In 2023, Dementia Risks Are Everywhere, It Seems
Sept. 4, 2023 – A lot of researchers are searching for risk factors that increase the chance someone will develop dementia or, specifically, Alzheimer’s disease. That’s …
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Can a diet really reduce your risk of developing dementia?
Certain lifestyle factors can lower your chances of developing dementia, from physical activity to brain-stimulating exercises and even the foods you incorporate in your diet. “[Some] diets have been shown …
2 accused of false Alzheimer’s diagnoses get prison terms for fraud convictions
A former director of an Ohio memory-loss clinic accused by dozens of patients of falsely diagnosing them with Alzheimer’s disease has been sentenced on federal fraud charges, along with her …
After US approval, Japan OKs its first Alzheimer’s drug. Leqembi was developed by Eisai and Biogen
Japan’s health ministry has approved Leqembi, a drug for Alzheimer’s decease that was jointly developed by Japanese and U.S. pharmaceutical companies ByMARI YAMAGUCHI Associated Press September 26, 2023, 2:18 AM …
Can eating cheese prevent dementia? Here’s what a new study says
Dementia, a term often associated with memory loss, hosts a range of symptoms affecting thinking, memory, and social abilities severely enough to interfere with daily life. It is not a …
Scientists Track Brain Cell Death, Offers New Hope For Alzheimer’s Cure
It has a variety of complex causes, including the build-up of proteins called amyloid and tau in the brain hindering brain function. Published: September 17, 2023 1:12 AM IST By …
Wildfire smoke may increase risk of brain disease, research suggests – National
A growing body of international research suggests pollution from wildfire smoke can produce cognitive deficits, post-traumatic stress and may even increase the risk of dementia, Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. Until …
Exercise, then brain training could be game-changer for slowing dementia: Canadian study
Delaying the onset of dementia, without pharmaceuticals? Canadian researchers believe that combining exercising and brain training, in that order, can slow cognitive decline – and potentially even improve cognition – …