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PROTECT Study @ProtectStudy

Online research study investigating effects of ageing on the #brain and how to prevent #dementia - hosted at University of Exeter and King’s College London

Joined July 2019
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Dementia Researcher
@demrescommunity
5 Mar 2025
More menopausal symptoms are linked to weaker brain function in later life, suggesting a potential early warning for dementia, finds Dr Zahinoor Ismail’s study. #Menopause #BrainHealth #Dementia @UCalgary @ProtectStudy dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.u…

More menopausal symptoms linked to poorer brain function in later life

Experiencing more menopause symptoms is linked to poorer brain function & dementia risk later in life, finds Dr Zahinoor Ismail’s new study.

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PREDICTOM - IHI project@predictom
3 Dec 2024
Wrapping up the 1st year of @predictom's activities, we introduce our leaders with their work, ambitions & vision. Interview with @AarslandDag , Professor of Old Age Psychiatry @KingsIoPPN and research lead at Stavanger University Hospital. predictom.eu/news/transformi…
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Exeter Med School@ExeterMed
4 Sep 2024
Sports-related concussions may not be associated with long-term cognitive risks for non-professional athletes, according to new research from @UniofExeter. It's the largest study to date with 15,000 participants from the @ProtectStudy. Full story: news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of…
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Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, KCL@KCL_OAP
5 Aug 2024
The #PREDICTOM website is live! predictom.eu/ PREDICTOM is an international research initiative to aid the early and accurate diagnosis of #AlzheimersDisease using digital, fluid and neuroimaging biomarkers. Click on the link to learn more

Home

Together, we will revolutionise the prevention, detection, 
and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing, KCL@KCL_OAP
12 Jun 2024
The Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing field team! If you are interested in taking part in research related to Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's disease, Lewy Body Disease or Mild Cognitive Impairment, do get in touch! These are the friendly faces who you'll be working with
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Uni of Exeter Alumni@Exalumni
16 May 2024
Did you know our @ProtectStudy has found a number of things that reduce #dementia risk in later life? Including playing an instrument, eating a Mediterranean diet, and completing brain training games. Over 40s can take part without leaving their home: bit.ly/3UWor47
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Are you experiencing brain fog or memory problems after having #COVID19 The new BEACON trial is testing a brain training app to improve brain health. Recruiting now at beaconstudy.org.uk @ExeterBRC
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BBC South West
@BBCSpotlight
10 Apr 2024
Long Covid: Study using computer games to help memory bbc.in/4cU9I0r

Long Covid: Study using computer games to help memory

The University of Exeter study utilises earlier research into the mental decline of older people.

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Our new study BEACON on @BBCSpotlight bbc.in/4cU9I0r BEACON looks at whether online brain training games are effective at reducing the impact of long #Covid on brain function. Sign up to the study: beaconstudy.org.uk

Long Covid: Study using computer games to help memory

The University of Exeter study utilises earlier research into the mental decline of older people.

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NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Exeter@ExeterBRC
9 Apr 2024
A new study, BEACON, is being launched to look at whether online brain training games are effective at reducing the impact of long #Covid on brain function. >Read the story: exeterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/news/be… >Sign up to the study: beaconstudy.org.uk/
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Read about our research in the @guardian. Our findings showed that playing a musical instrument or singing is linked to better memory in older age theguardian.com/society/2024…

Playing a musical instrument or singing is linked to better memory in older age

Piano especially associated with improved mental processes in those over 40, Exeter University research finds

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You can read the full article published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry doi.org/10.1002/gps.6061

The relationship between playing musical instruments and cognitive trajectories: Analysis from a UK...

Playing a musical instrument was associated with significantly better working memory and executive function. Singing and overall musical ability was associated with more favourable cognition. En...

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New study by experts at @UniofExeter shows that engaging in #music throughout your life is associated with better brain health in older age. @NIHRresearch Full story: news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of…
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Read about our research in the @guardian . Our findings showed that brain health in the over 50s deteriorated more rapidly during the pandemic, even if they didn’t have #covid. theguardian.com/society/2023…

Covid pandemic ‘had lasting impact’ on brain health of people aged 50 or over

UK study finds cognitive function and working memory in older adults declined even if they were not infected with virus

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University of Exeter News@UniofExeterNews
2 Nov 2023
Our @exetermed research on the front page of today’s @guardian, on how the pandemic impacted brain health in the over 50s @ProtectStudy @DrAnneCorbett @UniofExeter news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of…

Brain health in over 50s deteriorated more rapidly during the pandemic 

Brain health in over 50s deteriorated more rapidly during the pandemic, even if they didn’t have COVID-19, according to major new research linking the pandemic to sustained cognitive decline. ...

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Neil Henderson@hendopolis
1 Nov 2023
THE GUARDIAN: Pandemic hit brain health of over 50’s, study finds #TomorrowsPapersToday
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University of Exeter@UniofExeter
3 Apr 2023
Prevention is the best means of tackling #dementia. Our research has concluded that a healthy lifestyle can help reduce dementia risk by 40%. Learn more at bit.ly/3ZwFycB #ExeterDementia @ExeterMed
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Research by @AarslandDag & @MiguelGBorda2 highlights the importance of understanding malnutrition in people with #dementia to predict functional decline. Research led by @KingsIoPPN & @UniStavanger Read more ▶️maudsleybrc.nihr.ac.uk/posts…
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Dr Serena Sabatini@SerenaSabatini
27 Jan 2021
The preprint of our article on attitudes toward own aging and cognition among individuals living with and without dementia is available on researchsquare.com/article/r… @ProtectStudy @IDEALStudyTweet @ExeterMed @ExeterDementia @exeterpsych @tryfan918 @prof_lindaclare @Clive_Ballard

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We used data collected as part of PROTECT to examine how #lockdown has affected people. We found that loneliness in adults aged 50 and over during the #COVID19 lockdown was linked to worsening depressive and other mental health symptoms. Read More- medicine.exeter.ac.uk/news/a…
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BRACE Dementia Research@AlzheimersBRACE
3 Dec 2020
Find out who is the smartest of them all, tomorrow, at 'A Christmas Cracker.' @dimbleby_jd will be pitting @BristolUni scientists against @UniofExeter scientists in this fun quiz. Tickets are FREE, donations to #dementia #research welcome. Book now👉buff.ly/2HMVIvv
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