Category: Dementia
Excessive Napping in the Elderly May Be an Early Sign of Alzheimer’s Dementia
In the US, 5.8 million people were affected by Alzheimer’s disease in 2020, according to the CDC. This pathology is caused by the degeneration of neurons in the brain …
One in Two Old People in the US Dies with a Dementia Diagnosis Study Shows
Better patient care is believed to be the main reason for the significant change in the proportion of older people affected by dementia at the end of life. The …
Digital Dementia: Early Onset of Alzheimer’s Rising Due to Increasing Exposure to Radiation from Cell Phones and WI-FI
About 5.8 million people in the United States suffer from Alzheimer’s disease. The disease is rare in people under the age of 65. In the last 20 years, however, …Early L-Dopa Administration for Age-Related Cognitive Decline and Dementia Harmful
Age-related cognitive decline and dementia are serious public health issues with devastating consequences for individuals, caregivers, and healthcare services. The current global cost of dementia is approximately one trillion …Association of High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol with Dementia Risk in Older Adults: Insights from the ASPREE Cohort Study
Contrary to the common belief that HDL cholesterol is beneficial, recent research indicates a potential risk of dementia in elderly individuals with high HDL levels. The Good Cholesterol? HDL …
Do You Want to Avoid Dementia? Why Quitting Alcohol After 65 – Or Even Sooner – Might Be Key
Despite common beliefs about moderate drinking, no level of alcohol is safe for the brain, particularly for those over 65. This article examines why abstaining from alcohol is key …Smoking Linked to Gastrointestinal Disorders like IBS, Peptic Ulcer, GERD, and Neuropsychiatric Disorders like Schizophrenia, Dementia, and Depression
Smoking is one of the major risk factors for several chronic diseases and despite efforts to address the habit, the numbers keep going up. Generally, it increases the risk …
Scientists Reprogram Skin Cells into Aged Neurons to Improve Research on Age-Related Brain Disorders
A team of scientists from Lund University in Sweden has developed a new system that could make research into neurodegenerative disorders less difficult than it has been to date. …