Viral infections including COVID are among the important causes of dementia. One more reason to consider vaccination
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain With more of us living into old age than at any other time, dementia is increasing
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Race and ethnicity influence end-of-life care for Medicare patients with dementia
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Researchers have known that race and ethnicity play a role in the intensity of medical care
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How AI can help improve hospital stays and outcomes for older patients with dementia
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain By using artificial intelligence, Houston Methodist researchers are able to predict hospitalization outcomes of geriatric patients
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Fasting-mimicking diet reduces signs of dementia in mice
Graphical abstract. Credit: Cell Reports (2022). DOI: 10.1016/j.celrep.2022.111417 Cycles of a diet that mimics fasting appear to reduce signs of
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People with dementia could be missing out on post-diagnosis care
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new report has found that as many as 85% of people with dementia could be
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Landmark study of biomarker data may enable better treatment for early onset dementia
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a common form of early-onset dementia, is marked by impairments in behavior, language,
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Dementia scheme ‘will help hundreds of people’
A scheme which helps to trace people with dementia if they go missing is being launched in Northern Ireland. The
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Dementia scheme ‘will help hundreds of people’
A scheme which helps to trace people with dementia if they go missing is being launched in Northern Ireland. The
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Seven healthy lifestyle habits may reduce dementia risk for people with diabetes
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A combination of seven healthy lifestyle habits including sleeping seven to nine hours daily, exercising regularly
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Depression among those caring for partners with dementia can start a decade before dementia diagnosis
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Depressive symptoms and caregiving hours among older adults caring for partners with dementia can emerge up
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New evidence of link between ICU stays, development of dementia
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain ICU stays may be associated with a higher risk of developing dementia, according to a new
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Do WTC responders with cognitive impairment show signs of a new form of dementia?
This rendered image of the brain via a technique called diffusion tractography reveals parts of the brain’s white matter in
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What older adults do while they sit affects dementia risk, study indicates
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Adults aged 60 and older who sit for long periods watching TV or other such passive,
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Study identifies new dementia risk genes through novel testing approach
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new UCLA-led study has identified multiple new risk genes for Alzheimer’s disease and a rare,
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Everyday Activities That Can Cut Your Odds for Dementia
Title: Everyday Activities That Can Cut Your Odds for DementiaCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/12/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/15/2022 12:00:00 AM
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Dame Barbara Windsor: Call for Babs’ army of volunteers to test dementia therapies in memory of actress | UK News
A new “national mission” has been announced to tackle dementia in memory of the late Dame Barbara Windsor. Boris Johnson
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When Older Dogs' Hearing Fades, Risk of Dementia Rises
Title: When Older Dogs’ Hearing Fades, Risk of Dementia RisesCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/12/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/12/2022 12:00:00 AM
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Researchers explore non-invasive stimulation of the eye for depression and dementia
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A joint research team from the LKS Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong (HKUMed)
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Rugby concussion: Justin Wring ‘terrified’ after dementia diagnosis
One man also in the legal papers, but less well known, is former Bristol, Leeds and Stade Francais prop Justin
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Abnormal Upper Heart Chamber May Boost Dementia Risk
Title: Abnormal Upper Heart Chamber May Boost Dementia RiskCategory: Health NewsCreated: 8/10/2022 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 8/10/2022 12:00:00 AM MedicineNet.com
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