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Experts stunned by report of GOP rep allegedly found in dementia facility

Rep. Kay Granger had been "missing" for several months, before The Dallas Express staff writer Carlos Turcios reported Friday that the newspaper allegedly discovered the Republican lawmaker's whereabouts. Turcios reported, "According to Ms. Granger’s roll call vote page, Grangers last vote was on July 24th, 2024," and when the newspaper tried contacting the Lone Star state lawmakers' Texas and DC …

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1 day, 18 hours ago

Kay Granger is residing in assisted-living facility, her son tells Dallas publication

Politico

Her situation attracted attention after an article was published in The Dallas Express in which it was reported that Granger had been residing in “a local memory care and assisted living home for some time after having been found wandering lost and confused in her former Cultural District/West 7th neighborhood.” The publication noted she had not voted on the House …

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Anil Sharma’s Vanvaas: Chaotic Take on Dementia and Family Betrayal

Deccan Chronicle

Trust Anil Sharma to go berserk. Tyagi has three family children, their spouses and some irrelevant grandchildren pottering the Simla landscape at Vimala Sadan. The large family is inclusive of Somu and wife Manjari, Bablu and Aanchan and the youngest couple Chutka and Pooja Also in the pie is friend lawyer Gautam Gupta who is a rare honest bone in …

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Vanvaas review: Nana Patekar, Utkarsh Sharma's film is a dull version of Baghban

India Today

The relationship between parents and their children is believed to be sacred, but is it really so? Starring Nana Patekar and Utkarsh Sharma in lead roles, Vanvaas may have noble intentions but falters at the execution level, making it a tedious watch. The film bears an uncanny resemblance to Amitabh Bachchan's 2003 film Baghban, but the children in Vanvaas are …

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1 week, 2 days ago

These Simple Tasks Can Cut Your Risk Of Dementia

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MoMo Productions via Getty Images The simple task of doing chores is now linked with a reduction in the risk of developing dementia. A large UK-based study published in the American Academy of Neurology’s medical journal found that physical and mental activities ― such as doing household chores, exercising or visiting loved ones may help lower the risk of dementia. …

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1 week, 4 days ago

Running is good for health, but exercise it with caution

India Today

Running is a powerful tool to enhance health, reducing risks of obesity, diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and even mental health issues like depression and dementia. "Running is an excellent activity for physical and mental well-being, but it's important to run smartly to stay safe and healthy," Dr Kumar wrote in the post. "Many runners compromise on sleep to train more, …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Dementia doctor with Alzheimer's reveals how he pumped breaks on disease

Daily Mail

A dementia doctor has detailed how a little-known symptom in his 50s revealed he would develop Alzheimer's later in life. Nine years on from his official diagnosis in 2015, Dr Gibbs tells DailyMail.com that by implementing a series of lifestyle changes, he's managed to slow the progression. Spending more than two decades caring for patients with dementia, leading neurologist Dr …

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1 week, 6 days ago

An Augmented Reality Program Can Help Patients Overcome Parkinson’s Symptoms

Wired

In 2018, Tom Finn took his father, Nigel, to a physiotherapy appointment. The physiotherapist told Finn about cue markers—colored lines laid on the floor that can help Parkinson’s patients overcome difficulty walking. Solving the Parkinson’s Puzzle Piece by Piece Using Good Vibrations to Restore Confidence in Movement Charco Neurotech is building wearable devices that vibrate at high frequency to provide …

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The condition that remains the UK’s leading cause of death

The Independent

Sign up for our free Health Check email to receive exclusive analysis on the week in health Get our free Health Check email Get our free Health Check email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. It added that the upcoming 10-Year Health Plan should be used to “future-proof” NHS dementia …

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Missing Wyoming man with dementia spotted by wife on Salt Lake City TV dies after return home

Associated Press

SALT LAKE CITY — A missing Wyoming man with dementia whose wife spotted him on the nightly TV news hundreds of miles away in Salt Lake City has died soon after returning home. Michael Black had wandered away from home Nov. 25 and hitchhiked more than 200 miles to Salt Lake City. By Nov. 27, he had gotten a ride …

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2 weeks ago

Welcome to smog season: How will air pollution change where and when we travel?

BBC

Welcome to smog season: How will air pollution change where and when we travel? Getty Images New Delhi recently saw air pollution levels at 30-35 times the safe limit As New Delhi makes headlines yet again for its choking smog, experts and holidaymakers alike are pondering how worsening air quality will change travel in the long-term. Luckily, Hanoi's haze – …

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Giant coffee study reveals how your daily brew could add years to your life

India Today

New research from the University of Coimbra in Portugal suggests that coffee may offer significant health benefits, potentially contributing to a longer and healthier life. The study, co-led by neuroscientist Rodrigo Cunha and featured in Ageing Research Reviews, emphasises that moderate coffee consumption can counteract biological mechanisms that typically decline with age, leading to various health issues. Key health indicators …

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Beverly Glenn-Copeland’s triumphant L.A. debut coincides with forthcoming doc about his dementia

LA Times

“This took 30 years to write,” Beverly Glenn-Copeland says, laughing, remembering how his song “Prince Caspian’s Dream” came to him in small increments every 10 years starting in the 1990s. “This is my alter ego,” Glenn said, holding up a picture of a turtle, “it takes me a very long time to get to any place in my life.” In …

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Mohamed Al Fayed ‘should have been prosecuted like a Nazi general’, says son Omar

The Independent

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A son of Mohamed Al Fayed has said the former …

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2 weeks, 3 days ago

Doctors warn unsuspecting item lurking in 70% of homes may lead to cancer and dementia

