Tag: dementia
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High Biological Age May Raise Dementia and Stroke Risk
15 million people worldwide experience a stroke every year. Over 55 million people are currently living with dementia globally. With such alarming statistics, it’s important to adopt protective measures. That said, a recent study has suggested that focusing on reducing your biological age may reduce your odds of dementia and stroke. Biological age vs. Chronological…
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Study Finds Higher Triglycerides Linked to Lower Risk for Dementia
Older adults with higher triglycerides may have a lower risk of dementia as well as slower cognitive decline and memory loss over time compared to those with lower levels. That’s according to new research published in the October 25, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology (REF 1).…
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Improving Deep Sleep May Reduce Dementia Risk
Currently, over 55 million people have dementia worldwide. With nearly 10 million new cases occurring every year, it is more important than ever to address this neurological crisis. While there is currently no cure for the condition, mitigating one’s risk can help reduce the rising statistics. According to a recent study, enhancing or maintaining deep…
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Can A Multivitamin A Day Keep Keep Memory Decline Away?
According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), about 1 in 3 adults admit to taking multivitamins to promote and protect good health. With rising rates of neurodegenerative decline among the older adult population, researchers from Columbia University and Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Harvard set out to determine if multivitamins may work to preserve memory and…
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The Health Benefits of Art Therapy
Mental health is a complex issue, with no one-size-fits-all solution. On the journey to find relief, art therapy has presented itself as a possible intervention. With its ability to utilize visual components to foster mental well-being, this art form goes beyond art as a leisure activity. What Is Art Therapy According to the American Art…
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Could Changes In Your Eyes Mean Alzheimer’s Disease?
Cases of Alzheimer’s are estimated to reach 78 million by 2030. With a non-existent cure, researchers are working to prevent the development, and progression, of the neurodegenerative condition. Early diagnosis does save lives, and an early Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be beneficial, especially in regard to management and treatment. There are currently many ways to test…
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A Higher Dose of Magnesium A Day Keeps Dementia Away
Dementia cases are currently over 55 million worldwide, and this number is expected to reach 78 million by 2030, which is only 7 years away. There is currently no cure for the debilitating disease. As researchers attempt to look for one, they are also gearing the conversation toward prevention. One preventative therapy that has been…
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Bruce Willis Diagnosed With Frontotemporal Dementia at 67
If someone asks you to name an action star from the 80s or 90s, you’ll probably mention Bruce Willis. In March last year, the actor’s family revealed Willis’ diagnosis of the brain disorder aphasia. Since the reveal, the family had kept a relatively low profile until this past Thursday. The family released a statement revealing…
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Pioglitazone: Diabetes Drug Cuts Dementia Risk in Half
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Are Sleeping Pills Increasing Your Risk For Dementia?
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