Article
Psychiatry
Myungjin Jung, Seomgyun Lee, Minsoo Kang, Hannah K. Allen
Summary: This study assessed the trends in depression symptoms and executive function among older adults, and examined their association across age. It also compared older adults who met physical activity guidelines with those who did not. The results showed that depression symptoms were most severe at age 62, while executive function was highest at age 60 and declined steadily. Older adults who met physical activity guidelines had better executive function and less severe depression symptoms. The study concluded that age differences should be considered in health programs and treatments for mental health and cognition in older adulthood, and encouraging physical activity may help protect older adults from depression-related cognitive decline.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhang Xiao Chang, Gao Xiang, Lyu Yue Bin, Zhou Jin Hui, Wei Yuan, Yin Zhao Xue, Ma Ji Xiang, Mao Chen, Shi Xiao Ming
Summary: Evidence on the association between alcohol consumption and cognitive impairment is inconclusive, with this study finding that longer alcohol cessation duration is linked to a lower risk of cognitive impairment as assessed by MMSE. For older adults, it is never too late to stop drinking to prevent cognitive decline.
BIOMEDICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
(2021)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Shobhit Srivastava, K. M. Sulaiman, Drishti Drishti, T. Muhammad
Summary: The study investigates factors associated with psychiatric disorders and treatment seeking among older adults in India, highlighting the importance of early detection and prevention, especially for those at higher risk such as male gender, low life satisfaction, poor self-rated health, and difficulties in activities of daily living.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Chu-Sheng Lin, Wei-Ju Lee, Shih-Yi Lin, Hui-Ping Lin, Ran-Chou Chen, Chi-Hung Lin, Liang-Kung Chen
Summary: This study aimed to explore the subtypes of metabolic syndrome and their associations with new onset of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE). The findings suggest that the risks vary among different subtypes of metabolic syndrome.
FRONTIERS IN MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Rohani Omar, Louise Kuo, Sergi G. Costafreda, Amanda Hall, Marina Forbes, John T. O'Brien, Anne G. M. Schilder
Summary: This study investigated the current practice and views of UK professionals regarding hearing assessment and care in memory clinics, and cognitive assessment and care in hearing aid clinics. The results showed that although professionals recognized the importance of addressing hearing and cognitive difficulties, current practice was inconsistent. Main barriers included lack of training, time, and resources.
Article
Sport Sciences
Jingkai Wei, Ruixue Hou, Liyang Xie, Eeshwar K. Chandrasekar, Haidong Lu, Tiansheng Wang, Changwei Li, Hanzhang Xu
Summary: This study aimed to estimate the association of sleep, sedentary activity, and physical activity with cognitive function among older adults. The results suggest that replacing sedentary activities with moderate-to-vigorous physical activity is associated with better cognitive function, and in older adults sleeping no longer than 7 hours per night, replacing excessive sleep with sedentary or physical activities may also benefit cognition. Future research is needed to examine the long-term cognitive outcomes of replacing different activity statuses.
JOURNAL OF SCIENCE AND MEDICINE IN SPORT
(2021)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Froukje Baltjes, Joan M. Cook, Maaike van Kordenoordt, Sjacko Sobczak
Summary: This systematic literature review examines the psychiatric comorbidities in older adults with PTSD. The study found that major depressive disorder and alcohol use disorder are the most frequently diagnosed comorbidities in this population.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Review
Health Care Sciences & Services
Jessica U. Ramlakhan, Ming Ma, Reza Zomorrodi, Daniel M. Blumberger, Yoshihiro Noda, Mera S. Barr
Summary: Substance use disorders are a major public health problem, with over 200 million people reporting drug use in 2016. EEG can provide insights into the impact of SUDs on cognition, with different substances affecting gamma activity modulation in different ways. Alcohol has the most complex relationship with gamma activity compared to other substances.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2021)
Review
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Junxin Li, Miranda McPhillips, Zhongyue Deng, Fangfang Fan, Adam Spira
Summary: This systematic review explores the association between daytime napping and cognitive function in older adults. Observational studies suggest a U-shaped relationship between napping duration and cognitive function, with moderate napping benefiting cognitive health compared to no napping or long napping. Intervention studies indicate that a single session of afternoon napping may improve psychomotor function and working memory, but more research is needed on the effects of multiple napping sessions.
