Almost Half of Dementia Cases Could Be Prevented: 14 Factors That Can Increase Your Risk

Almost Half of Dementia Cases Could Be Prevented: 14 Factors That Can Increase Your Risk Experts say addressing modifiable risk factors may help lower your risk of dementia. Millions of people around the world are living with cognitive impairment associated with dementia. However, nearly half of dementia cases could potentially be prevented by addressing 14 […]

Lifestyle changes may slash dementia cases but how do we reach that goal?

Lifestyle changes may slash dementia cases but how do we reach that goal? Up to 50% of dementia cases may be preventable but the key is in supporting people to make the right lifestyle changes, researchers say.  Past studies show there are certain healthy lifestyle choices that people can make to potentially help them lower […]

Alzheimer’s blood test could identify risk up to 10 years before symptoms start

Alzheimer’s blood test could identify risk up to 10 years before symptoms start An experimental Alzheimer’s blood test could identify risk years before symptoms begin to appear. A blood test measuring the Alzheimer’s biomarker p-tau217 suggests cognitively healthy older adults with very high levels had an estimated 38% risk of developing cognitive impairment within 5 […]

Could giving up high-sugar, high-fat diets help reverse cognitive damage?

Could giving up high-sugar, high-fat diets help reverse cognitive damage? High-sugar diets may irreversibly harm brain health, animal studies find.  There are several healthy lifestyle choices people can make to help protect their brain health as they age, such as eating a brain-healthy diet. Past studies show that certain foods, such as diets with high-fat […]

Omega-3s may affect brain repair: Should you avoid them?

Omega-3s may affect brain repair: Should you avoid them? Omega-3s may sometimes harm the brain, study claims.  For many years, we have heard about the potential health benefits of fish oil due in part to their high concentration of omega-3 fatty acids. Past studies have linked the consumption of fish oil to possible protection against […]

29 infections and diseases may raise dementia risk, new study says

29 infections and diseases may raise dementia risk, new study says New research has linked several severe infections to an increased risk of dementia.   Previous research suggests that severe infections may increase risk for dementia, but the involvement of other conditions can make the relationship unclear. One nationwide registry study conducted in Finland confirmed […]

Simple Finger-Prick Test Identifies Alzheimer’s Disease

Simple Finger-Prick Test Identifies Alzheimer’s Disease Dried blood spot technology may make biomarker testing more accessible Measurements of phosphorylated tau 217 (p-tau217) in dried plasma spots (DPS) identified people with Alzheimer’s disease nearly as well as venous blood, data from the DROP-AD project suggested. Correlations between DPS p-tau217 and venous plasma p-tau217 were strong (rs=0.74, […]

7 heart-healthy behaviors may help increase longevity after cancer

7 heart-healthy behaviors may help increase longevity after cancer Certain strategies and lifestyle behaviors have been linked to reduced cardiovascular disease and mortality risk. With progress in diagnosis and treatment, more people are surviving cancer than ever before. However, long-term health issues after cancer treatment may affect a person’s longevity. Research has now found that […]

Eat smart: your midlife diet could be the key to a sharp mind

Eat smart: your midlife diet could be the key to a sharp mind Eating foods rich in omega-3s, like salmon or antioxidants from berries and leafy greens can help support brain health. Have you ever forgotten a name or misplaced your keys? As people enter their 40s, it’s common to notice these little changes in […]