Our study adds strong evidence to the idea that memory complaints are common among older adults and are sometimes indicators of future memory and thinking problems.
Doctors should not minimize these complaints and should take them seriously," says study author Richard Kryscio, from the University of Kentucky in Lexington.
Dementia is the name given to a group of cognitive disorders that commonly impair the memory, as well as language abilities, motor functions, object recognition, and decision making. In the majority of cases, these disorders are found to affect older adults.
The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer's disease, a progressive disease of the brain characterized by memory loss and impaired mental functioning. Around 5.3 million Americans currently have Alzheimer's disease and, due to an aging population, experts expect this figure to double by 2050.
Toothbrush technology
New technology is conencing your smartphone to your toothbrush.
A French company has introduced what they're calling the world's first connected electric toothbrush, which syncs wirelessly with a smartphone to track brushing habits, announce whether you, or your kids, have brushed thoroughly enough and reward you for good oral hygiene.
For extra motivation, or shaming, the brush can share information with your social network or even your dentist.
It's called the Kolibree toothbrush, and it was unveiled this week at the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, where some attendees asked if they could test prototypes on their pearly whites right there (for sanitary reasons, the answer was no).
The device will cost from $99 to $200, depending on the model, and will be available for pre-order this summer through Kickstarter or another crowdfunding site.
"It works just like a regular toothbrush," said Kolibree spokesperson Renee Blodgett in a phone interview. "The only difference is that all the data is stored on your phone so you can see how you're brushing."
What do women want in a mate?
A new study may shed some light on what women want in a mate.
According to a new Pew research Center study, more than anything else, women want a mate with a steady job. The survey said that 78 percent of women who had never married said "solid employment" was very important to them in choosing a spouse or partner.
Men who have never said "I do" have different priorities.
Their main concern is someone who shares their ideas about raising children.