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The risk of dementia, depression, or anxiety could be directly impacted by the use of hearing aids in the hearing impaired. Older adults who have newly diagnosed hearing loss have a lower risk of these conditions over the following three years, according to a new study. The problem is that only 12% of those who ...click here to read more

Seniors who are looking to avoid dementia should aim to live an overall healthy lifestyle. This should include getting plenty of exercise, eating well, and not smoking. A new study published in the journal Nature Medicine found that over 6,300 adults aged 55 and older who had healthy lifestyle habits showed an overall lower risk ...click here to read more

It isn’t abnormal for the health of the family caregiver of someone with dementia to be overlooked, but new research shows that they are at a high risk of sleep disorders. Many times, the health of the caregiver goes to the wayside as the dementia patient is focused on, but these family members need to ...click here to read more

Older adults who suffer from migraines may have more than throbbing pain to worry about, as new research finds that they may be more at risk for dementia. Researchers have made connections between migraines and dementia previously, but these past studies failed to adjust for common diagnosis of other illness or disease, therefore potentially showing ...click here to read more

High blood pressure should be a concern at any age, but new research shows that it could be a significant marker of dementia if experienced in midlife. This new information suggests that maintaining healthy blood pressure throughout life may be one way to help decrease the risk of cognitive decline, including dementia. In a study ...click here to read more

Some new research has established a close connection between dementia risk and few essential nutrients. The study identified that people with anemia—and even mild anemia—are at a significantly elevated risk for Alzheimer’s disease and dementia than those with normal levels of hemoglobin. Hemoglobin is the protein in red blood cells that transports oxygen to organs, ...click here to read more

For adults aged 50 and older, being socially active may be the key to lowering the risk of developing dementia later in life. A new UCL-led study shows how important it is to make changes in daily life to ensure we take the time to connect with others. The research published in PLOS Medicine reports ...click here to read more

A new study published in the journal Neurology has found that having either high or low levels of hemoglobin in the blood could be linked to an increased risk of developing dementia. Hemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells that is responsible for transporting oxygen. There are medical concerns about having both high ...click here to read more

It is easy to have a fatalistic view of disease. This is especially true for dementia or Alzheimer’s, which have become almost synonymous with aging. Moreover, doctors have unconverted certain genes associated with a higher risk for these diseases. But a new study is showing that genetics don’t necessarily predetermine Alzheimer’s and dementia. It found ...click here to read more

Recently, two studies presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2019 showed a connection between sensory impairment and dementia risk. Both studies assessed the association between hearing and sight loss and cognitive decline. In 2017, a report was released that identified mid-life hearing loss as a significant risk factor for dementia. This report sparked the ...click here to read more

A new study is indicating that a commonly prescribed classification of drugs may substantially increase dementia risk. The drugs, known as anticholinergics, are used to treat a variety of conditions like bladder problems, depression, and Parkinson’s disease. They work by inhibiting the chemical messenger acetylcholine, helping to relax or contract muscles. The discovery was made ...click here to read more

A new study published in the European Heart Journal has found that patients who suffer from atrial fibrillation have an increased risk of dementia, even in people who have not suffered a stroke. This is the largest study to investigate the association in an elderly population. Atrial fibrillation is an irregular and often abnormally fast ...click here to read more

If you’ve been having a hard time tracking your finances and remembering to pay bills, it could be an early sign of a bigger problem. Sure, everyone forgets the occasional expense they racked up. But if you’re struggling with tasks like calculating your account balance, it could be the sign of early memory loss associated ...click here to read more

According to an organization called Alzheimer’s Disease International, someone develops dementia every three seconds. The number of people with the condition is expected to grow remarkably over the coming decades. Currently, estimates project around 50 million cases exist worldwide, and an additional 10 million cases are expected per year. For a long time, Alzheimer’s and ...click here to read more