Dementia
People are talking to each other much less – and it has a dangerous effect
A new study found a decline of nearly 30% in the number of words people say each day – And the implications for mental health could be significant.
About 50% of dementia cases are preventable: This is the main influencing factor
Even at age 50: Switching to this diet reduces dementia risk
4 sleep problems that may be an early sign of dementia
Higher education linked to harder dementia diagnosis in new study
Researchers calculated that for each additional year of study, a patient lived 0.2 years (approximately 2.5 months) less.
Replacing hot dogs with fish cuts dementia risk by 28%, says neurology journal
Consuming at least a quarter serving of processed meat daily, like two bacon slices or one hot dog, significantly raises dementia risk.
Drinking three cups of green tea daily may reduce dementia risk, study finds
The scientists concluded that the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of green tea might protect blood vessels and promote brain health.
US dementia cases to double by 2060, study predicts
The number of annual new dementia diagnoses is projected to rise from approximately 514,000 in 2020 to about one million by 2060.
Should age or term limits be introduced? - opinion
Term limits are another oft-proposed solution, but would probably require a Constitutional amendment, and the concept has many other flaws.
Daytime sleepiness linked to higher risk of dementia-related syndrome in older adults
Individuals over 60 years old are 27 percent more likely to develop dementia if they lose just 1 percent of slow-wave sleep each year, according to a new study.
Joe Biden announces he is ‘proud’ to be a ‘black woman’
US President Joe Biden was recorded mistakenly referring to himself as a ‘black woman,’ seemingly confusing himself with Kamala Harris.
FDA approves 'donanemab' treatment for Alzheimer's disease
The drug contains an antibody that aims to slow the progression of the incurable Alzheimer’s disease. It operates by eliminating the buildup of amyloid protein plaque in the brain.
Viagra may help with preventing dementia, study finds
As the population ages and the prevalence of cognitive impairment increases, such studies are crucial for developing effective treatments that can improve brain health and cognitive function.
'Now You Are Here': For those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's - review
Sarah Goldstein’s fourth book, Now You Are Here: Navigating Nursing Home Care for a Loved One, was specifically written for those caring for a loved one residing in a nursing home.
