dementia
Being underweight in middle age associated with increased dementia risk
Middle-aged people who are underweight (with a Body Mass Index [BMI] less than 20 kg/m2) are a third more likely to develop dementia than people of similar age with a healthy BMI, according to new research published in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology journal. The findings, which come from the largest ever study to examine […]
Diabetes, depression predict dementia risk in people with slowing minds
People with mild cognitive impairment are at higher risk of developing dementia if they have diabetes or psychiatric symptoms such as depression, finds a new review led by UCL researchers. Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a state between normal ageing and dementia, where someone’s mind is functioning less well than would be expected for their […]
The Five Ways To Help Ward Off Dementia
Research by Age UK found five lifestyle factors which may cut risk Eating healthily, not smoking and exercising can lower chance of dementia Men who followed steps 36 per cent less likely to develop Alzheimer’s ByJenny Hope Medical Correspondent For The Daily Mail[1] Published: 19:02 EST, 14 December 2014 | Updated: 04:14 EST, 15 December […]
Living A Healthy Lifestyle Could Delay Dementia By Up To 12 Years
Landmark UK study tracked the lives of 2,500 men for 35 years Researchers asked men to follow a five-step healthy living plan They were urged to take regular exercise, not smoke, maintain a healthy weight, eat a good diet and have a low alcohol intake Study, which started in South Wales in 1979, is longest […]
Early to mid-life obesity linked to heightened risk of dementia in later life
Early to mid-life obesity appears to be linked to heightened risk of dementia in later life, researchers report. There is a threefold risk for those with severe obesity in their 30s, the observational study indicates. But the age at which a person is obese seems to be a key factor, the findings show, with an […]
Healthy midlife diet may prevent dementia later
Healthy dietary choices in midlife may prevent dementia in later years, according a doctoral thesis published at the University of Eastern Finland. The results showed that those who ate the healthiest diet at the average age of 50 had an almost 90 per cent lower risk of dementia in a 14-year follow-up study than those […]
Lower IQ and poorer cardiovascular fitness in teen years increase risk of early-onset dementia
Men who at the age of 18 years have poorer cardiovascular fitness and/or a lower IQ more often suffer from dementia before the age of 60. This is shown in a recent study encompassing more than one million Swedish men. In several extensive studies, researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy of Gothenburg University have previously analyzed […]
White matter disease exacts heavy toll, increasing risk of stroke, Alzheimer’s, dementia
Researchers have found further troubling evidence that cognitive damage from white matter disease is more widespread than first thought. A comprehensive meta-analysis of twenty seven published studies comparing healthy older adults to those who have cognitive impairment due to white matter disease has revealed that the disease can sabotage several cognitive areas. Led by the […]
Tips For Making The Holidays Safer And Calmer For Dementia Patients From Pathways Home Health & Hospice
Sunnyvale, California (PRWEB) December 24, 2012 The holidays are a time of festivities and family gatherings, but for those with dementia, they can be packed with hazards and surprises. Pathways Home Health & Hospice[1] has a special program for their hospice patients who have dementia. As part of this program, Pathways Hospice has published seasonal […]
Active Lifestyle Plays A Significant Role In Keeping The Brain Healthy
Lawrence LeBlond for redOrbit.com Your Universe Online We all know that exercise helps keep us healthy and feeling young, but its not just our body that is reaping the rewards. According to researchers from UCLA[1], an active lifestyle also keeps our brain healthier and younger compared to our less-active peers. Lead author Cyrus Raji and […]