As little as 1% reduction in deep sleep per year for people over 60 years of age translates into a 27% increased risk of dementia, according to a study which suggests that enhancing or maintaining deep sleep, also known as ...
Oct 30, 2023
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One of the challenges in addressing Alzheimer's disease, dementia, cognitive impairment and aging is not related to the conditions themselves but rather the terminology. That's according to Dr. Ronald Petersen, director of ...
Oct 30, 2023
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Halloween is often frightening for loved ones who have dementia, but there are ways to keep it safe and not scary.
Oct 30, 2023
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Millions of people with diabetes take the drug metformin to control their blood sugar levels.
Oct 27, 2023
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Up to 1.7 million people could be living with dementia in England and Wales by 2040—over 40% more than previously forecast—finds a new UCL-led study.
Oct 26, 2023
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We focus too much on memory loss in relation to dementia and not enough on difficulties with identifying emotions in social situations, according to researchers from UNSW Sydney's Center for Healthy Brain Aging (CHeBA) and ...
Oct 26, 2023
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A variety of risks can make it more likely that someone develops Alzheimer's disease or other dementias.
Oct 26, 2023
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Older people who have higher levels of triglycerides, a type of fat, may have a lower risk of dementia and a slower cognitive decline over time compared to people who have lower levels, according to new research published ...
Oct 25, 2023
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Atrial fibrillation (AF) diagnosis was associated with a 45% increased risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) among a cohort of 4.3 million individuals in the UK, according to a new study published in JACC: Advances. These ...
Oct 25, 2023
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Living near major roadways correlates with a higher incidence of dementia and alterations in brain structure, largely due to traffic-related air pollution, according to a study conducted in China and the UK. The research, ...
Oct 24, 2023
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