Search Result For: dementia

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Date: 2024/12/04 - 16:31

Losing muscle may increase risk of developing dementia

Sarcopenia is linked to an increased risk of dementia, a new study finds, but suggests that older adults may reduce this risk by exercising and consuming adequate protein.

Date: 2024/11/29 - 11:00

Which cardiovascular drugs may help lower dementia risk?

Taking medications like blood pressure and lipid-lowering drugs for more than 5 years is associated with a lower incidence of dementia, a new study has found.

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Date: 2024/11/28 - 22:00

Cardiovascular risk may impact cognitive decline in men years earlier than women

Men with cardiovascular disease risk factors, including obesity, may face earlier brain health decline compared to women up to a decade sooner, a new study suggests.

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Date: 2024/11/27 - 15:00

Staying fit may lower dementia risk even in those genetically predisposed

High cardiorespiratory fitness could help lower a person's risk of dementia even if they are genetically predisposed to it, a recent study has found.

A woman in workout gear and wearable glucose monitor for diabetes sits to rest on a bench after a run

Date: 2024/11/26 - 18:00

Can developing type 2 diabetes before age 50 raise dementia risk?

Getting diagnosed with type 2 diabetes before the age of 50 may increase one's risk of developing dementia by 1.9 times, a new study has found.

Date: 2024/11/22 - 11:31

Any form of exercise can help rejuvenate the brain

Engaging in any form of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity helps maintain cognitive function as we age, new research suggests.

Date: 2024/11/21 - 22:00

Short-term menopausal hormone therapy may not affect cognitive function

New research suggests that short-term hormone therapy for menopause symptoms does not have long-term cognitive effects, whether harmful or beneficial.

Date: 2024/11/19 - 16:31

Could an innovative nasal spray delay Alzheimer’s by 10 years or more?

An experimental nasal spray has helped clear toxic protein buildups in the brains of mouse models of Alzheimer's. Its developers believe the spray may help delay Alzheimer's by at least a decade.

Date: 2024/11/17 - 11:00

5 ways to tell if your diet is healthy, according to experts

Experts from the World Health Organization and the Food and Agriculture Organization, as well as independent nutritionists explain what five factors contribute to a healthy diet and why.

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Date: 2024/11/16 - 10:31

5 big changes to Medicare 2025 plans you should know during open enrollment

Major changes in 2025 include Medicare Advantage plans and a new $2,000 out-of-pocket max under Part D, eliminating "donut hole" coverage gap.