Summary: Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a common form of early-onset dementia, is often misdiagnosed due to its overlapping symptoms with psychiatric and neurological disorders. In a new NIH-funded study, researchers identified key protein changes in spinal fluid that may serve as the first specific biomarkers for FTD in living patients. These proteins point to problems in … Read more
New research suggests that today’s B12 guidelines might be outdated, as even “normal” levels could still harm brain function. Scientists warn that subtle cognitive decline linked to B12 insufficiency might affect more people than expected. Credit: SciTechDaily.com Your brain might not be getting enough B12 — even if your levels are considered “normal.” A new … Read more
Summary: Even when within the normal range, lower levels of vitamin B12 may contribute to cognitive decline, according to a new study. Researchers found that older adults with lower biologically active B12 had slower cognitive processing and more white matter lesions, despite meeting current nutritional requirements. These findings suggest that the definition of B12 deficiency … Read more