Tag: Alzheimer’s
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COVID-19 Increases Risk For Developing Alzheimer’s Disease by 50-80%
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Here’s Why Gwyneth Paltrow Starts Her Day With A Sauna
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Doing Chores and Socializing Can Reduce Risk Of Dementia
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not the biggest fan of doing chores. That said, I may need to re-evaluate this stance, especially if I want to protect my cognitive health. According to estimates, over 150 million people are expected to be diagnosed with dementia by 2050. With the number currently 55 million,…
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Study Finds 7 Longevity Habits To Reduce Risk For Dementia
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How to Slow Down the Progression of Dementia
After an individual gets diagnosed with dementia, there is no way to reverse the disease. But if dementia is identified in the earlier stages, there are several ways to slow down its progression. A few risk factors increase one’s likelihood of developing dementia, such as age and genetics. Although you cannot modify these risks, following…
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Why Reading Should Be A Priority This Holiday Season
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Could Eating Eggs Lower the Risk of Alzheimer’s?
Every 68 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, it is expected that there will be a new case of Alzheimer’s disease every 33 seconds. These concerning statistics are why Alzheimer’s organizations around the world came together on 21 September 2021 to observe World Alzheimer’s Day. To add to this important day, we also acknowledge…
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Dementia – A ‘Family’ Illness, With A Far-Reaching Impact
Tuesday, 21 September, is World Alzheimer’s Day – a day in which organisations around the world focus their efforts on raising awareness for Alzheimer’s and dementia. Every three seconds, someone in the world develops dementia. The WHO Global status report 2021 indicates that as many as 139 million people could be suffering from dementia by…
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We Are Failing People With Dementia, Says World Health Organization
Over 50 million people worldwide are currently living with dementia, and according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO), this number is set to rise to 78 million by 2030 and 139 million by 2050. Yet, that’s not even the bad news. The report revealed that only one in four countries currently has national…
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Too Much Coffee Can Cause Dementia, Study Finds
With 50 million people worldwide living with dementia, it’s important to do all we can to reduce our risk for the neurodegenerative disorder. From what we eat, to what we drink as well as how often we exercise, our lifestyle habits can increase our risk for developing dementia. That said, a new study has suggested…