of testosterone to estradiol may boost verbal memory. The study calls for broader diagnostics beyond verbal memory and more research on how hormones influence aging brains.

via The Conversation|

#aging #bilingualism #dementia

mental-health2 years ago•4 min saved

"Cognitive Impairments Found in Bipolar Disorder Patients Across Multiple Domains"

A study in Canada found that individuals with bipolar disorder experience impairments in attention, processing speed, executive function, and verbal memory. The impairments in attention, processing speed, and executive function develop gradually over time, suggesting accelerated aging effects. However, verbal memory impairments develop quickly with the onset of bipolar disorder. The study highlights the importance of understanding cognitive functioning in individuals with bipolar disorder and provides insights into the different patterns of cognitive impairments associated with the condition.

via PsyPost|

#aging #attention #bipolar-disorder

health3 years ago•6 min saved

Verbal Memory Impairment Tied to Higher Hospitalization Rates in Depression and Bipolar Patients.

Poor verbal memory may increase the risk of psychiatric hospitalization for patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder or depression. The severity of the illness was previously thought to have an impact on poor memory, but the study shows that poor memory may also have an impact on the risk of being hospitalized. Findings reveal there is an approximately 84% increased risk of being admitted to a psychiatric ward if a patient has previously had clinically significant impairments in verbal memory. The researchers recommend that more attention should be paid to impaired memory in psychiatric treatment and that new treatment approaches are needed to help address the persistent memory and cognitive problems faced by around half of the patients with recurrent depression or bipolar disorder.

via Neuroscience News|

#bipolar-disorder #cognitive-impairment #depression