Category: Dementia
Rush University: A Healthy Lifestyle Reduces the Risk of Alzheimer’s and Dementia by 60%
To reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 60%, you only need to do regular physical and mental exercise, eat a healthy diet, avoid smoking, and reduce your alcohol …Essential Products for Dementia Care: Empowering Caregivers and Enhancing Safety, Comfort & Independence
Living with dementia can be difficult, both for individuals living with the condition as well as those caring for them. Dementia affects a person’s memory and other aspects of …
Severe Menopausal Symptoms Linked to 74% Increased Risk of Cognitive Impairment in Postmenopausal Women
Menopause is a significant transition in a woman’s life, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55. It is marked by the cessation of menstrual cycles and is …Using Proton Pump Inhibitors for More than 4.4 Years Increases Risk of Dementia by 33% Study Shows
A US study has found a link between long-term use of anti-reflux drugs and the risk of dementia. Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is characterized by regurgitation of stomach contents. …
Drinking Too Much Coffee Can Reduce Brain Size, and Cause Dementia
The benefits and advantages of consuming coffee are enormous. However, six cups of coffee a day can put the brain at risk. That is according to scientists who conducted …
Staying Social May Postpone Dementia by 5 Years—Here’s How
Key Takeaways: Engaging in social activities like volunteering, group games, or family gatherings could delay dementia onset by up to 5 years. Older adults who socialize at least six …
Study Links Cytomegalovirus to a Specific Subtype of Alzheimer’s Disease: Could Treating the Virus Offer a Solution?
Researchers from Arizona State University just revealed a surprising link between a common virus, present in most octogenarians, and a specific form of Alzheimer’s disease. Could the key to …Taxi and Ambulance Drivers Found to Have Lower Alzheimer’s Mortality Rates, New Study Reveals
Taxi and ambulance drivers, whose jobs require frequent spatial processing and navigation, have a lower risk of dying from severe cognitive decline. Several studies highlight the protective effect of …