Daily Mail

Health experts are warning about the dangers of scented candles and incense this holiday season as evidence mounts that they can cause cancer. In an opinion piece in the Conversation, two prominent researchers in Ireland warned that scented candles popular all year round release toxic gases like carbon monoxide, chemicals, and several volatile organic compounds. They added: 'Some of the …

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Frail Bruce Willis, 69, is seen on rare outing amid his dementia battle while the actor's daughters Tallulah and Scout meet up for a pamper session

Daily Mail

Bruce Willis was seen on a rare outing in Los Angeles on Wednesday amid his battle with frontotemporal dementia. Bruce Willis was seen on a rare outing in Los Angeles on Wednesday amid his battle with frontotemporal dementia Meanwhile two of his daughters, Tallulah, 30, and Scout, 33, enjoyed some quality time together as they headed to a beauty salon …

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A missing Wyoming man with dementia is safe after being spotted on TV hundreds of miles away

Associated Press

SALT LAKE CITY — A Wyoming man with dementia who wandered away from home and hitchhiked to Salt Lake City is safe after his wife spotted him in a TV news segment about helping those in need. Ninety-one-year-old Michael Black ended up at Rescue Mission of Salt Lake, over 200 miles away from the couple’s home in Afton in western …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Worried about dementia? Study says improve heart and lung health; here’s why

Hindustan Times

The way our body handles workouts, might not just contribute to physical strength, but also act as mental insurance. The study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, states that people with higher cardiorespiratory fitness perform better in cognitive tests. Higher cardiorespiratory fitness can prevent cognitive decline in the later years. It was observed that people with higher cardiorespiratory …

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3 weeks ago

Former world snooker champion Terry Griffiths dies aged 77

The Hindu

Former world snooker champion Terry Griffiths has died at the age of 77 after a long battle with dementia, his family has confirmed. He was surrounded by his family in his beloved home-town in South Wales.” READ:Snooker player Mark King banned for five years for fixing match and providing inside information The World Snooker Tour described Griffiths as an “all-time …

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Indian-origin CEO strikes 'significant' UK deal to combat cancer, dementia

India Today

The root causes of diseases like cancer, dementia and heart disease are expected to be better understood following a “significant” research partnership involving an Indian-origin entrepreneur’s genetics initiative. “This project represents a significant leap forward in epigenetic research, an increasingly important area of study related to disease progression and response to treatment,” said Sanghera, born in the UK to a …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Timothy West's son Samuel reveals the actor's wife Prunella Scales - who is battling vascular dementia - is 'not well enough to take in' that he has died

Daily Mail

Timothy West's son Samuel has revealed that the actor's wife Prunella Scales is 'not well enough to take in' that he has died. The English actor passed away in his sleep last month at the age of 90 leaving behind his beloved wife, Fawlty Towers star Prunella. Timothy West's son Samuel has revealed that the actor's wife Prunella Scales is …

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Experts emphasise the need for dementia-friendly hospitals

The Hindu

Dementia India Alliance, in collaboration with the National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers, has drafted the Dementia Friendly Hospital Checklist, said Radha S. Murthy, President of the NGO, speaking at the valedictory of the two-day International Dementia Care Conference that concluded in the city on Saturday. NIMHANS director Pratima Murthy emphasised the need for networking and collaboration among …

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Bruce Willis: Die Hard actor seen in rare photo after dementia diagnosis

The Independent

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Neurologist reveals five 2-minute tests that can uncover hidden signs of early dementia

Daily Mail

Are you concerned your memory is not what it used to be? US based Neurologist Dr Baibing Chen, who goes by Dr Bing on social media, shared five simple tests that involve drawing clocks and counting while walking, that he said can spot the early signs of dementia. The clock drawing test relies on the patient remembering what a clock …

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Experts stunned by report of GOP rep allegedly found in dementia facility

Kay Granger is residing in assisted-living facility, her son tells Dallas publication

Anil Sharma’s Vanvaas: Chaotic Take on Dementia and Family Betrayal

Vanvaas review: Nana Patekar, Utkarsh Sharma's film is a dull version of Baghban

These Simple Tasks Can Cut Your Risk Of Dementia

Running is good for health, but exercise it with caution

Dementia doctor with Alzheimer's reveals how he pumped breaks on disease

An Augmented Reality Program Can Help Patients Overcome Parkinson’s Symptoms

The condition that remains the UK’s leading cause of death

Missing Wyoming man with dementia spotted by wife on Salt Lake City TV dies after return home

Welcome to smog season: How will air pollution change where and when we travel?

Giant coffee study reveals how your daily brew could add years to your life

Beverly Glenn-Copeland’s triumphant L.A. debut coincides with forthcoming doc about his dementia

Mohamed Al Fayed ‘should have been prosecuted like a Nazi general’, says son Omar

Doctors warn unsuspecting item lurking in 70% of homes may lead to cancer and dementia

Frail Bruce Willis, 69, is seen on rare outing amid his dementia battle while the actor's daughters Tallulah and Scout meet up for a pamper session

A missing Wyoming man with dementia is safe after being spotted on TV hundreds of miles away

Worried about dementia? Study says improve heart and lung health; here’s why

Former world snooker champion Terry Griffiths dies aged 77

Indian-origin CEO strikes 'significant' UK deal to combat cancer, dementia

Timothy West's son Samuel reveals the actor's wife Prunella Scales - who is battling vascular dementia - is 'not well enough to take in' that he has died

Experts emphasise the need for dementia-friendly hospitals

Bruce Willis: Die Hard actor seen in rare photo after dementia diagnosis

Neurologist reveals five 2-minute tests that can uncover hidden signs of early dementia