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People who are hard of hearing spend more energy listening. That energy comes at the expense of other cognitive functions. Cognitive functions are the mental processes in the brain that enable us to think and solve problems, among other things. In a new study featuring data from 573,088 people, researchers from the Department of Clinical…
Today, by and large, patients receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s only after they exhibit well-known signs of the disease, such as memory loss. By that point, the best treatment options simply slow further progression of symptoms. But research has shown that the seeds of Alzheimer’s are planted years — even decades — earlier, long before…
Dementia is a disorder that causes a decline in cognitive abilities so severely in many cases that it can impact daily life. The condition affects over 55 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization and while there’s no surefire way to prevent dementia, there are lifestyle choices that greatly decrease the risk and Eat This, Not…
A Yale Medicine neurologist discusses this early stage of memory loss. We’ve all walked into a room, only to have forgotten exactly why we are there. Or maybe our ability to recall names of long-lost friends or classmates isn’t quite what it used to be. These are normal signs of aging. But, if such events…
People with at least two of the diseases type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke have double the risk of developing dementia. Prevention of diabetes and cardiovascular disease could therefore be a strategy for reducing dementia risk, a study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia suggests. Type 2 diabetes, heart diseases…
Social isolation is directly linked with changes in the brain structures associated with memory, making it a clear risk factor for dementia, scientists have found. Social isolation is an independent risk factor for dementia Interdisciplinary study shows changes to brain structures associated with memory and cognitive function are directly linked to social isolation Data shows…
Concerns about dementia prevention for aging parents are common and figuring out manageable steps that integrate seamlessly into daily life can be difficult. An uncomplicated starting point? Consider their regular hydration habits. Dementia impacts approximately 55 million individuals globally, altering their cognitive function and memory retention. This piece offers five top beverage choices that can…
Seven healthy habits and lifestyle factors may play a role in lowering the risk of dementia in people with the highest genetic risk, according to research published in the May 25, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The seven cardiovascular and brain health factors, known as the American Heart…
Researchers have found that eating cranberries could improve memory, ward off dementia, and reduce ‘bad’ cholesterol. The research team studied the benefits of consuming the equivalent of a cup of cranberries a day among 50 to 80-year-olds. They hope that their findings could have implications for the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia. Adding…
