If you want to lower your dementia risk, you’ve probably heard one piece of advice: “Train your brain.”
New research sh…
Dementia
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A team of researchers from Rush University Medical Center in the U.S. has found that a lifelong habit of reading helps protect against dementia. The same benefit appeared for other…
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If your morning starts with the aroma of fresh coffee, there’s good news: a 40-year study suggests your daily cup could help preserve your memory into old age. 40 Years…
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Researchers at Stanford University and collaborators developed an AI system that predicts the risk of developing numerous diseases by analyzing data from just one night of sleep. By examining a…
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Paying attention to these troubling symptoms can prompt early intervention and treatment for dementia. Previously, researchers established a link between depression and dementia. Now, a team from University College London…
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Dementia is the seventh leading cause of death and a primary cause of disability worldwide. Currently, there are over 55 million people suffering from this condition on our planet. Despite…
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According to a new study, cheese — one of the most beloved foods — may help protect against dementia. A team of researchers from Lund University in Sweden has found…
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You’ve been commuting home from work along the same route for five years. But recently, while stopped at a traffic light, you find yourself struggling to remember whether to turn…
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Researchers from the Technical University of Dresden (Germany), the Monell Chemical Senses Center (USA), the University of East Anglia, University College London, and the charity SmellTaste (UK) say a diminished…
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An intriguing study focused on preventing was conducted by a large team of researchers from leading scientific institutions in Japan. Among them are Niigata University, the National Center for Geriatrics…
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Changes in brain shape may conceal signs of future . In their study, a team of neurobiologists from the University of California, Irvine (USA) and the University of La Laguna…
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Experts have identified ten early warning signs of —a disease that gradually robs individuals of their memory, emotional control, and cognitive abilities. In the UK, over 944,000 people currently live…
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Why the Risk Increases Even with Small Amounts A study analyzed data from over half a million people. Over several years, nearly 15,000 participants were diagnosed with . It was…
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Research conducted by neurologists at Johns Hopkins University (USA) has revealed that contaminated with various emissions can trigger the development of severe forms of . Such polluted air leads to…
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Health & Beauty
The illusion of positivity: a mistaken assessment of others’ emotions is an early sign of dementia.
A new study by researchers from Tel Aviv University (Israel) and the University of Cambridge (UK) has revealed that interpreting as more positive than they actually are may be an…
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Food & Nutrition
Foods that age the brain: A 15-year study revealed the main “culprits” of dementia.
We know that nutrition affects weight and . However, as reported by the Daily Mail, a major study has shown that it is also directly linked to the rate of…
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Struggles with navigating unfamiliar territory may be more indicative of potential than the classic forgetfulness of where you left your keys. According to a new study, even before tests reveal…
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German researchers have discovered that the loss of could be one of the first signs of developing . This finding emerged from observations of mice, PET scans of patients, and…
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is a debilitating condition that destroys cognitive functions such as thinking, memory, and reasoning. It turns out that this illness, which affects around 57 million people worldwide, is not limited…
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The speed at which our bodies age and wear down doesn’t necessarily align with a person’s chronological age. This discrepancy helps scientists predict life expectancy and disease risk. An international…
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It turns out that night owls, or those who thrive in the late hours, may age mentally faster than early risers. To uncover this, a team of researchers from the…
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Currently, around 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia. However, researchers from the University of Queensland in Australia believe that the situation may improve. The reason is that the…
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A team of researchers from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (China) and the University of Sydney (Australia) has engaged nearly half a million participants in a 13-year study. The…
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Frontotemporal dementia has garnered significant public attention, especially after Bruce Willis’s family announced in 2023 that he had been diagnosed with this condition. A new study by Swedish researchers from…
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Researchers at Harvard have analyzed the work lives and causes of death for millions of Americans. By comparing data from around 400 professions, they discovered that taxi and ambulance drivers…
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South Korean researchers have announced that if you have elevated levels of so-called “bad” cholesterol in your blood, you may be at a higher risk of developing dementia. To reach…
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Many of us may not be aware of the miraculous benefits of vitamin K. Interestingly, it can be found in many everyday food products, with our bodies primarily obtaining it…
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A team of researchers from Johns Hopkins University (USA) has detailed the connection between physical activity and the likelihood of developing dementia. The researchers emphasized that it takes less exercise…
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Regular bad dreams and nightmares in middle and older age may indicate a high likelihood of developing dementia. People spend about a third of their lives asleep. Yet, they know…
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Previous studies have shown that a diet rich in fish, legumes, and vegetables can reduce the risk of potential dementia by 25 percent. Following such a dietary program between the…
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Currently, over 55 million people worldwide are living with dementia, a figure that has reached unprecedented levels. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, which leads to a…
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Health & Beauty
Young dementia – the pain of our time: the causes of early cognitive decline have been identified.
