Frailty may predict dementia risk years before onset, study finds
Research shows frailty levels rise significantly before dementia, suggesting it could be a key marker for early identification and prevention of dementia risk.
Eating Nuts Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia, Study Finds
Diet seems to be a crucial player. In the past, several systematic reviews have found healthy diets, like the Mediterranean diet, are linked to a reduced risk of dementia. Meanwhile, the Western diet, which is high in saturated fat, sugar, and salt, seems to be a risk factor for dementia.
Fluctuating cholesterol in older adults tied to increased dementia risk
Older adults whose cholesterol levels fluctuate from year to year may face an increased risk for dementia and cognitive decline compared to people whose cholesterol levels remain more stable, new research finds.
Frailty increases a person's risk of dementia, study finds
An international study led by a University of Queensland researcher has found frailty increases a person's risk of dementia, but early intervention may be the key to prevention.
Roller coaster cholesterol levels linked to 60% higher dementia risk in seniors
For older adults watching their cholesterol, maintaining steady levels might be just as important as keeping them low, according to new research. A preliminary study set to be presented at this year’s American Heart Association Scientific Sessions reveals that significant year-to-year swings in cholesterol levels could be an early warning sign of impending cognitive decline or dementia.
Fluctuating Cholesterol Levels Linked to Dementia Risk
Older people whose cholesterol readings show big changes from one year to the next may be at an increased risk of cognitive problems as they age, including dementia.
Cholesterol fluctuations may indicate increased dementia risk: study
A study of more than 9,800 adults in their 70s showed that those with stable cholesterol levels had a "significantly lower" risk of dementia.
A Worcester entrepreneur lost his mother to dementia. Here‘s how he’s honoring her
After he lost his mother, Kevin Navarro of Worcester is organizing a dementia donation drive in honor of the person he viewed ...
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Families should look out for ‘8 signs’ of dementia this Christmas
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Dementia doesn't mean a person can't vote in an election. Here's why
For many people, voting is as simple as walking into their polling place, marking a ballot and feeding it into a voting ...
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Herbal medicine shows great potential in treating and preventing dementia
Discover how traditional Chinese medicine is unlocking potential breakthroughs to dementia prevention and cognitive health.
Family seeks help finding UWS man with dementia
The family of 69-year-old Alberto Saldana is urgently seeking help to find him after he went missing nearly a week ago from ...
Veteran with Alzheimer's and dementia missing from Park Forest, Illinois
Police are asking for help finding a missing U.S. Army veteran who suffers from Alzheimer's disease and dementia.Park Forest ...
Dementia Doctors Share The Changes They Would Make Today For Better Brain Health
Doctors specializing in dementia and Alzheimer’s share the ways they take care of their brain and prevent cognitive decline, ...
Silver Alert canceled after 79-year-old Milwaukee woman with dementia is located
The woman was last seen around 4:15 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, in the area of the 800 block of North 25th Street in Milwaukee.
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Officer and K9 companion help track down missing man with dementia in Gloucester County
SEWELL, New Jersey (WPVI) -- When an elderly man with dementia wandered away from home in Gloucester County and minutes ...
A Surprising Source of Dementia Relief: Cannabis
While marijuana can help calm agitation, there are risks.