Browsing: Dementia

HealthDay News — High physical activity is associated with reduced risks for dementia, with the associations varying by physical activity domain, according to a review published online Aug. 18 in The Lancet Public Health

Aging is unavoidable, but some people age at a faster rate than others. The term biological age refers to the age of someone’s cells, rather than how long it has been since someone was born, which is their chronological age

A form of dementia that affects younger people is more common among Hispanics than was previously realized, according to a UT Health San Antonio study

A Derbyshire care home chef has said it felt “unreal” to be recognised for his work at the Dementia Care Awards

Menopause is the complete end of experiencing menstrual periods, and it can increase the risk for certain health problems, such as stroke. A recent study published in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, notes that estrogen levels drop during menopause, and that this could lead to a higher risk for Alzheimer’s…

Alcohol use disorders serve as a significant and modifiable risk factor for the development of dementia, underscoring the urgent need for proactive clinical and public health interventions. Emerging research suggests that the relationship between alcohol consumption and cognitive health is nuanced, with studies indicating that the lowest risk for cognitive dysfunction and dementia is associated…

Avoiding smoking, not having diabetes, and having normal blood pressure may help protect against dementia for an additional 13 years

A new study assesses how managing factors such as diabetes may affect dementia risk. See all topics

Nearly half of dementia cases may be connected to risk factors that people can potentially change, including smoking and high blood pressure. New research from Lund University has identified how specific risk factors are associated with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia, the two most common causes of dementia

For most of history, dementia was not common. The likelihood of developing the disease increases with age, and people in the past typically didn’t live well into their senior years