The world is facing a rising dementia crisis. The worst is in China
As the world ages, high blood sugar has emerged as a leading risk factor in developing dementia.
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Routine, repetitive jobs may put you at higher risk of dementia
We're getting better and better at understanding dementia.
Could a simple eye test detect dementia 12 years earlier?
They say the eyes are the window to the soul. Apparently, they're also the window to the brain.
Was Alzheimer’s almost nonexistent in Greek and Roman times? Why this devastating disease may be a modern plague
A fresh look at ancient texts reveals a rare glimpse of dementia in history.
Needed more reasons to eat healthier? Here’s one: ultra-processed foods are linked to dementia
Replacing those cookies, snacks and chips would reduce the risk significantly.
Don’t avoid the sun — Vitamin D deficiency can lead to dementia
The link between the two had been previously suggested but this is the first solid evidence.
Amazon indigenous people barely get dementia. Could a pre-industrial lifestyle protect against Alzheimer’s?
The Amazon people may hold the key to slow, healthy aging.
Solving crosswords and number puzzles may make your brain sharper at old age
Older people who regularly solve crosswords and Sudoku have the mental abilities of those ten years their junior.
Dementia cases estimated to triple worldwide by 2050, as populations and average age increase
Sometimes, we do have to suffer for our success.
Difficulties hearing speech over noise? That may be an early sign of dementia, new study says
New evidence that hearing impairment significantly contributes to the risk of dementia.
Six cups of coffee a day is enough to start damaging your brain
Going overboard is never good for you.
Hypertension treatment may stave off dementia in some patients
A healthy heart also makes for a healthy brain.
Healthy lifestyles can offset the genetic risk of dementia by 32%
Healthy body, healthy mind.
Researchers test Alzheimer’s vaccine in mice
Finally, the world may soon have a vaccine against the devastating disease.
How to prevent dementia, according to new WHO guidelines
If you want to save your brain, here are the do’s and don’ts from the new WHO guidelines.
Eye scan might detect Alzheimer’s disease
A quick, non-invasive imaging of the back of the eye could spot Alzheimer's disease before the onset of severe symptoms.
Dementia symptoms reversed in mice — human trials are next
The key is a combination of microbubbles and ultrasound.
Scientists reverse leading cause of late-onset Alzheimer’s, opening door for vaccine that prevents the disease
This could lead to a game-changing therapy.
Air pollution may increase the risk of developing dementia
This is an observational study and, as such, the findings cannot be used to establish a cause-effect relationship -- but ...
Staying fit is a great way to stave off dementia
Want to avoid dementia? Just stay fit.
Alcohol is THE most important preventable factor for dementia
Put that glass down, It's not good for you.
What’s the difference between Alzheimer’s and Dementia?
Dementia is a syndrome while Alzheimer's is a disease. More key differences between the two after the jump.
Over one third of all dementia cases could be prevented by actions that begin in childhood
Dementia is not inevitable. Staying healthy is the first step to challenge it.
‘Wonder drugs’ might prevent all forms of dementia. One of the drugs is already safe for humans
The drugs were manufactured to treat different conditions but they also seem to block an important pathway linked to brain ...
Sleeping more than 9 hours a night may put you at risk of developing dementia at old age
Previously, lack of sleep was associated with dementia. Now, we learn too much sleep can have similar consequences.
Living near a crowded street seems to increase dementia risk
Move away from the busy roads.
Frequent sauna seems to protect from dementia and Alzheimer’s, new study shows
Finnish people sure love their sauna - and there could be a good reason for that.
Mars-bound astronauts face risk of dementia from brain damaging cosmic rays
Talk about a space headache.
Alzheimer’s disease connected to reduced pain perception
Yet another damaging effect has been found to stem from the progressive form of dementia.
Regularly exercising reduces risk of dementia by 40%
We've all read and heard about how exercise can dramatically boost our quality of living, but how many people actually ...
Cynics are thrice as likely to develop dementia
Via SMBC20 Optimists make the most of life? A new study has shown that cynics are much more likely to ...
Improving the Quality of Life for People with Dementia
Photo: guardianlv.com Caring for a loved one who suffers from dementia is demanding. It often seems like a losing battle ...
Slow walker? You might just get dementia
The speed at which someone walks and the likelihood of dementia don't have absolutely anything in common at a first ...
An unhealthy lifestyle leads to brain shrinkage later on, study says
The latin phrase "mens sana in corpore sano" has been put to the test by researchers who wanted to study ...
Remember and forget at the flick of a button
A team of neuro-scientists have managed to restore lost memories to rats by activating a part of their brains through ...
Obesity linked to dementia, study says
According to a recently published study reported by Swedish scientists, people who are obese and middle aged are up to ...
