How to avoid dementia: Scientists’s seven healthy habits that could help cut risk
2 years ago

How to avoid dementia: Scientists’s seven healthy habits that could help cut risk

The Independent  

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Want To Prevent Dementia? Ask These 12 Questions At Your Next Doctor's Appointment.
1 month, 1 week ago

Want To Prevent Dementia? Ask These 12 Questions At Your Next Doctor's Appointment.

Huff Post  

Tom Werner via Getty Images From your diet to exercise to sleep patterns, lots of aspects of your brain health are in your own control. “That’s why these questions are very important, because we are trying to prevent people from having difficulties in the future, whether it’s heart attack, strokes or just, in general, for brain health,” Garg explained. He …

5 Unusual Things Neurologists Do Every Day To Lower Their Risk Of Dementia
1 month, 4 weeks ago

5 Unusual Things Neurologists Do Every Day To Lower Their Risk Of Dementia

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Because we are living longer than previous generations did, there is a higher likelihood that people will experience brain deterioration. The aging population may be living with lifestyle chronic diseases like high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes, which also raise a person’s dementia risk. “There’s certainly a benefit to lifestyle interventions, both at reducing the time …

Up to 4 in 10 people could develop dementia after 55. What you can do to lower your risk
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Up to 4 in 10 people could develop dementia after 55. What you can do to lower your risk

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — About a million Americans a year are expected to develop dementia by 2060, roughly double today’s toll, researchers reported Monday. It’s a sobering number but there are steps people can take to reduce that risk, such as controlling high blood pressure and other bad-for-the-brain health problems. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard …

These Risk Factors At Age 60 May Be The Strongest Predictors Of Dementia
3 months, 1 week ago

These Risk Factors At Age 60 May Be The Strongest Predictors Of Dementia

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LOADING ERROR LOADING A new study found that several risk factors at age 60 may be strong predictors of dementia and cognitive impairment later in life. For instance, the report found that people born in the South “face statistically significantly higher chances of developing dementia, even when controlling for many other factors.” Peter Hudomiet, an economist at RAND and one …

Worried about dementia? Study says improve heart and lung health; here’s why
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Dementia may arrive a decade earlier in men at high risk for heart disease, study finds
4 months ago

Dementia may arrive a decade earlier in men at high risk for heart disease, study finds

CNN  

Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. “Modifying cardiovascular risk may prevent Alzheimer’s disease,” said Edison, who is also the head of the Memory Research Centre at Imperial College London. “Our results suggest that this should be done a decade earlier in males than in females irrespective of whether they carry the risk genes for Alzheimer’s disease.” The …

Why brain aging can vary dramatically between people
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Why brain aging can vary dramatically between people

CNN  

CNN — Researchers are uncovering deeper insights into how the human brain ages and what factors may be tied to healthier cognitive aging, including exercising, avoiding tobacco, speaking a second language or even playing a musical instrument. “We have found that things like keeping physically and mentally active and engaged, having few ‘vascular’ risk factors, speaking a second language, playing …

Free dementia risk reduction workshop held
6 months, 1 week ago

Free dementia risk reduction workshop held

The Hindu  

To mark, World Alzheimer’s Day 2024, Dementia India Alliance, an NGO promoting the cause of dementia, organised a free workshop on ‘Dementia Risk Reduction’ on Saturday. With dementia affecting over 88 lakh people in India and projections suggesting a rise to 1.7 core by 2036, the need for preventive strategies is more critical than ever, said Radha S. Murthy, DIA …

With dementia cases set to triple by 2050 in our region, there are 14 risk factors to watch for
6 months, 1 week ago

With dementia cases set to triple by 2050 in our region, there are 14 risk factors to watch for

ABC  

Professor Matthew Kiernan, a neurologist and expert in neurodegenerative diseases, is an unlikely hit at dinner parties. "Without doubt," says Kiernan, director of Neuroscience Research Australia and co-author of research published in The Lancet Regional Health Western Pacific that explores risk factors for dementia in an area that includes Australia, China and Japan, as well as nations in the Pacific …

Up to half of dementia cases could be prevented by addressing key risk factors: Study
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Up to half of dementia cases could be prevented by addressing key risk factors: Study

