Tag: dementia
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Study Finds 7 Longevity Habits To Reduce Risk For Dementia
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]According to the World Health Organization, 55 million people around the world have dementia, and this number…
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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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Bruce Willis Retires Due To Brain Disorder (Aphasia) Diagnosis
Bruce Willis, arguably one of the best action-movie stars to come out of the 80s and 90s, has recently been diagnosed with a brain disorder, aphasia, as revealed by his ex-wife and actress Demi Moore in an Instagram post on Wednesday, “To Bruce’s amazing supporters, as a family we wanted to share that our beloved…
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Debunking Common Myths About Palliative Care
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]If your loved one has just been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness. You may experience feelings of…
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Sexual Assault Can Lead To Brain Damage and Dementia, Study Finds
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Almost 1 in 3 women worldwide have experienced some form of sexual assault, with 30% of said women being 15 and older. Sadly, this…
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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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9/11 Responders and Survivors Still Plagued By Health Effects 20 Years Later
This past Saturday marked the 20th anniversary of 9/11. While nearly 3 000 people died on that fateful day, in the past 20 years, the number of health issues and deaths among survivors and first responders has continued to rise. 9/11 Health Issues – Twenty Years Later The World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program is a…
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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…