Depression is a known risk factor for dementia, but most studies have only focused on depression at a single point in time and not over a multi-year time frame. In this study, researchers looked at the depressive symptoms of 2,488 seniors over a … [Read more...]
Excess Mass in Mid-Life Increases Dementia Risk
After reviewing data from 21 published studies, a team of researchers from Imperial College in London reports that individuals who are obese during later adulthood are 1.41 times more likely to develop dementia than those who maintain a healthy … [Read more...]
Could Type AB Blood Be a Risk Factor for Dementia?
Individuals with blood type AB appear to be more likely to develop the thinking and memory problems that lead to dementia, according to a new study involving over 30,000 participants. However, because more studies are needed to confirm their … [Read more...]
Gardens Can Calm People with Dementia
A review of 17 previous studies has found that gardening tasks -- such as watering plants or sitting or strolling in a garden -- can help sooth anxiety in some dementia patients. Experts say the findings are encouraging, and ongoing research into the … [Read more...]
Health Alert: Dementia Rates Double In China!
In 1990, 3.68 million people in China had dementia. By 2010, that number rose to 9.2 million. Dementia patient health care costs will soon be higher than heart disease and cancer combined. Experts believe the increase can be explained by a … [Read more...]
Health Alert: Dementia Death Rate Soars!
Dementia and Alzheimer's disease have risen from the 24th leading cause of death in the United Kingdom to the 10th in the last 20 years. Dementia is now one of the top 10 (and fastest rising) causes of death. Not including the untold human cost, … [Read more...]
Mental Attitude: Chew On This!
People who maintain the ability to chew are less likely to develop dementia. This study shows a link between having no teeth and losing cognitive function more rapidly. The action of chewing makes more blood flow to the brain. People with few or no … [Read more...]