How These ‘Simple 7’ Lifestyle Habits Can Help Lower Risk of Dementia for Women
Women who follow seven healthy habits might lower their risk of developing dementia, according to new research presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 75th Annual Meeting this week. In their study, researchers followed 13,720 women for 20 years to analyze their risk of developing dementia. They examined Medicare claims at the end of the study to determine who received a […]
Regular laxative use linked to increased dementia risk
Researchers investigated the effects of laxatives on dementia risk. They found that regular consumption of laxatives increases dementia risk. They noted that further studies are needed to confirm their findings. Around 20% of the general population, 40% of community-dwelling older adults, and 70% of nursing home residents live with constipation. In the United Kingdom, around 85% of people […]
Dementia: Heavy drinking tied to higher risk, but mild intake may be OK
How might alcohol intake influence dementia risk? Heavy drinking is associated with a wide range of illnesses, including Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, and cancer. However, a new study suggests that mild or moderate alcohol intake could be associated with a reduction in a person’s risk of dementia, whereas heavy drinking is linked to an increased risk. A […]
Metformin: Could a type 2 diabetes drug prevent dementia?
Dementia is a condition that impacts people’s thinking and memory and can be debilitating as the disorder progresses. Conditions like diabetes can increase someone’s risk of developing dementia. Researchers have been looking for ways to prevent dementia and slow symptoms of cognitive decline. A phase 3 clinical trial is seeking to understand if doctors could […]
Keep moving: 10,000 steps a day may halve dementia risk
Dementia affects more than 55 million people worldwide and is the seventh leading cause of death globally. With the proportion of older people in the population increasing, the number of dementia cases is also on the rise. There is mounting evidence that regular physical exercise not only benefits general health, but is also one of […]
Dementia Risk: 7 Healthy Lifestyle Habits for People with Type 2 Diabetes
A new study lists 7 healthy lifestyle habits to lower the dementia risk for people with type 2 diabetes. Among the recommendations are adequate sleep, a healthy diet, regular exercise, and moderate alcohol consumption. Experts say sleep is one of the most important as it allows the brain to cleanse itself of plaque as well […]
Dementia in the Black community
Dementia is the general term for a group of diseases or conditions that cause impairment to a person’s thinking, memories, or decision-making. Research has shown that people in the Black community often face barriers to their care for dementia, including delays in diagnosis. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia. Around 60–80%Trusted Source of people […]
Vitamin D deficiency linked to increased dementia and stroke risk
Over 55 million people globally live with dementia, with researchers estimating that number to grow to 78 million by 2030. Researchers from the University of South Australia uncovered evidence linking vitamin D deficiency to an increased risk for dementia and stroke. Scientists agree more research is required to fully understand the link between vitamin D […]
Dementia and sleep: What do we know about this link?
Dementia affects at least 55 million people worldwide and the number is increasing by about 10 million every year. In part, this is because we are living longer, but dementia is not an inevitable part of aging. So, are there ways to decrease our risk of developing dementia? Much research is currently focusing on the […]