The Claim
In older adults without dementia, higher levels of cerebral amyloid-beta burden, as measured by PET imaging using centiloids, are statistically associated with increased self-reported cognitive concerns and informant-reported symptoms of anxiety and depression.
What the research says
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In older adults without dementia, higher amounts of amyloid-beta protein in the brain, measured by PET scans, are linked to greater reports of memory concerns by the individuals themselves and higher reports of anxiety and depression by their family members or caregivers.
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In older adults without dementia, higher levels of cerebral amyloid-beta burden, measured by PET imaging using centiloids, are statistically associated with increased self-reported cognitive concerns and informant-reported symptoms of anxiety and depression, suggesting these neuropsychiatric features may serve as early behavioral indicators of Alzheimer's disease pathology before cognitive decline becomes clinically apparent.
Amyloid protein builds up in the brain, which causes tangled proteins to form in deep brain regions that control mood and attention. These tangles damage nerve cells that release chemicals needed to regulate emotions and self-awareness, resulting in feelings of anxiety, sadness, and worry about memory before memory problems become obvious.
What the research says
1 studyStudy: Neuropsychiatric Profiles and Cerebral Amyloid Burden in Adults without Dementia
In older people without dementia, those who say they're worried about their memory, or whose family members notice they're more anxious or sad, tend to have more of the Alzheimer's-related amyloid protein in their brains. This suggests these feelings might be early warning signs.
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