In one blog post I discussed how beneficial sleep is for memory function. But sleep isn’t just good for your memory; it can actually reduce your risk of dementia — and death. Although it has been known for some time that individuals with dementia frequently have poor, fragmented sleep, two studies suggest that if you…
Low Rates of Dementia in People of Pre-Industrial Lifestyle: Study
March 9, 2022
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LOS ANGELES—A new study reveals two indigenous groups in the Bolivian Amazon have among the lowest rates of dementia in the world, according to an international team of researchers, including those from the University of Southern California (USC). The researchers found among older Tsimane and Moseten people, only about 1 percent have dementia. By comparison,…
Study Reveals Traditional Large Households Fend Off Dementia
A strong social network is well known to contribute to well-being, mental health and longevity in adults but when researchers from the University of Adelaide dug further, they found a strong correlation between people living in larger households and a reduced risk of dying from dementia. In an international investigation of people aged over 60…
Son Caring for His 92-Year-Old Mother With Dementia
He never forgets the hands that raised him.
Dementia on the Rise Worldwide: An Explainer and Research Roundup
The estimated number of people with dementia is expected to increase to 153 million by 2050 worldwide, compared with an estimated 57 million cases in 2019, according to recent projections published in The Lancet Public Health. In the U.S., dementia cases are expected to double to 10.5 million by 2050, up from 5.3 million in…
Understanding Alzheimer’s, the Basics
February 22, 2022
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Researchers have explored many complementary health approaches for preventing or slowing dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Currently, there is no strong evidence that any complementary health approach can prevent cognitive impairment. What the Science Says Following are some of the complementary health approaches that have been studied in recent years. Fish Oil/Omega-3s. Among the nutritional and dietary factors studied…
To Cut Your Dementia Risk, Grow Old With an Optimist?
Optimistic people may contribute to the health of their partners, research finds. The study, with 4,500 heterosexual couples, indicates that having an optimistic partner may stave off the risk factors leading to Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, and cognitive decline as you grow old together. “We spend a lot of time with our partners,” says William Chopik,…
A Natural Approach to Preventing and Overcoming Dementia
February 2, 2022
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Contrary to mainstream medical belief, safe, natural, and nontoxic treatments can alleviate the symptoms of senile dementia. Research has demonstrated how these remedies can aid in preventing the onset of senile dementia When people talk to me about growing older, they tell me that one of their greatest fears is that they will become forgetful….
Here’s How Prediabetes May Harm Your Brain
One of the definitions of pre-diabetes is a high rise in blood sugar after meals, and a recent study suggests that many cases of dementia are linked to these high rises in blood sugar (JAMA Netw Open, Jan 8, 2021;4(1):e2033012). This study of 3889 adults found that people who suffer from loss of mental function…
Lifestyle Changes to Prevent Dementia
January 28, 2022
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When we think of dementia, we often fear a loss of control. But the reassuring news is that up to 40 percent of dementia cases can be prevented or delayed if we change our health habits. Dementia shares key risk factors with cardiovascular disease, including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, being overweight, and smoking. Inflammation and oxidative stress…
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