Hindustan Times  

Millions of cases of dementia could be prevented or delayed by reducing a range of risk factors such as smoking or air pollution, according to a major new study, though outside experts warn that such measures can only go so far. "Nearly half of dementias could theoretically be prevented by eliminating these 14 risk factors," the study said. Masud Husain, …

Tackle these 14 factors to lower dementia risk, report suggests
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Tackle these 14 factors to lower dementia risk, report suggests

CNN  

Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. But addressing 14 risk factors over the course of one’s life — starting in childhood — could prevent or delay nearly half of cases, according to a large report by 27 dementia experts. “The progress in preventing and treating dementia is accelerating.” The initial 12 risk factors were linked …

Lifestyle changes such as eating less, keeping active and cutting out alcohol and cigarettes could halve the risk of dementia, study reveals
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Lifestyle changes such as eating less, keeping active and cutting out alcohol and cigarettes could halve the risk of dementia, study reveals

Daily Mail  

Half of dementia cases could be prevented if people adopted healthier and more environmentally-friendly lifestyles, a study will reveal this week. By eating less, keeping active, cutting out alcohol and cigarettes and exercising the brain, it is possible for people to take their fate into their own hands even if they are at high genetic risk. Half of dementia cases …

Healthy childhood diet keeps dementia away, scientists say
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Healthy childhood diet keeps dementia away, scientists say

The Independent  

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Want To Lower Your Dementia Risk? Get These 3 Factors Under Control.
11 months, 1 week ago

Want To Lower Your Dementia Risk? Get These 3 Factors Under Control.

Huff Post  

Tim Robberts via Getty Images Dementia isn't entirely within your control, but addressing these specific habits can help. “It follows that improving risk factors, such as lifestyles that contribute to developing those conditions, could significantly decrease dementia rates.” In addition to helping to control obesity, hypertension and diabetes, Pascual-Leone said, physical exercise might also help promote the formation of new …

Scientists find 5 factors that can improve brain health, lower dementia risk
1 year, 1 month ago

Scientists find 5 factors that can improve brain health, lower dementia risk

India Today  

Scientists have unlocked the secrets to maintaining a sharp mind in later years. A recent study published in JAMA Neurology identified five lifestyle factors that contribute to brain health as individuals age. Factors for improved brain health included no smoking, engaging in moderate to vigorous exercise, limited alcohol consumption, participating in brain-stimulating activities, and following a variation of the MIND …

Top lifestyle habits that raise risk of dementia
1 year, 2 months ago

Top lifestyle habits that raise risk of dementia

Hindustan Times  

Dementia is one of the most debilitating disorders of the brain that can wipe precious memories and can eventually steal the freedom of doing daily chores independently. Certain lifestyle habits like leading a sedentary way of life, not socialising enough, eating processed foods, smoking, and alcohol can increase risk of the brain disorder. While dementia is not entirely preventable, certain …

What does the latest research say about how to reduce dementia risk?
1 year, 2 months ago

What does the latest research say about how to reduce dementia risk?

ABC  

You may be aware that smoking, lack of exercise, poor diet and too much alcohol are linked to dementia and stroke. Neuroscience Research Australia chief executive and Brain Foundation president Matthew Kiernan takes us through the latest research, and we hear from people who are trying to reduce their dementia risk. "Maybe it's through the release of other neurotransmitters in …

6 Seemingly Harmless Habits That May Increase Your Risk Of Dementia
1 year, 2 months ago

6 Seemingly Harmless Habits That May Increase Your Risk Of Dementia

Huff Post  

LaylaBird via Getty Images These lifestyle factors could be messing with your cognitive function. “Dementia is a group of conditions characterized by impairment of at least two brain functions, such as judgment and memory loss,” explained Blair Steel, a psychologist at Carrara Treatment, Wellness & Spa. Steel said “being inactive does a number on the brain.” Just like other muscles, …

What we can do to protect people from dementia
1 year, 3 months ago

What we can do to protect people from dementia

The Independent  

The shadow that looms over all of us. A new report from Alzheimer’s Research UK shows that dementia risk rises with increasing deprivation, and people living in deprived areas die from dementia at an earlier age than people in more privileged areas. Alzheimer’s Research UK, reviewing the evidence, calls for action in five areas to delay the onset of dementia …

Pandemic had real lasting impact on cognitive function in over-50s, study finds
1 year, 4 months ago

