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Staying heart-healthy in your 20s may help cognitive ability later on (Healthline, March 2021)
Study finds people with dementia are twice as likely to get Covid) (New York Times, February 2021)
Apathy could lead to a greater risk of dementia, study finds (CNN, October 2020)
Work by Drs. Rouch and Yaffe on hypotension and risk of dementia highlighted by Neurology (Neurology, August 2020)
Time highlights Dr. Yaffe's critical work on sleep and risk of Alzheimer's Disease (Time, August 2020)
The Yaffe lab contributes to our understanding of early adult risk factors for dementia and cognitive decline (AAIC, July 2020)
Neurology features Dr. Yaffe's work on mid-life cardiovascular risk factors and accelerated cognitive decline (Neurology, July 2020)
Dr. Yaffe joins UsAgainstAlzheimer’s and over 80 other partners & experts calling for national dementia prevention goals (July 2020)
Seizures of unknown etiology are associated with increased risk of dementia (JAMA Network, March 2020)
The Global Council on Brain Health: The Brain-Heart Connection: GCBH Recommendations to Manage Cardiovascular Risks to Brain Health (AARP, February 2020)
Veterans are at greater risk for dementia and Alzheimer’s (MSNBC, September 2019)
Dr. Yaffe appointed to the California Alzheimer’s Prevention and Preparedness Task Force (The Sacramento Bee, August 2019)
Cigarette smoking and substance use disorder are associated with cognitive aging (AARP, July 2019)
Multisensory impairment is associated with increased risk of dementia (AAIC, July 2019)
Sleep medications may increase risk of dementia (AAIC, July 2019)
Supplements wont prevent dementia. But these steps might. (The New York Times, March 2019)
Dr. Yaffe interviewed about a new study that offers a hint of hope for staving off dementia in some people (The New York Times, January 2019)
Dr. Yaffe named among the most highly cited researchers in the world (Research Update, December 2018)
Certain female Vets may face higher dementia risk (HealthDay Reporter, December 2018)
Even milder concussions double dementia risk (San Francisco Chronicle, May 2018)
Concussion raises Parkinson's disease risk in large U.S. study (Health News, April 2018)
Dr. Claire McEvoy receives award for Best Poster by a Post-Doc in the Public Health and Psychosocial Theme (AAIC Awards, 2017)
Sleep apnea, cognition and risk of dementia with Dr. Yue Leng (AAIC, 2017)
Mediterranean style diet may prevent dementia (CNN Health, July 2017)
Study suggests "emotional health" implicated in dementia (University of California News, March 2016)
TV may be bad for your brain (The New York Times, December 2015)
New research says Alzheimer's deteriorates twice as fast in women (New York Times Live, July 2015)
Women's brains appear more vulnerable to Alzheimer's than men's (NPR, July 2015)
Better sleep may be important for Alzheimer's risk (AP The Big Story, July 2015)
Expert advice: Do 3 things to protect your aging brain (USA Today, April 2015)
Everything ages, even your brain. Don't worry so much. It's probably not Alzheimer's. (Washington Post, April 2015)
To protect your aging brain, start with exercise (Health Day, April 2015)
What works, and what doesn't, for brain health (AARP, April 2015)
This is your brain on fish (The Atlantic, August 2014)
Disturbed sleep linked to increased dementia risk (Medscape Medical News, July 2014)
Dementia risk spikes in older veterans with sleep disorders, PTSD (Clinical Psychiatry News, July 2014)
Sleep disorders may raise risk of Alzheimer’s, new research shows (The Washington Post, July 2014)
Kristine Yaffe named on of the World's Most Influential Scientific Minds 2014 by Thomson Reuters (Thomson Reuters, June 2014)
Young adults who stay fit and healthy may avoid cognitive issues in middle age (The Washington Post, April 2014)
Dementia cases are on the decline (US News & World Report, November 2013)
Possible link between traumatic brain injury and dementia (ABC Online, September 2013)
Anemia linked to increased risk of dementia (CNN Health, July 2013)
Economic status may drive dementia disparities (MedScape News, July 2013)
Sleepless nights may put the aging brain at risk of dementia (NPR, August 2012)
