Studies Indicate Music’s Role in Alleviating Distress

13 January 2025

A recent study has revealed groundbreaking insights into how and why music alleviates distress and agitation in individuals with advanced dementia. In the UK alone,…

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Social Inequality Tied to Declining Brain Health in the Elderly and Dementia Cases

28 December 2024

Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have engaged in a groundbreaking collaborative effort with global partners to investigate whether societal inequality impacts brain health. Their findings…

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Assessing the Impact of Disease and Addressing Treatment Challenges in Primary Progressive Aphasia

25 December 2024

Imagine the frustration of slowly losing the ability to express yourself, not due to a lapse in memory but because the words you wish to…

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Cardiovascular Medications Could Lower Dementia Risk

17 December 2024

Cardiovascular disease and dementia are significant public health issues that impose substantial burdens on healthcare systems and society alike. A recent study conducted by Karolinska…

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Earlier Detection of Diabetes Associated with Increased Dementia Risk

16 December 2024

The study conducted by researchers at the NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing, recently published in PLOS ONE, reveals that an earlier diagnosis of type…

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Intellectual Capacity and Physical Well-Being as Predictors of Dementia in Later Years

6 December 2024

A new RAND report asserts that a person’s cognitive abilities, functional limitations, and physical health can significantly forecast the likelihood of developing dementia up to…

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Hidden Dementia: Research Reveals Widespread Undetected Cognitive Impairment in At-Risk Communities

29 November 2024

The delayed diagnosis of dementia carries profound consequences. Without prompt and accurate identification, individuals suffering from undiagnosed cognitive impairments face a myriad of risks, including…

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Education, Employment, and Wealth Influence Cognitive Impairment Risk

21 November 2024

A recent study led by researchers from University College London (UCL) has found that socioeconomic factors, including education, occupation, and wealth, significantly affect the likelihood…

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Dementia Diagnostic Indicators Vary According to Time of Day

7 November 2024

New research led by the University of Surrey has revealed that the timing of blood sample collection can significantly influence the outcomes of diagnostic tests…

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Cognitive Decline Associated with Heart Failure, Atrial Fibrillation, and Coronary Artery Disease

6 November 2024

The recent scientific statement from the American Heart Association, published in their journal Stroke, highlights a crucial link between cardiovascular diseases and cognitive health. The…

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Community-Led Research Reveals New Insights into Dementia Risk Factors and Cognitive Health

31 October 2024

According to recent research from Trinity College Dublin, how a person evaluates their memory may be more closely associated with dementia risk factors than their…

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Research Highlights the Essential Role of Hearing and Vision Health in Dementia Care Management

25 October 2024

A recent groundbreaking study spearheaded by Trinity College Dublin and the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI), spanning five European nations, stands as the most extensive…

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