Medical professionals are sounding the alarm. While dementia typically affects older adults, each year, hundreds of thousands of people are diagnosed with early-onset dementia (EOD). A large-scale study conducted by…
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A new study from leading research centers in Japan links the abundant consumption of green tea to a reduction in white matter damage in older adults. This suggests that this…
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Health & Beauty
The proteins associated with brain aging are most active at the ages of 57, 70, and 78.
Researchers have identified 13 proteins linked to brain aging. According to their findings, changes in the concentration of these proteins in the blood can indicate a person’s brain age. In…
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We spend a third of our lives asleep, often accompanied by dreams. Yet, despite the central role dreams play in our lives, we still know surprisingly little about why we…
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British researchers have identified a rather intriguing and even unexpected method for combating the likelihood of dementia. The surprise, in particular, lies in the increased consumption of red wine. While…
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A morning espresso accompanying a light breakfast or a cup of coffee between business meetings may help reduce the risk of developing dementia, particularly its most severe form—Alzheimer’s disease. This…
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Our eyes can reveal a lot about the health of our brains. Scientists assert that vision problems may serve as an early warning sign of declining cognitive functions. A recent…
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Health & Beauty
A new type of memory loss has been identified, which was previously mistaken for Alzheimer’s disease.
The discovery authors are neurologists from the Mayo Clinic in the U.S., often referred to as a “medical Mecca,” along with their colleagues from various scientific and medical centers in…
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Insomnia may indicate a higher likelihood of dementia in older age. One of the key signs of an increased risk for developing dementia is experiencing unpleasant or terrifying dreams—those that…
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Health & Beauty
Seriously and for the long term: physical exercise enhances brain function in older age.
The link between physical exercise and improved brain health is well established in science. However, new research has revealed that the cognitive benefits from certain types of physical activity can…
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Health & Beauty
The consequences of a tumultuous youth: an unhealthy lifestyle at 20 poses a risk of dementia by 40.
Have you turned 40 and find yourself complaining about memory lapses? Then take a moment to reflect on the lifestyle you led in your younger years. If, in your 20s,…
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A team of researchers from Sichuan University in Chengdu, China, has reached this conclusion. Their study also revealed that individuals with higher muscle strength are less likely to develop neurodegenerative…
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A team of researchers from Australia, the United States, and Canada has found that the third stage of sleep—known as slow-wave sleep—plays a crucial role in reducing the risk of…
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A team of Japanese researchers has demonstrated that climbing the social ladder can reduce the risk of developing dementia by 40 percent. However, this ascent must not only be successful…
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While dementia is more commonly associated with older age, hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are diagnosed with early-onset dementia (YOD) each year. A comprehensive study conducted by researchers from…
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Interestingly, the human brain has been increasing in size since the 1930s. According to scientists, a larger brain size is associated with better health and improved cognitive functions. Researchers at…
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First and foremost, middle-aged men are at the highest risk. Scientists warn that an increase in abdominal fat can lead to brain aging and a decline in cognitive functions. Researchers…