Pandemic had real lasting impact on cognitive function in over-50s, study finds

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. Read our privacy policy Lockdowns and other restrictions brought in during the pandemic have had …

7 Things Dementia Experts Would Never, Ever Do
1 year, 4 months ago

7 Things Dementia Experts Would Never, Ever Do

Huff Post  

Jacobs Stock Photography Ltd via Getty Images There are habits you should and shouldn't practice in order to keep your brain sharp. “It’s never too late to start a healthy habit — even people who have mild cognitive changes or dementia can benefit from brain healthy habits.” But what about the things you should never do? It’s important to keep …

World Alzheimer's Day: 7 things you should do every day to cut Alzheimer's disease risk
1 year, 6 months ago

World Alzheimer's Day: 7 things you should do every day to cut Alzheimer's disease risk

Hindustan Times  

Alzheimer's disease can have a devastating impact on one's life. Studies prove that chances of Alzheimer's can be reduced with lifestyle modifications be it regular physical activity, good diet, managing stress and chronic conditions. On the occasion of World Alzheimer's Day, here are factors that can help reduce risk of the disease As per researchers, compared to people with no …

How sedentary lifestyle is linked to dementia
1 year, 6 months ago

How sedentary lifestyle is linked to dementia

Live Mint  

A sedentary lifestyle has been linked to high blood pressure, cognitive decline, obesity, and heart disease. The dementia risk significantly increased among adults aged 60 and above who spent over 10 hours a day engaging in sedentary behaviours such as sitting, the press statement by USC revealed. Published in JAMA, the findings showed that individual sedentary periods didn’t matter as …

Scientists share the habits that could take 20 years off your life
1 year, 8 months ago

Scientists share the habits that could take 20 years off your life

The Independent  

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US study reveals eight habits that lengthen your life by up to 24 YEARS
1 year, 8 months ago

US study reveals eight habits that lengthen your life by up to 24 YEARS

Daily Mail  

Adopting eight healthy habits in middle age could lengthen your life by decades. A major US study looked at eight important habits of a healthy lifestyle, including not smoking, having a good diet, sleeping well and managing stress. How to lengthen your life by decades Being physically active — more than around 30 minutes a day of moderate to vigorous …

MIT professor reveals key to maintaining healthy brain function and averting dementia
2 years ago

MIT professor reveals key to maintaining healthy brain function and averting dementia

The Independent  

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Mediterranean diet can lower dementia risk by quarter, study finds
2 years ago

Mediterranean diet can lower dementia risk by quarter, study finds

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. However, they added that a Mediterranean diet with lots of plant-based foods could still be …

What you need to know about dementia
2 years ago

What you need to know about dementia

Live Mint  

Dementia is in the spotlight again after news emerged last month of Hollywood actor Bruce Willis' diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia. someone has dementia, it is not just memory decline common in older people," says Dr KS Shaji, Professor and Dean, Research, at Kerala University of Health Sciences. "Neurodegenerative dementias, which includes Alzheimer's, explains more than 50 per cent of cases …

Tea, wine and veg: The key to preventing dementia
2 years, 4 months ago

Tea, wine and veg: The key to preventing dementia

Daily Mail  

A cup of tea with breakfast, a leafy spinach salad for lunch and a glass of red wine for dinner could slash the risk of developing dementia, according to research. People who have a higher intake of food or drink containing antioxidant flavonols – plant compounds linked to a variety of health benefits – appear to have a slower rate …

Elderly people's risk of developing dementia is decreasing: Study
2 years, 4 months ago

Elderly people's risk of developing dementia is decreasing: Study

Hindustan Times  

According to a recent study, the frequency of dementia among Americans over 65 has decreased by 3.7 percentage points between the years 2000 and 2016. Elderly people's risk of developing dementia is decreasing: Study Differences in the prevalence of dementia between Black men and white men narrowed, with the prevalence of dementia dropping by 7.3 percentage points among Black men …

These 5 Lifestyle Changes Can Possibly Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
2 years, 4 months ago

These 5 Lifestyle Changes Can Possibly Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

News 18  

Unhealthy lifestyle habits and leading a stressful life may lead to Alzheimer’s or dementia. Alzheimer’s is a brain disorder that gradually destroys memory and thinking skills along with impacting other brain functions. If a person is at risk with Alzheimer’s, there are high chances of him developing severe memory impairment and even losing the ability to carry out everyday tasks. …

