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Can Diabetes, High BP And Cholesterol Increase Alzheimer's Risk? Understanding The Brain-Heart Connection
Diabetes, high blood pressure and abnormal cholesterol levels, three extremely common conditions, are increasingly recognised as potentially modifiable risk factors for dementia in general, and especially Alzheimer's disease, which is the most common form of dementia worldwide.
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Want To Lower Dementia Risk? Skip The Blood Tests And Focus On These 3 Things
Among the steps: A half-hour of moderately intense exercise four times a week, twice-weekly resistance training and following the MIND diet, which stresses lots of leafy greens and berries, whole grains, poultry and fish.
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Early Statin Use After Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis May Reduce Dementia Risk, Suggests New Study
Statins work mainly by lowering LDL cholesterol. High LDL can contribute to the build-up of fatty deposits inside arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Protecting blood vessels may also be beneficial for brain health.
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Robin Williams' Children Revive His Instagram Account 12 Years After His Death For This Reason
Robin Williams' children want the late actor's account to be a "safe, trusted place" where the videos, stories, memories, and photos shared reflect his legacy with authenticity
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Could Hearing Loss Become The First Treatable Step In Dementia Prevention?
Increasing evidence suggests that untreated hearing impairment may be linked to a higher risk of cognitive decline and dementia
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Belly Fat Isn't Just Bad for Your Heart: Here's How It May Affect Your Brain Too
Not all body fat behaves the same way. Belly fat consists of two types: subcutaneous fat, which lies just beneath the skin, and visceral fat, which surrounds organs such as the liver, pancreas, and intestines.
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Spouses May Increase Risk Of Dementia By Up To 70%, New Study Finds
The study is based on a nationwide population and used Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database from 1998 to 2022.
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Is Forgetfulness Normal? When To Worry And When Not To
Forgetfulness is normal when it happens occasionally. Dr Vishal Jain explains when to worry and when not to.
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Doctors Discuss Early Signs Of Dementia And How A 10-Minute Brain Scan Can Help In Early Detection
Dr Vishal Jain and Dr Sudhir Kumar explain early signs of dementia and how a 10-minute brain scan can be used for early detection.
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Up To 45% Of Dementia Risk Can Be Prevented, Delayed: WHO
Up to 45 percent of dementia risk could be prevented or delayed, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, citing modifiable risk factors such...
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Dementia Campaigns Need Personalised Approach: Study
The findings highlight the potential value of combining risk communication with tailored educational content to optimise engagement and behavioural impact, the researchers said.
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Naseeruddin Shah In Main Vaapas Aaunga Shows The Struggles Of Patients Living With Dementia: Doctors Explain Dilemmas Caregivers Face
Naseeruddin Shah's moving portrayal of a man with dementia in Imtiaz Ali's latest movie highlights the emotional and practical challenges faced by caregivers.
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Dementia Risk May Be Higher In People With Micronutrient Deficiencies: ICMR-NIN Study
While genetics can influence dementia risk, experts estimate that nearly half of dementia cases may be linked to modifiable factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, physical inactivity, depression, social isolation, and poor nutrition
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World's Youngest Alzheimer's Patient Was Just 19. Doctors Still Can't Explain Why
A 19-year-old in China has become the youngest person ever diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, baffling doctors after no known genetic mutations were found to explain his rapid memory decline, which began when he was just 17.
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Passive Sitting May Raise Dementia Risk: Experts Explain
Doctors explain that prolonged inactivity can slow blood circulation and worsen blood vessel function. It may also impair glucose and fat metabolism, increasing the risk of obesity, diabetes, and vascular problems.
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Can Diabetes, High BP And Cholesterol Increase Alzheimer's Risk? Understanding The Brain-Heart Connection
Diabetes, high blood pressure and abnormal cholesterol levels, three extremely common conditions, are increasingly recognised as potentially modifiable risk factors for dementia in general, and especially Alzheimer's disease, which is the most common form of dementia worldwide.
-
Want To Lower Dementia Risk? Skip The Blood Tests And Focus On These 3 Things
Among the steps: A half-hour of moderately intense exercise four times a week, twice-weekly resistance training and following the MIND diet, which stresses lots of leafy greens and berries, whole grains, poultry and fish.
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Early Statin Use After Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis May Reduce Dementia Risk, Suggests New Study
Statins work mainly by lowering LDL cholesterol. High LDL can contribute to the build-up of fatty deposits inside arteries, increasing the risk of heart disease and stroke. Protecting blood vessels may also be beneficial for brain health.
-
Robin Williams' Children Revive His Instagram Account 12 Years After His Death For This Reason
Robin Williams' children want the late actor's account to be a "safe, trusted place" where the videos, stories, memories, and photos shared reflect his legacy with authenticity
-
Could Hearing Loss Become The First Treatable Step In Dementia Prevention?
Increasing evidence suggests that untreated hearing impairment may be linked to a higher risk of cognitive decline and dementia
-
Belly Fat Isn't Just Bad for Your Heart: Here's How It May Affect Your Brain Too
Not all body fat behaves the same way. Belly fat consists of two types: subcutaneous fat, which lies just beneath the skin, and visceral fat, which surrounds organs such as the liver, pancreas, and intestines.
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Spouses May Increase Risk Of Dementia By Up To 70%, New Study Finds
The study is based on a nationwide population and used Taiwan's National Health Insurance Research Database from 1998 to 2022.
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Is Forgetfulness Normal? When To Worry And When Not To
Forgetfulness is normal when it happens occasionally. Dr Vishal Jain explains when to worry and when not to.
-
Doctors Discuss Early Signs Of Dementia And How A 10-Minute Brain Scan Can Help In Early Detection
Dr Vishal Jain and Dr Sudhir Kumar explain early signs of dementia and how a 10-minute brain scan can be used for early detection.
-
Up To 45% Of Dementia Risk Can Be Prevented, Delayed: WHO
Up to 45 percent of dementia risk could be prevented or delayed, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, citing modifiable risk factors such...
-
Dementia Campaigns Need Personalised Approach: Study
The findings highlight the potential value of combining risk communication with tailored educational content to optimise engagement and behavioural impact, the researchers said.
-
Naseeruddin Shah In Main Vaapas Aaunga Shows The Struggles Of Patients Living With Dementia: Doctors Explain Dilemmas Caregivers Face
Naseeruddin Shah's moving portrayal of a man with dementia in Imtiaz Ali's latest movie highlights the emotional and practical challenges faced by caregivers.
-
Dementia Risk May Be Higher In People With Micronutrient Deficiencies: ICMR-NIN Study
While genetics can influence dementia risk, experts estimate that nearly half of dementia cases may be linked to modifiable factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, physical inactivity, depression, social isolation, and poor nutrition
-
World's Youngest Alzheimer's Patient Was Just 19. Doctors Still Can't Explain Why
A 19-year-old in China has become the youngest person ever diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, baffling doctors after no known genetic mutations were found to explain his rapid memory decline, which began when he was just 17.
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Passive Sitting May Raise Dementia Risk: Experts Explain
Doctors explain that prolonged inactivity can slow blood circulation and worsen blood vessel function. It may also impair glucose and fat metabolism, increasing the risk of obesity, diabetes, and vascular problems.
