Alzheimer’s disease, a common form of dementia, is one of the top ten leading causes of death in the US. New research indicates that time spent in bed and bedtime may impact dementia risk. Those aged 60-74 were most affected. Previous research also highlighted the role of sleep quality in memory and dementia. Sleep can … Read more
The study, published in the Sleep journal, found that insomnia was also linked to an increased risk of dementia. The research looked at data from more than 26,000 participants between the ages of 45 and 85. The subjects had to complete self-reported evaluations of their sleep and memory as well as complete neurological testing during … Read more
Eating wild blueberries each day could reverse cognitive decline in elderly people, a new study highlighting the oft-dubbed superfood’s potential finds. Researchers from the University of North Carolina found that elderly Americans who were already suffering from demonstrable cognitive issues could benefit greatly from eating the fruit each day. In many cases, their brain health … Read more
Summary: Getting the recommended amount of sleep, daily exercise, eating a healthy diet, and resisting alcohol and tobacco are among the seven identified lifestyle alterations those with diabetes should take to decrease their risk of developing dementia. Source: AAN A combination of seven healthy lifestyle habits including sleeping seven to nine hours daily, exercising regularly … Read more
CNN — Taking a daily multivitamin might be associated with improved brain function in older adults, a new study says, and the benefit appears to be greater for those with a history of cardiovascular disease. The findings did not surprise the researchers – rather, they were shocked, said Laura Baker, an author of the study … Read more
They discovered that substituting ultra-processed foods with healthy foods such as fresh fruit was associated with a 19% decreased incidence of dementia. The study also found that replacing these foods with healthier options can lower your risk of dementia. According to recent research published in the journal Neurology, those who consume the highest amounts of … Read more
Image: Shutterstock (Shutterstock) A healthy mouth may just help keep the brain healthy as well, new research out this week suggests. The study, a broad review of the existing evidence, found that poor dental health was linked to a later higher risk of cognitive decline and dementia. This increased risk was especially apparent for those … Read more
Why going to the dentist could spare you from DEMENTIA: Patients with gum disease are 23% more likely to get memory-robbing disorder, study finds Finnish researchers found gum disease increases the risk of getting dementia Experts say ‘monitoring and management’ of dental health could help prevent it Bacteria in gum disease can trigger inflammatory response … Read more
Physical exercise may be helpful in lowering the risk of the onset of dementia, and experts say the best time to start adding them to your routine is now. Health information of over 500,000 people, who did not have dementia when recruited, was analyzed over 11 years for a prospective cohort study published in July … Read more