Associations of self-reported obstructive sleep apnea with cognition and dementia risk in cognitively unimpaired middle-aged adults
Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a potential risk factor for cognitive impairment and dementia; however, its contribution in midlife and interactions with APOE ε4 remain unclear. Methods: Participants were 2795 cognitively unimpaired, middle-aged adults enrolled […]
Intimate partner violence and cognitive functioning – toward quantifying dementia risk
Introduction: Intimate partner violence (IPV) victimization is highly common among women and associated with adverse health consequences that may be linked to dementia risk. Methods: Nurses’ Health Study II participants (N = 14,771) reported adult (age […]
Cogstate Brief Battery performance in assessing cognitive impairment in Taiwan: A prospective, multi-center study
Background: Early detection and accessible monitoring of dementia are crucial for timely intervention. However, traditional neuropsychological assessments are resource-intensive, and with the growing aging population, scheduling delays increased. The Cogstate Brief Battery (CBB) offers a promising, […]
Relationship Between Endothelial Function, Vital Parameters, and Cognitive Performance in Community Dwellers with Subjective Cognitive Decline: An Observational Study with Six Months Follow Up
Background: With advancing age, cognitive decline is frequently associated with endothelial dysfunction, but data on vascular performance prior to the onset of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is scarce. Objective: To investigate the relationship between endothelial function, […]
Lifetime history of gestational diabetes and cognitive function in parous women in midlife
Aims/hypothesis: We aimed to determine whether a history of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is associated with cognitive function in midlife. Methods: We conducted a secondary data analysis of the prospective Nurses’ Health Study II. From 1989 […]
