Tag: dementia
According to The Lancet: Addressing 14 Risk Factors from Childhood May Prevent or Delay Almost 50% of Dementia Cases, Highlighting New Risks Such as High Cholesterol and Vision Impairment
Tackling 14 adjustable risk factors from childhood through to later life could significantly reduce the prevalence of dementia,…
Dementia in Parkinson’s Disease: Less Frequent and Later Onset Than Previously Believed
Recent findings bring hopeful news for individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease: the likelihood of developing dementia may not…
The Outbreak Worsened Depression Among Elderly Diabetics
A recent investigation involving over 2,700 senior Canadians revealed that older adults with diabetes encountered an increased risk…
Public Health Initiatives Aimed at Reducing Dementia Risk Could Potentially Save the UK Economy Up to £4 Billion
Public health interventions aimed at reducing dementia risk factors could potentially save up to £4 billion in England…
Ageing and Dementia-Related Memory Decline: The Predictive Role of Dendritic Spine Head Diameter in Elderly Memory Retention
Memory declines with age, often marked by a diminished ability to recall personal experiences. Traditionally associated with the…
Fit2Drive revolutionizes the evaluation of older drivers experiencing cognitive decline
As the global population ages, the number of elderly drivers on the road also increases. Driving safely requires…
Research Investigates Fish Oil’s Impact on Brain Health in Older Adults
A clinical study conducted by Oregon Health & Science University has indicated that older adults with a genetic…
Melodies Set Our Brainwaves in Motion
Have you ever instantly recognized a song from just a brief snippet or quickly picked up the rhythm…
Exceptional Dementia Care in Nursing Homes Requires More Than Just Increased Staffing
A groundbreaking study led by the University of California, Irvine, has determined that simply increasing the number of…
Impact of a Youthful Outlook on Dementia Caregivers and Their Relatives
The University of Surrey has unveiled findings that establish a link between the perceived ages of spousal caregivers…
Cardiac Health May Be the Leading Risk Factor for Future Dementia Incidence
A new study led by researchers from UCL suggests that dementia risk factors linked to cardiovascular health may…
Blood Markers: Detecting Rare Forms of Dementia, ALS, and PSP
In a recent study involving 991 adults, researchers at DZNE have demonstrated the potential of blood testing to…