This Daily Activity Could Be Linked to a 5-Year Delay in Dementia Development
Social engagement could have a major impact on the development of dementia, potentially delaying onset of the cognitive disease by five years, according to a new study. Researchers from the Rush University Medical Center in Chicago monitored more than 1,900 participants without dementia through annual evaluations.
Social engagement linked to 5-year delay in dementia onset
Visiting friends, attending parties and going to church may help keep your brain healthy, according to research conducted at Rush.
Delays in dreaming may be linked to Alzheimer's risk
Delays in dreaming might be an early warning sign of Alzheimer's disease. People who take significantly longer to enter the rapid eye movement phase of sleep could be experiencing an early symptom of Alzheimer's,
Study links delayed dream sleep to higher risk of dementia
Recent studies have shown that both the quality and the amount of sleep we get may influence our risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease.
Delayed REM sleep phase linked to increased Alzheimer's risk, research finds
A new study from the University of California, San Francisco, has identified a potential link between a common sleep problem and an increased risk of developing Alzheimer's disease
Delayed dream sleep could be early warning sign of Alzheimer’s
In a nutshell Taking longer than 193 minutes to enter REM sleep may indicate elevated levels of proteins associated with Alzheimer’s disease, potentially serving as an early warning sign of brain changes.
Simple blood test that could detect dementia ‘YEARS before symptoms begin’ starts ‘exciting’ trial in NHS clinics
A SIMPLE blood test that could catch dementia before major symptoms start has begun trials in NHS clinics. More than 3,000 ...
‘I think I’ve got Alzheimer’s but haven’t been diagnosed’ - Inside NHS dementia blood test trial
First patients with memory problems join ‘revolutionary’ trial by Oxford and Cambridge universities which could lead to ‘Holy ...
What to know about the new dementia blood test trial
Although there are more than 944,000 people in the UK who have dementia and more than 55 million living with the disease ...
Amarillo Public Library to host free Caregiver Dementia Training
For the first time, the Amarillo Public Library will offer a free three week Caregiver Dementia Training course.
Red meat could raise dementia risk, researchers claim, yet some doctors have questions
Researchers have linked daily consumption of certain amounts of processed red meats to increased dementia risk, but some ...
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‘Sobering’ data show most adults who likely have dementia unaware of diagnosis
Four out of five older adults who likely have dementia may be unaware of their condition, according to findings from a cohort ...
How your dreams can tell you if you’re at greater risk for dementia
Recent studies have shown that both the quality and the amount of sleep we get may influence our risk of developing Alzheimer ...
Q&A: What Can You Do To Lower Your Dementia Risk?
A. There is definitely an association between hearing loss and dementia. People should be evaluated for hearing loss. And if ...
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Trial for blood tests to diagnose dementia accepts first participants
A nationwide clinical trial aiming to revolutionise how dementia is diagnosed is now underway. Research teams will assess how ...
Controlling infections might reduce risk of dementia, study says
Vaccines, antibiotics, antiviral medications and anti-inflammatory drugs are all associated with a reduced risk of dementia, ...
Dementia hits clever people harder, study finds
Dementia claims the lives of smarter people sooner, scientists have discovered. People who spend more years at school or in ...