Tag: dementia risk

Writing, Chess, Puzzles Lessen Dementia Risks in Older Age: New Study

Writing, puzzles, chess and cards are among activities that may help reduce the risks of dementia in older age, according to a new Australian study. Findings from a Monash University research found that older people who often participate in active literacy activities like taking education classes, writing letters or journals and in active mental activities…


Your Eyes May Show Early Signs of Alzheimer’s: Study

Recent research has found that changes in the retina and optic nerve may show the earliest signs of Alzheimer’s disease, at a time when treatments to slow the degenerative condition might be more effective. Your Eyes Are Windows to the Brain “There is research to suggest that the changes associated with Alzheimer’s, such as the…


Brains With Higher Vitamin D Linked to Lower Dementia Risk: Study

New research finds levels of vitamin D are associated with our risk of age-related cognitive decline. They’re just not sure why. Higher Brain Vitamin D Levels Associated with Lower Dementia Risk Researchers from Tufts University found that higher levels of vitamin D were associated with up to 33 percent lower odds of developing dementia or…