Tag: dementia
Lack of Improvement by Donepezil in Chemotherapy-Related Cognitive Impairment
Many breast cancer survivors experience cancer-related cognitive impairment following chemotherapy, with varying rates and severity. To explore potential…
Quick Five-Minute Assessment Enhances Dementia Care in Primary Settings
The challenge of underdiagnosing dementia, particularly among Black and Hispanic populations, remains a significant issue in healthcare. A…
Study: Surgery for Hip Fractures Linked to Longer Life in People with Dementia
The decision-making process for individuals with dementia contemplating surgery is multifaceted, influenced not only by cognitive limitations but…
Study Finds Climbing the Social Ladder Slows Progression of Dementia in Japan
A newly published study led by researchers from Osaka University and featured in JAMA Network Open reveals compelling…
Taking into account the various factors that contribute to cognitive difficulties in older veterans may enhance personalised care
A recent study explored how cognitive performance, memory functions, and risk factors for Alzheimer's disease correlate in veterans…
Enhancing dementia care in nursing homes: Insights from the pandemic years
No individual connected with nursing homes – whether they are residents, their families, friends, staff, or administrators –…
Engaging in intellectually stimulating occupations could potentially offer protection against the onset of dementia in later stages of life
A recent groundbreaking study, conducted by researchers from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, the Columbia Aging…
Cardiovascular fitness reduces mortality and the incidence of diseases by nearly 20%
New groundbreaking research from the University of South Australia highlights the profound impact of regular exercise, such as…
The Green Mediterranean diet achieves a reduction in visceral fat that is double what the Mediterranean diet accomplishes and 10% greater than that achieved by a standard healthy diet
The Green Mediterranean diet, also known as the Green Med diet, has demonstrated a significant ability to reduce…
Dementia patients from rural and minority backgrounds encounter unequal access to neurology specialists
Diagnosing dementia is a complex and prolonged journey for many, with individuals from specific racial or ethnic backgrounds…
Does the Mediterranean diet genuinely reduce your risk of dementia?
Several studies have proposed that adhering to a healthy diet could lessen the likelihood of developing dementia. However,…
Impoverished areas associated with increased risk of dementia and accelerated brain ageing
Residing in less affluent areas is associated with both quicker brain ageing and a heightened risk of developing…