MedPage Today (12/15, George) reports a study found that “six midlife symptoms of depression were tied to an increased risk of dementia.” Results show that “depressive symptoms that emerged as midlife indicators of increased dementia risk” include: losing confidence in oneself; not able to face up to problems; not feeling warmth and affection for others; feeling nervous and strung-up all the time; not satisfied with the way tasks are carried out; and difficulty concentrating. Researchers noted “these associations were independent of established dementia risk factors like APOE4 status, cardiometabolic conditions, and lifestyle factors.” The study was published in The Lancet Psychiatry.
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