According to anesthetist Dr. Zain Hasan, there are five common prescription medications that can increase dementia risk. Dementia is a disease that slowly takes away your independence and memories and millions of people suffer from it across the globe. However, new research shows four in ten cases could be prevented by incorporating a few basic...
Dementia is an illness that affects millions of people worldwide. It results in a gradual decline in memory, reasoning, and daily functioning. While dementia is commonly associated with aging, it can afflict anybody, and early detection is critical for effective therapy. Although the illness is permanent, knowing the dementia warning signs can make a big...
Did you know that you spend a third of your life sleeping? Additionally, we spend a quarter of our sleep time dreaming. This means that a person alive today will spend around six years of an estimated 73-year life span dreaming. Yet, even though we spend such a large portion of our lives dreaming, there...
There’s nothing quite like a little afternoon nap every now and then. However, if you find that your napping starts to interfere with your daily activities, you may want to get yourself checked out. This is because there is a chance that your daytime sleepiness may be indicative of a higher risk of developing dementia. ...
In an emotional revelation, Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming Willis, has shared the first sign that suggested her husband was beginning to suffer from frontotemporal dementia (FTD). As the family continues to navigate life with the diagnosis, Emma has opened up about the initial indications that something was wrong and how it has impacted their...
According to a new study published by the American Heart Association, your heart and brain health are connected. Dementia is typically considered a relentless and incurable condition that cannot be prevented. However, adopting a healthier lifestyle and addressing any potential vascular risk factors may help preserve brain function. According to the American Heart Association, almost...
A recent study has discovered a food linked to increased dementia risk. Presented at the 2024 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in July, the research pointed to processed red meat. Products like bacon and lunch meat are frequently touted as being unhealthy but this large scale observational study showed another reason why. However, the research also...
In 2019, there were about 57 million cases of people with dementia all over the world. According to research by University College London, there will be over 153 million cases by 2050. However, individuals can remove themselves from this statistic. In July 2024, the Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care reported that 45%...
The Lancet Commission has been accused of ignoring two very effective ways of minimizing dementia risk factors. The Alzheimer’s Prevention Expert Group pointed out that the commission failed to mention the benefits of B vitamins, omega-3 fish oils, and a low-sugar diet. Led by 11 leading scientists, the group has requested that the commission revise...
Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia are debilitating conditions that are difficult for not only the affected individual but also their loved ones. As the brain gradually deteriorates, people with Dementia can become increasingly disoriented and anxious. The idea of losing all of your memories is a terrifying concept, but researchers have learned that some of those...
Did you know that someone on this planet develops dementia every 3 seconds? In fact, in 2020, it was estimated that more than 55 million people were living with dementia across the globe. [1] It’s therefore no surprise that researchers are constantly attempting to identify new dementia risk factors that increase a person’s chances of...
Often dubbed the “good cholesterol” due to its cardiovascular benefits, high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol has been linked to a surprising risk—dementia. Recent studies suggest that very high levels of HDL, far from being entirely beneficial, might increase the risk of developing cognitive decline in older adults.1 The Study on HDL and Dementia Risk A study...