Elderly sleep pattern changes may help to detect dementia (Bloomberg, July 2012)
Diabetes linked to memory problems in older adults (The New York Times, June 2012)
Interview with Dr. Yaffe on diabetes, glucose control, and cognitive decline (Archives of Neurology, June 2012)
Grasping for any way to prevent Alzheimer’s (The New York Times, July 2011)
50% of Alzheimer's cases preventable with lifestyle changes (Medical News Today, July 2011)
Injuries of Veterans, football players are linked to dementia later in life (The Wall Street Journal, July 2011)
Two tests could aid in risk assessment and early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s (The New York Times, January 2011)
Study: A blood test may predict Alzheimer’s (Time Magazine, January 2011)
PTSD may boost dementia risk in older vets (Reuters, June 2010)

UCSF News Center

Happiness in early adulthood may protect against dementia (September 2021)
To keep a sharp mind, start thinking of heart health in your 20s (March 2021)
Older adults who can really smell the roses may face lower likelihood of dementia (July 2020)
Disrupted circadian rhythms linked to later Parkinson's diagnosis (June 2020)
Lifestyle choices could slow familial frontotemporal dementia (January 2020)
2019's highlights from across UCSF (December 2019)
Dr. Yaffe elected to the National Academy of Medicine (October 2019)
Excessive napping linked to cognitive decline (June 2019)
With dangers of everyday concussions revealed, scientists race to find solutions (October 2018)
Dementia risk doubles following concussion, UCSF study shows (May 2018)
Football scuffles, auto injuries may raise risk for Parkinson's (April 2018)
Traumatic brain injury: A devastating fall, a climb back to health (December 2017)
Dr. Yaffe awarded Potamkin Prize for Dementia Research (March 2017)
Poor odor identification may be early warning for dementia (February 2017)
Poverty may be risk factor for reduced cognitive function in midlife (September 2016)
New study may point to connection between forgetfulness and dementia (October 2015)
The art of maintaining cognitive health as our brains age (April 2015)
Yaffe to receive ACP Award for Research in Geriatric Psychiatry (February 2015)
Eight win prestigious academic senate awards (May 2014)
Early cardiac risks linked to worse cognitive function in middle age (March 2014)
Anemia linked to increased risk of dementia (July 2013)
Alzheimer's and low blood sugar in diabetes may trigger a vicious cycle (June 2013)
Preventing or better managing diabetes may prevent cognitive decline, according to UCSF study (June 2012)
Blood vessel disease of retina may be marker of cognitive decline (March 2012)
Sleep apnea linked to increased risk of dementia in elderly women (August 2011)
Over half of Alzheimer's cases may be preventable, say researchers (July 2011)
Traumatic brain injury more than doubles dementia risk (July 2011)
More than 40 percent of "oldest old" women show cognitive problems (May 2011)
Estrogen therapy's link with dementia risk depends on age when taken, study finds (February 2011)
Blood test predicts cognitive decline and "cognitive reserve" protects against that decline (January 2011)
PTSD linked with almost double dementia risk (July 2009)
Maintaining or increasing physical activity slows cognitive decline in elders (July 2009)
Metabolic syndrome linked to women's cognitive impairment risk (March 2009)
Whole brain at the heart of VAMC research and care (January 2008)
Sleep apnea linked to cognitive impairment in older women (January 2008)
Poor sleep associated with cognitive decline in elderly women (July 2007)
Chronically high blood sugar linked to risk of cognitive impairment (August 2006)
Depressed older adults more likely to become cognitively impaired (March 2006)
Less cognitive impairment seen in women taking drug for osteoporosis (April 2005)
Study reveals link between cardiovascular risk factors and cognitive decline (November 2004)
Risk factors for heart disease at mid life linked to dementia in late life (April 2004)
Women's risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline linked to gene sequence (November 2001)
Women's natural estrogen levels help protect against cognitive decline (April 2000)