Dementia
40 a day could protect the brain and reduce dementia risk
A simple action that some of us do and some of us do not, can help the brain tune itself and thereby assist sleep and mood – and also reduce the risk of dementia.
Former soccer players show brain changes but no cognitive decline, researchers find
The workout that may significantly reduce the risk of early death
How many eggs should you eat per week to lower the risk of dementia?
Drinking three cups of green tea daily may reduce dementia risk, study finds
The scientists concluded that the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of green tea might protect blood vessels and promote brain health.
US dementia cases to double by 2060, study predicts
The number of annual new dementia diagnoses is projected to rise from approximately 514,000 in 2020 to about one million by 2060.
Should age or term limits be introduced? - opinion
Term limits are another oft-proposed solution, but would probably require a Constitutional amendment, and the concept has many other flaws.
Daytime sleepiness linked to higher risk of dementia-related syndrome in older adults
Individuals over 60 years old are 27 percent more likely to develop dementia if they lose just 1 percent of slow-wave sleep each year, according to a new study.
Joe Biden announces he is ‘proud’ to be a ‘black woman’
US President Joe Biden was recorded mistakenly referring to himself as a ‘black woman,’ seemingly confusing himself with Kamala Harris.
FDA approves 'donanemab' treatment for Alzheimer's disease
The drug contains an antibody that aims to slow the progression of the incurable Alzheimer’s disease. It operates by eliminating the buildup of amyloid protein plaque in the brain.
Viagra may help with preventing dementia, study finds
As the population ages and the prevalence of cognitive impairment increases, such studies are crucial for developing effective treatments that can improve brain health and cognitive function.
'Now You Are Here': For those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's - review
Sarah Goldstein’s fourth book, Now You Are Here: Navigating Nursing Home Care for a Loved One, was specifically written for those caring for a loved one residing in a nursing home.
Alzheimer’s may stem from modern lifestyles, new study suggests
Medical texts from 2,500 years ago rarely mention severe memory loss, suggesting today’s widespread dementia stems from modern environments and lifestyles.
Want to help promote your cognition level from declining if you live alone? Adopt a cat or dog
Compared with pet owners living with others, those living alone who didn’t have a pet had faster rates of decline in composite verbal cognition.
