Browsing: Dementia

According to the World Health Organization (WHO) , as of 2021, about 57 million people around the world were living with dementia, with more than 60% of cases occurring in low- and middle-income countries

Exercise, a healthy diet, and an active social life can reduce the risk of dementia, while smoking and alcohol have the opposite effect. What is good for overall health therefore also protects against dementia and other cognitive impairments, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva in its new recommendations for the prevention of…

The World Health Organization (WHO) today released updated guidelines on reducing the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, providing countries with evidence-based recommendations to help prevent or delay the onset of dementia across the life course

Natural plant compounds known as polyphenols, found in berries, tea, cocoa, coffee, and extra virgin olive oil, may positively influence biological processes linked to Alzheimer’s disease and other disorders characterized by the gradual loss of nerve cells, according to a review by researchers at Semmelweis University. The analysis, published in Nutrients, suggests that these bioactive…

Researchers created a digital therapy platform, for use on mobile devices or computers, and tested it out on almost 500 volunteers. 

The World Health Organization (WHO) explains that as of 2021, 57 million people worldwide were living with dementia

Past studies show there are certain healthy lifestyle choices that people can make to potentially help them lower their risk for dementia

Past studies show there are certain healthy lifestyle choices that people can make to potentially help them lower their risk for dementia. 

A structured programme involving regular exercise and a brain-healthy diet could improve memory and thinking in older people at risk of dementia, a new study suggests. The trial across 12 countries in Latin America included more than 1,000 patients aged 60 to 77

LONDON – British brothers Jordan and Cian Adams made sure to bring back little mementos from their day sitting among the VIPs at Wimbledon