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Researchers have developed a new risk ‘calculator’ that identifies people in midlife at risk of developing dementia in the next 14 years, outperforming existing scores. Moreover, it’s based on 11 key risk factors, many of them modifiable.Continue Readi… Continue reading New “calculator” identifies 14-year dementia risk from 50 onwards
A new study has found that particular gastrointestinal disorders are associated with an increased risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. The research provides further evidence to support the hypothesis that the neurodegenerative disorder begins in the gut.
Tags: Parkinson’s Disease, Mayo Clinic, Neurological, Dementia
Continue reading Four gut disorders associated with increased Parkinson’s risk
Questions have been raised after the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently fast-tracked its approval of brexpiprazole (Rexulti), an antipsychotic for treating agitation in dementia patients, when clinical studies demonstrated an increased risk… Continue reading FDA rushes approval of dementia drug that quadruples risk of death
Six million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, with numbers expected to jump to around 13 million by 2050. This doesn’t take into account the many more millions of loved ones whose lives are also upended by the progressive neurodegenerative disease.
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Continue reading Intermittent fasting alleviates debilitating Alzheimer’s symptoms
New research has found that people aged 65 and over who’ve received routine vaccinations are significantly less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. The study highlights the importance of vaccination not only in protecting against infectious diseases but in providing a degree of protection against dementia.
Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Vaccines, University of Texas, Dementia
Continue reading Routine vaccines reduce Alzheimer’s risk by up to 30% in over 65s
It’s well established that any air pollution is likely to be bad for your health, with it claiming some 6.5 million lives around the world each year. But one type of emission is being increasingly linked to age-related dementia, and it’s also surging due to wildfires.
Tags: University of Michigan, Wildfires, Air quality, Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Bushfires, Pollution
Continue reading Growing evidence linking wildfire air pollution to dementia
Previously linked to a higher risk of stroke and heart attack, popular acid reflux medicines have now been connected to an increased likelihood of developing age-related dementia.
Tags: Neurological, Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease, Strokes, Heart attack, Age-Related
Continue reading New link between acid reflux medicines and dementia
A new study has found that a substance extracted from the leaves of the hydrangea plant could be an effective treatment against the protein plaques that are thought to contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease.
Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Brain, Blood-brain barrier, Plants, Dementia
Continue reading Hydrangea compound inhibits buildup of Alzheimer’s-associated protein
A nice strong cup of espresso is great for clearing the cobwebs out of the brain first thing in the morning. It might also be good for clearing Alzheimer’s-causing protein tangles away too if lab tests hold up in further research.
Category: Health & Wellbeing, Lifestyle
Tags: Alzheimer’s Disease, Brain, Dementia, Coffee, ESPRESSO, American Chemical Society
Continue reading Espresso delivers smackdown to Alzheimer’s proteins in lab tests
With the incidence of dementia on the rise, it’s important for older adults to do what they can to prevent or delay the onset of the disease. A new study has found that some everyday activities are more beneficial than others in maintaining brain healt… Continue reading Computers, crosswords & creativity are best for lowering dementia risk