US dementia rates DROPPED 4% since 2000 'thanks to health conscious generation'
2 years, 4 months ago

US dementia rates DROPPED 4% since 2000 'thanks to health conscious generation'

Daily Mail  

It said this could be driven by improved education or treatments for patients America's dementia rates have fallen by a third in the past two decades — even though more people are living with the condition than ever before. Experts at the Alzheimer's Association said falling dementia rates were 'very welcome', but that the findings needed to be confirmed by …

Alzheimer’s disease: 5 daily habits that increase risk of dementia
2 years, 4 months ago

Alzheimer’s disease: 5 daily habits that increase risk of dementia

Hindustan Times  

Are you using it or losing it? A mind that doesn't 'exercise' can shrink which could lead to cognitive decline and also increase risk of Alzheimer's disease. Amyloid, a protein forms plaques around brain cells, while another protein tau could form tangles within brain cells. Dr. Mazhar Abbas Turabi, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Masina Hospital, Byculla, Mumbai tells HT Digital about harmful …

Do healthy diets really reduce the risk of dementia?
2 years, 5 months ago

Do healthy diets really reduce the risk of dementia?

Live Mint  

Several studies suggest that a person's risk of dementia can be reduced by eating a healthy diet, but the findings of a new study suggest that two diets, including the Mediterranean diet, are not linked to a reduced risk of dementia. "Previous studies on the effects of diet on dementia risk have had mixed results," said study author Isabelle Glans, …

7 Healthy Steps To Reduce Risk Of Dementia In People With Type 2 Diabetes
2 years, 6 months ago

7 Healthy Steps To Reduce Risk Of Dementia In People With Type 2 Diabetes

News 18  

Every participant was scored on a scale of zero to seven, wherein they were awarded one point for following a healthy habit. Healthy lifestyle changes can help in reducing the risk of developing dementia among the people with type 2 diabetes, according to a new study. Yingli Lu of Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, China, who authored the …

7 lifestyle habits to reduce risk of dementia in people with diabetes
2 years, 6 months ago

7 lifestyle habits to reduce risk of dementia in people with diabetes

Hindustan Times  

In adults with type 2 diabetes, a combination of seven healthy lifestyle habits, including sleeping seven to nine hours per day, exercising regularly, and having frequent social interaction, was related with a decreased risk of dementia. "We investigated whether a broad combination of healthy lifestyle habits could offset that dementia risk and found that people with diabetes who incorporated seven …

The very simple task which may keep dementia at bay
2 years, 7 months ago

The very simple task which may keep dementia at bay

The Telegraph  

Listening to the radio is better at warding off dementia than exercise, a new study suggests. The data included more than two million people and found that leisure activities were effective at protecting against the disease, lowering the risk by 17 per cent, but some hobbies were found to be better than others. Mental activity - which includes reading, writing, …

Lifestyle Alterations To Prevent Dementia
2 years, 8 months ago

Lifestyle Alterations To Prevent Dementia

News 18  

Dementia is a syndrome that causes loss in cognitive function. Typically chronic or progressive in character, this mental illness impairs the memory, reasoning, and social skills of a person and significantly interferes with day-to-day functioning. Aim for a healthy weight and be physically active:Engaging in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity exercise each week can help you maintain a healthy …

Does your lifestyle increase your risk of Dementia
2 years, 8 months ago

Does your lifestyle increase your risk of Dementia

Live Mint  

A recent Baycrest research found that adults without dementia risk factors like smoking, diabetes, or hearing loss had the brain health of someone up to 10 to 20 years younger than them. This is crucial as it means risk factors can and should be addressed as early as possible," says Dr Nicole Anderson, Senior Scientist at the RRI, Associate Scientific …

Do you know lifestyle may be more important than age in determining Dementia risk?
2 years, 8 months ago

Do you know lifestyle may be more important than age in determining Dementia risk?

