Japanese medical experts have found from field experiments that the symptoms of dementia in elderly patients can be reduced or even disappear by drinking enough water. An article released by Professor Takahito Takeuchi of the International University of Health and Welfare on Dec. 13, 2020, mentioned that 70 percent of the elderly dementia patients had…
[PREMIERE AT 10:00AM ET] Could Melanoma Be Prevented (Not Caused) by Sunlight?
Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer. The danger it poses is one reason why many people avoid the sun. But could sun-avoiding behavior actually be to our own peril? In recent decades, the uptick in many diseases, from dementia to diabetes, has accompanied people spending drastically less time in the sun. Are we…
Everyday Activities That Can Cut Your Odds for Dementia
Reading, doing yoga and spending time with family and friends might help lower your risk of dementia, a new study suggests. “Previous studies have shown that leisure activities were associated with various health benefits, such as a lower cancer risk, a reduction of atrial fibrillation, and a person’s perception of their own well-being,” said study…
Cataract Surgery Linked with Lessened Dementia Risk
Researchers have found strong evidence that cataract surgery could be associated with a lower risk of developing dementia. It has previously been noted that older adults with hearing loss have an increased risk of dementia, and this new research shows how it may be the same for those with vision problems caused by cataracts. The…
More Black NFL Retirees Win Dementia Cases in Rescored Tests
PHILADELPHIA—Hundreds of Black NFL retirees denied payouts in the $1 billion concussion settlement now qualify for awards after their tests were rescored to eliminate racial bias. Changes to the settlement made last year are meant to make the tests race-blind. The use of “race norming” in the dementia testing made it more difficult for Blacks…
Anticholinergic Drugs Increase Your Risk for Dementia
While dementia and Alzheimer’s are primarily lifestyle-driven, watch out for these medications, in particular, this risky class of pills, which is prescribed for a wide variety of conditions including depression, incontinence, insomnia, allergies and epilepsy. STORY AT-A-GLANCE While dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (the most advanced, severe and lethal form of dementia) are primarily diet- and…
Mild Cognitive Impairment: An Early Warning for Dementia?
July 30, 2022
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Somewhere between misplacing your keys, missing an important appointment, or forgetting an acquaintance’s name and developing a full-blown case of dementia is a condition researchers call mild cognitive impairment (MCI). MCI is cognitive decline beyond what you would expect to see in a person based on normal aging and other factors. It may be an…
Even Chores, Socializing Might Lower Your Odds for Dementia
July 29, 2022
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Your daily walk, cleaning the house and lunch with friends could together be keys to staving off dementia, according to researchers. A new study looked at lifestyle habits that could help lower risks, instead of factors that may contribute to the disease. Researchers in China combed the data of more than a half-million British people…
Diets Heavy in ‘Ultra-Processed’ Foods Could Harm the Brain
July 29, 2022
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Eating lots of ultra-processed foods may dramatically increase your risk for dementia, according to a new study by researchers in China. Ultra-processed foods are high in sugar, fat and salt, but low in protein and fiber. Sodas, salty and sugary snacks and desserts, ice cream, sausage, deep-fried chicken, flavored yogurt, ketchup, mayonnaise, packaged bread and…
Quick Loss of Smell Predicts Dementia Brain Changes
A decline in a person’s sense of smell over time can predict their loss of cognitive function, and foretell structural changes in regions of the brain important in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, research shows. The findings, based on a longitudinal study of 515 older adults published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer’s Association,…
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