This Daily Activity Could Be Linked to a 5-Year Delay in Dementia Development
"This study is a follow up on previous papers from our group showing that social activity is related to less cognitive decline in older adults," Bryan James, associate professor o
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,
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 ...
5 Unusual Things Neurologists Do Every Day To Lower Their Risk Of Dementia
A study published in January showed that an estimated half a million people may be diagnosed with dementia this year. By 2060, the number is predicted to reach 1 million cases annually. The aging ...
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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 ...
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 ...
Varying dementia care approaches found to not significantly affect patient behavioral symptoms or caregiver strain
New research comparing different approaches to dementia care for people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias found no ...
Dr. Roach: With severe dementia, medications are of limited benefit
His geriatric doctor said "no" to prescribing medication to help slow down the disease. The doctor said his pulse rate is low ...
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The battle with dementia: 'Music is the key' to finding purpose with dementia
This is the third installment in a series of stories exploring memory disorders in the Chippewa Valley. In today’s ...
Search on in Franklin County for missing man with dementia
FRANKLIN COUNTY, Va. (WDBJ) - The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man, diagnosed with dementia, missing ...
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 ...
Former Premier League star Dean Windass gives fresh update after dementia diagnosis
Dean Windass says he hopes news of his stage-two dementia diagnosis can help others, with the former Premier League striker diagnosed with the syndrome last year ...