JOURNALS OF GERONTOLOGY SERIES A-BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES AND MEDICAL SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Psychiatry
Amanda Lim, Vaso Totsika, Afia Ali
Summary: This study compares the prevalence rates of psychiatric disorders and trends in treatment and services in people with borderline intellectual functioning (BIF) compared to the general population. It found that people with BIF have higher odds of developing mental disorders, receive more pharmacological treatments, but lack access to formal psychiatric care.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Lixing Zhou, Hui Shi, Rui Cheng, Meiling Ge, Fengjuan Hu, Lisha Hou, Xin Xia, Xiaolei Liu, Yixin Liu, Yunli Zhao, Linghui Deng, Wanyu Zhao, Zhiliang Zuo, Xuelian Sun, Jirong Yue, Birong Dong
Summary: This study identified a potential association between pTau and frailty in older adults. Further research should monitor the longitudinal trajectory of pTau changes in frail individuals and investigate the molecular mechanisms involved.
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Gabriela Cabett Cipolli, Daniela de Assumpcao, Ivan Aprahamian, Deusivania Vieira da Silva Falcao, Meire Cachioni, Samila Sathler Tavares Batistoni, Ruth Caldeira de Melo, Ligiana Pires Corona, Anita Liberalesso Neri, Qian-Li Xue, Flavia Silva Arbex Borim, Monica Sanches Yassuda
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the longitudinal association between cognitive impairment and sarcopenia among Brazilian older adults. The results showed that cognitive impairment, age, weight, and baseline health status predicted the development of sarcopenia after 9 years.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Leticia Cristina Radin Pereira, Oliver Michael Shannon, Mohsen Mazidi, Abrar Mohammed Babateen, Ammar Waham Ashor, Blossom Christa Maree Stephan, Mario Siervo
Summary: Urinary nitrate concentrations were not significantly associated with cognitive performance, and the associations were also not significant in subjects at higher cardiovascular risk and with suboptimal vitamin D status. Longitudinal analyses are needed to further explore the relationship between urinary nitrate concentrations, dietary nitrate intake, and cognitive function.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCES AND NUTRITION
(2021)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Jingkai Wei, Liang Wang, Ambar Kulshreshtha, Hanzhang Xu
Summary: This study found an association between adherence to the Life's Simple 7 metrics and cognitive function among older adults in a nationally representative sample.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Jack F. G. Underwood, Marcos DelPozo-Banos, Aura Frizzati, Dheeraj Rai, Ann John, Jeremy Hall
Summary: Co-occurring psychiatric and neurological conditions are common in autistic individuals, with conditions such as attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, psychosis, schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, and epilepsy being more prevalent in this population.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Letter
Psychology, Clinical
Sally McManus, David Gunnell, Claudia Cooper, Paul E. Bebbington, Louise M. Howard, Traolach Brugha, Rachel Jenkins, Angela Hassiotis, Scott Weich, Louis Appleby
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Giusi Moffa, Jack Kuipers, Giuseppe Carra, Cristina Crocamo, Elizabeth Kuipers, Matthias Angermeyer, Traolach Brugha, Mondher Toumi, Paul Bebbington
Summary: Recent studies have found that affective symptoms may play a significant role in the onset of schizophrenic disorder, and persistent psychotic symptoms may be driven by the existence of affective disturbance. These findings have important implications for long-term treatment and interventions in psychiatry.
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Letter
Psychology, Clinical
John Bankart, Traolach Brugha
PSYCHOLOGICAL MEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Naaheed Mukadam, Louise Marston, Gemma Lewis, Rohini Mathur, Greta Rait, Gill Livingston
Summary: This study investigated the incidence of diagnosed dementia and its association with age at diagnosis and survival afterward among the three largest ethnic groups in the UK. The findings showed that Black people had a higher incidence of dementia, while South Asian and Black people were diagnosed and died at a younger age compared to White individuals. Therefore, targeted prevention and care strategies should be prioritized and tailored to these ethnic groups.
ALZHEIMERS & DEMENTIA
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Claudia K. Suemoto, Naaheed Mukadam, Sonia M. D. Brucki, Paulo Caramelli, Ricardo Nitrini, Jerson Laks, Gill Livingston, Cleusa P. Ferri
Summary: This study estimated the impact of risk factors on dementia in different populations in Brazil and found that education, hypertension, and hearing loss should be the priority targets.
