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Middle-aged adults who experience dizzy spells upon standing may have a higher risk of developing dementia later in life according to new research from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. These dizzy spells are caused by a sudden and temporary drop in blood pressure—referred to as orthostatic hypotension—and have the potential to cause ...click here to read more

A new study from Japan has found that adults over the age of 60 who lose a lot of teeth are more likely to develop dementia than those who lose less. Researchers followed 1,566 Japanese adults who were dementia-free at the onset of the study for five years. The beginning of the study had participants ...click here to read more

Don’t skip that morning cup of coffee! New research has found that caffeine boosts the production of an enzyme that may protect your brain against dementia. In a study out of Indiana University, caffeine was one of 24 compounds found to effectively boost the production of NMNAT2, an enzyme that functions on two protective levels ...click here to read more

A recent study has found an association between autoimmune diseases and a higher risk of developing dementia. Autoimmune diseases cause a person’s immune system to attack their body, and common examples include psoriasis, multiple sclerosis, and Crohn’s disease. The study revealed that 18 out of 25 different autoimmune diseases studied “showed a statistically significant association ...click here to read more

New research has found an association between seniors who suddenly begin sleeping longer hours and an increased risk of dementia. Older adults who began sleeping more than nine hours a night saw their risk of developing dementia later in life more than double, while those who found they suddenly needed more sleep and did not ...click here to read more

In case you missed it, here is Bel Marra Health’s weekly health news roundup, featuring information on dementia, Eustachian tube dysfunction, short-term memory loss, and how to calculate your heart rate. Wearable devices used to help detect dementia Professor Rhonda Au of Boston University is developing a new way to detect the development of dementia ...click here to read more

Professor Rhonda Au of Boston University is developing a new way to detect the development of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease through the use of wearable devices. These digital devices are designed to collect data from individuals over a period of time which Au can then analyze with the goal of marking the small physical changes ...click here to read more

The University of Eastern Finland has found an association between postmenopausal estrogen-based hormone therapy and a decreased risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is one of the most prevalent forms of dementia, especially among women, so these findings indicate that the female sex hormones—estrogen and progesterone—may be useful in preventing its onset and preserving cognitive ability ...click here to read more

Research led by the University of Southern California is showing that air pollution may significantly increase the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, particularly in older women. The team of scientists and engineers discovered that older women who live in areas with air pollution that exceeds the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s standard have an ...click here to read more

January is Mental Wellness Month, and in honor of this, Bel Marra has put together a mental health update that includes tips for managing mental illness, as well as information on depression, anxiety, dementia, and chronic fatigue syndrome. Depression and chronic fatigue syndrome: How are they linked? Depression and chronic fatigue syndrome, although different, may ...click here to read more

A new study led by Dr. Maria Corrada of the University of California, Irvine, has found a relationship between the onset of high blood pressure (hypertension) later in life and a lower risk of dementia. The study kept up with 559 participants for just under three years, who were all 90 and older and 69 ...click here to read more

Atrial fibrillation is a heart condition, but it affects other areas of health as well. For example, it could contribute to the risk of dementia, poor sleep, kidney failure, and high blood pressure. The articles below discuss different aspect of atrial fibrillation, revealing useful tactics to better manage it and reduce your risk of other ...click here to read more

January is Thyroid Awareness Month so we present our articles discussing the thyroid and related conditions, including thyroid eye disease, hypothyroidism risk, cognitive impairment, dementia, and type 2 diabetes. The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland located in the throat area. Its role is to produce hormones important for bodily functions. Common thyroid diseases are ...click here to read more

High intake of cholesterol and consumption of eggs are not associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia – even in those carrying the APOE4 gene variant (which affects cholesterol metabolism and increases the risk of memory disorders). Previous research has linked high cholesterol to a higher risk of cardiovascular disorders and memory ...click here to read more