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New study finds concerning link between microplastic ingestion and dementia — here's what we know
The older mice displayed similar behaviors to those of humans with dementia. Researchers also ... University of Florida students use stickers on reusable bottles to track the number of plastic ...
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Four early signs of dementia that can be spotted while walking
Dementia's most glaring sign may be memory loss, yet there are subtler symptoms to watch out for. Folks are being cautioned ...
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Could eating eggs prevent dementia?
Daily egg consumption may reduce the risk of dementia in older adults, but consuming more than two eggs daily or no eggs at ...
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Can melatonin benefit people with dementia?
Some evidence suggests melatonin may help improve sleep-wake cycles, sundowning symptoms, and cognitive performance in people with dementia, but more research is necessary. Melatonin is a hormone ...
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Cholesterol and the risk of dementia
There is a relationship between a person having high cholesterol levels and going on to develop dementia. People with high cholesterol levels also often have other health conditions like high blood ...
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9/11 responders are getting dementia. They want the government to help.
It took 19 years for the symptoms to emerge. Tom Beyrer, who served for six months as a police officer at Ground Zero following the Sept. 11 attack on the World Trade Center, was 65 when his ...
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Spot the 8 subtle signs of dementia – from tantrums to word salads
FORGETFULNESS and memory loss – both things that come to mind when we think of dementia. But did you know there are other early warnings that a loved one is suffering the devastating disease ...
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Dementia risk factors identified in new global report are all preventable – addressing them could reduce dementia rates by 45%
Nearly half of all dementia cases could be delayed or prevented altogether by addressing 14 possible risk factors, including vision loss and high cholesterol. That is the key finding of a new ...
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Who should make the decisions that affect people with dementia?
Anna Mahtani argues that advanced directives can help with decision-making for both those experiencing and those caring for someone with dementia. The lifetime risk of either getting dementia or ...
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Wanting to die at 'five to midnight' - before dementia takes over
It's not unusual for Dutch patients with dementia to request euthanasia, but in the later stages of the disease they may be incapable of reconfirming their consent - one doctor is currently facing ...
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Dementia and Alzheimer's disease in the United Kingdom (UK)
Statistics report on dementia and Alzheimer's disease in the United Kingdom (UK) This report contains a range of statistics and facts about dementia and Alzheimer's disease in the United Kingdom (UK).