ALZHEIMERS & DEMENTIA
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Kirsten J. Moore, Sophie Crawley, Emily Fisher, Claudia Cooper, Victoria Vickerstaff, Elizabeth L. Sampson
Summary: This study aimed to identify strategies to help carers manage pre-death grief. The results showed that emotion and problem-focused coping styles were associated with lower grief intensity, while dysfunctional coping was associated with higher grief intensity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF GERIATRIC PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Celine El Baou, Roopal Desai, Claudia Cooper, Natalie L. Marchant, Steve Pilling, Marcus Richards, Rob Saunders, Joshua E. J. Buckman, Elisa Aguirre, Amber John, Joshua Stott
Summary: This study aims to examine the association between psychotherapy outcomes for depression and incident cardiovascular disease (CVD). Through the analysis of national healthcare data in England, the study found that reliable improvement from depression symptoms through psychotherapy was associated with a lower risk of new onset of CVD.
EUROPEAN HEART JOURNAL
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Tiffeny James, Naaheed Mukadam, Andrew Sommerlad, Samara Barrera-Caballero, Gill Livingston
Summary: The study aimed to investigate the care and support received and desired by South Asian and White British individuals affected by dementia in the UK, as well as the equity of access to such services. The findings revealed that South Asian individuals expressed a greater need for care from someone who spoke their language, while language differences could also be a challenge for White British individuals. Personal resources, including financial means and English language proficiency, influenced individuals' choices and access to care. Consequently, individuals from South Asian backgrounds may face a double disadvantage of limited options for suitable care and fewer resources to seek alternative care.
INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOGERIATRICS
(2023)
Article
Gerontology
Jessica Rees, Alexandra Burton, Kate Walters, Claudia Cooper
Summary: This study aimed to explore how care for long-term conditions is provided and supported for people with dementia in the community. Through interviews and analysis of medical records and event-based diaries, six main themes were identified, including balancing support and independence, implementing and adapting advice for dementia contexts, prioritising physical, cognitive and mental health needs, competing and entwined needs and priorities, curating supportive professional networks, and family carer support and coping. The findings highlight the importance of adapting support to the changing needs in dementia care and considering the intersection of health needs, priorities, and family carers' resources.
DEMENTIA-INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SOCIAL RESEARCH AND PRACTICE
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Elizabeth ONions, Irene Petersen, Joshua E. J. Buckman, Rebecca Charlton, Claudia Cooper, Anne Corbett, Francesca Happe, Jill Manthorpe, Marcus Richards, Rob Saunders, Cathy Zanker, Will Mandy, Joshua Stott
Summary: This study estimated the numbers of diagnosed and undiagnosed autistic individuals in England and examined the differences in diagnostic rates based on socio-demographic factors. The results showed a higher prevalence of diagnosed autism in children/young people compared to adults/older adults. Age-related inequalities were also evident in new diagnoses, indicating the urgent need to improve access to adult autism diagnostic services.
LANCET REGIONAL HEALTH-EUROPE
(2023)
Article
Psychiatry
Giuseppe Carra, Francesco Bartoli, Aurelia Canestro, Chiara A. Capogrosso, Paul E. Bebbington, Cristina Crocamo
Summary: Religiosity may reduce the risk of cannabis use, particularly through intrinsic and extrinsic-personal religious components. However, the extrinsic-social component does not have an effect on refraining from cannabis use. Supporting secular volunteering activities may be a cost-effective mechanism for reducing cannabis use. Religious practices should be considered and supported as relevant protective factors in terms of public health.
JOURNAL OF PSYCHIATRIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Editorial Material
Medicine, General & Internal
Gill Livingston, Sergi G. Costafreda
Review
Neurosciences
Ruan-Ching Yu, Jen-Chieh Lai, Esther K. Hui, Naaheed Mukadam, Narinder Kapur, Joshua Stott, Gill Livingston
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of brief cognitive tests adapted for Chinese-speaking populations with suspected dementia. The results showed that ACE-R and ACE-III are the best brief cognitive assessments for dementia and mild cognitive impairment in Chinese-speaking populations.
JOURNAL OF ALZHEIMERS DISEASE REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Cell Biology
Andrew Sommerlad, Mika Kivimaki, Eric B. Larson, Susanne Roehr, Kokoro Shirai, Archana Singh-Manoux, Gill Livingston
Summary: The increasing number of people with dementia globally highlights the urgent need to reduce its scale and impact. Lifetime social participation may play a crucial role in reducing dementia risk and could have implications for individual behavior and public health policy. However, more research is needed to fully understand the causal relationship.