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Hyposmia has long been associated with Alzheimer’s and other dementias in the elderly; study adds to evidence for its ties to other late-life ailments.

Researchers identified a correlation between loss of smell and an increased risk of developing late-life depression.

"Smell is an important way to engage with the world around us, and this study shows it may be a warning sign for late-life depression."

(CNN) — As the US Army moves to a new way to measure soldiers’ body fat, officials acknowledged Wednesday that some soldiers who had previously passed under the old regulations

Emerging science shows that sensory dysfunction can increase the risk of dementia, and the new research presented at AAIC 2019 further demonstrates the impact of multiple co-occurring sensory impairments.

Research has shown that poor heart health can increase the risk for dementia, but a new study shows that poor mental health in early adulthood may increase odds by 73%.

While research has shown that poor cardiovascular health can damage blood flow to the brain increasing the risk for dementia, a new study led by UC San Francisco indicates that poor mental health may also take its toll on cognition.

The Corps is testing volunteers at Quantico, Virginia, to get a better sense of the build and body composition of today's Marine.