This Daily Activity Could Be Linked to a 5-Year Delay in Dementia Development
Social engagement could have a major impact on the development of dementia, potentially delaying onset of the cognitive disease by five years, according to a new study. Researchers from the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago monitored more than 1,900 participants without dementia through annual evaluations.
Fluctuating Cholesterol Levels Linked to 60% Higher Dementia Risk
Could changes in cholesterol be a warning sign of dementia? A new study suggests that older adults whose cholesterol fluctuates significantly over time are more likely to develop dementia than those with stable levels.
Controlling infections might reduce risk of dementia, study says
Vaccines, antibiotics, antiviral medications and anti-inflammatory drugs are all associated with a reduced risk of dementia, researchers reported in a study published Tuesday in the journal Alzheimer's and Dementia: Translational Research & Clinical Interventions .
Study links delayed dream sleep to higher risk of dementia
Recent studies have shown that both the quality and the amount of sleep we get may influence our risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
How your dreams can tell you if you’re at greater risk for dementia
Recent studies have shown that both the quality and the amount of sleep we get may influence our risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Now, new research suggests a link between the dreaming
Delays in dreaming may be linked to Alzheimer's risk
Delays in dreaming might be an early warning sign of Alzheimer's disease. People who take significantly longer to enter the rapid eye movement phase of sleep could be experiencing an early symptom of Alzheimer's,
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Fluctuating cholesterol linked to dementia in older adults
Tracking lipid variability may be a reliable method of predicting dementia and cognitive decline among community-dwelling ...
Closed dementia care home set to reopen in April
A care home for residents with dementia which was controversially closed with just 24 hours' notice is set to reopen in April, a meeting heard. Hazel Garth in Knottingley was unexpectedly shut in May ...
The Hidden DNA Clue That Predicts Stroke, Dementia, and Brain Aging
Shorter telomeres are linked to higher risks of stroke, dementia, and depression, but lifestyle factors may help counteract ...
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Dangerous anxiety raises devastating dementia risk
New study uncovers the alarming connection between anxiety and dementia risk, showing how early treatment could protect your brain health as you age.
Can Change In Cholesterol Levels May Increase Risk Of Dementia? Study Says Yes
A new study reveals that seniors with fluctuating cholesterol levels face a 60 per cent higher risk of dementia and a 23 per ...
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New study compares dementia care approaches and the impact on caregivers
New research comparing different approaches to dementia care for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias found no ...
If your spouse is being treated for dementia, is it OK to date others?
I am a woman in the winter of my life, widowed in the last couple of years. While my husband was still alive, through one of his hobbies, I met one of his acquaintances. This man and I had had very ...
Red meat could raise dementia risk, researchers claim, yet some doctors have questions
Researchers have linked daily consumption of certain amounts of processed red meats to increased dementia risk, but some ...
Integrating palliative and dementia care can cut emergency visits and hospitalizations in half
IN-PEACE, which provides palliative care integrated with state-of-the-art dementia care to patients with dementia and their ...
NHS mental health and dementia targets axed in planned overhaul
The UK government has been accused of “deprioritising” mental health after a number of NHS targets were scrapped under a ...