Hindustan Times  

A recent Baycrest research found that adults without dementia risk factors like smoking, diabetes, or hearing loss had brain health compared to those who are 10 to 20 years younger than them. The research discovered that only one dementia risk factor can age a person's cognitive health by up to three years. This is crucial as it means risk factors …

Physical inactivity and midlife obesity are both tied to increased risk of developing Alzheimer's
2 years, 10 months ago

Physical inactivity and midlife obesity are both tied to increased risk of developing Alzheimer's

Daily Mail  

America's obesity problem may translate into larger issues down the line, as a new study finds that being overweight and living a sedentary lifestyle can put someone at an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's. Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles and UC San Francisco found that a person who suffers from midlife obesity is at an 18 percent …

Keeping fit can cut your risk of dementia by up to a THIRD, new research suggests
3 years, 1 month ago

Keeping fit can cut your risk of dementia by up to a THIRD, new research suggests

Daily Mail  

Staying fit into middle age can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by up to a third, a study suggests. Even small gains in heart and lung health can be hugely beneficial He said: ‘One exciting finding of this study is that as people’s fitness improved, their risk of Alzheimer’s disease decreased-it was not an all-or-nothing proposition. ‘So people …

Study explores how to prevent cognitive decline in people with dementia
3 years, 2 months ago

Study explores how to prevent cognitive decline in people with dementia

Hindustan Times  

Dementia has been defined as the chronic or persistent disorder of the mental processes caused by brain disease or injury. Study explores how to prevent cognitive decline in people with dementia An international team of researchers led by Universite de Montreal psychology professor Sylvie Belleville determined how many of those intervention sessions were needed to prevent cognitive decline in people …

Global Dementia to Grow Three-fold, 152 Million Cases by 2050: Study
3 years, 8 months ago

Global Dementia to Grow Three-fold, 152 Million Cases by 2050: Study

News 18  

Researchers from the University of Washington have predicted that the global count of cases of Dementia will increase three-fold and reach around 152 million by the year 2050. Based on the trends like smoking and high Body Mass Index, which are considered to be Dementia’s risk factors, the estimation noted that the cases will increase from 57.7 million cases in …

Healthy diet helps preserve cognitive functions and delay dementia: RIVM
3 years, 10 months ago

Healthy diet helps preserve cognitive functions and delay dementia: RIVM

NL Times  

A healthy and balanced diet can help preserve cognitive functions, delaying the onset of dementia, according to a study conducted by the RIVM. On average, the cognitive functions of a person with an unhealthy diet deteriorated two years earlier compared to someone with a more balanced diet. The general cognitive functions of participants that ate healthily declined on average seven …

Having type 2 diabetes in middle age could double dementia risk, study finds
3 years, 11 months ago

Having type 2 diabetes in middle age could double dementia risk, study finds

Daily Mail  

Almost 5million people in the UK have diabetes and around 1m have dementia Too much or too little blood sugar can damage the brain early on, experts said People who develop type 2 diabetes before they turn 60 could double their risk of developing dementia in old age, a study has claimed. Experts said that too much or too little …

Health: Women experience 'significantly faster' declines in cognition than men
4 years, 1 month ago

Health: Women experience 'significantly faster' declines in cognition than men

Daily Mail  

Compared with men, women undergo 'significantly faster' cognitive declines later in life that increases their risk of dementia, a new study has warned. Compared with men, women undergo 'significantly faster' cognitive declines later in life that increases their risk of dementia, a new study has warned ' results suggest that women have greater cognitive reserve but faster later-life cognitive decline …

Dementia risk falls for millions as chance of developing the disease is now 13% lower than 2010
4 years, 7 months ago

Dementia risk falls for millions as chance of developing the disease is now 13% lower than 2010

Daily Mail  

Dementia rates among men are falling three times quicker than they are in women, according to a major study. In men, rates have plummeted by a huge 24 per cent, while for women it has been a more gradual decline Dementia rates across the United States have fallen over the past 25 years, with the risk of developing the disease …

Depression, air pollution among 12 risk factors one must avoid to reduce chances of dementia
4 years, 7 months ago

Depression, air pollution among 12 risk factors one must avoid to reduce chances of dementia

Firstpost  

A recent report by Lancet Commission indicates that taking action against certain lifestyle risk factors at an early age can reduce the risk of developing dementia later in life to a large extent Like most chronic diseases or syndromes, dementia can be very debilitating and disabling. Lifestyle risk factors of dementia A recent report by the Lancet Commission dedicated to …

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