The surprising influence of our work on our brain
A recent study published in the prestigious medical journal The Lancet reveals that certain occupations could increase the risk of ...
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Concussions increase risk of dementia as you age
Concussions suffered in youth can contribute to the development of dementia as people age, researchers say. THE ESSENTIAL Concussions, which ...
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Shingles increases risk of cognitive decline by 20%
Shingles is linked to a 20 percent higher long-term risk of cognitive decline, one of the first visible symptoms of ...
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Dementia: Lack of purpose in life could signal risk
Feelings of having no purpose in life or few opportunities for personal improvement among older adults may precede the development ...
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This common mental disorder increases the risk of dementia by 74%
Depression may accelerate cognitive decline, new research finds. THE ESSENTIAL The number of people with dementia is expected to almost ...
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Against dementia, specialists rely more on prevention than treatment
"Addressing 14 modifiable risk factors in childhood and throughout life could prevent or delay nearly half of all cases of ...
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Dementia: Shingles vaccine could reduce risk
The new "recombinant" form of shingles vaccine, called Shingrix, is associated with a lower risk of dementia within six years ...
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Driving Alert: 5 Signs That Could Indicate Dementia
Detecting these early signs can allow for early diagnosis and better management. When driving, certain symptoms can become particularly visible. ...
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Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s: body composition may influence dementia risk
People with high levels of body fat stored in the belly or arms may be more likely to develop neurodegenerative ...
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How does anxiety impact dementia risk?
People who suffer from anxiety are more likely to develop dementia. THE ESSENTIAL The presence of chronic anxiety or a ...
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Ozempic able to protect diabetics from dementia?
Diabetics who take glucagon-like peptide-1 analogues may be less likely to develop dementia later in life. THE ESSENTIAL Ozempic may ...
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Dementia: early signs can be spotted
Forgetfulness, wandering, difficulty making decisions… The real symptoms of dementia are sometimes difficult to distinguish without overinterpreting them. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Dementia: Here’s What Dramatically Increases Your Risk of Getting It
The biggest risk factor for dementia is high blood pressure, a new study finds. THE ESSENTIAL The main risk factor ...
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Alzheimer’s disease: increased risk if the mother had it
The risks of having Alzheimer's disease are higher if your mother developed this neurodegenerative pathology. THE ESSENTIAL A study shows ...
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This unique test can predict dementia up to 9 years before diagnosis
A new method, based on the analysis of MRI scans, makes it possible to establish the risk of dementia, particularly ...
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Does giving birth to a low birth weight baby increase the risk of dementia?
Mothers who give birth to babies weighing less than 2.5 kilograms at birth may be at greater risk of developing ...
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Your ability to follow a route says a lot about your risk of dementia
Changes in the way we explore a new space could become a new clinical marker of early cognitive decline in ...
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Alzheimer’s: improving your lifestyle to reduce the risks
A healthier lifestyle is linked to a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease, regardless of genetic predisposition to dementia. THE ESSENTIAL ...
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Preeclampsia linked to increased risk of early-onset dementia
Women with preeclampsia, which combines high blood pressure and protein in the urine, are more likely to develop early-onset dementia. ...
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Exposure to air pollution linked to increased risk of dementia
Particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and black carbon (BC) endanger brain functions. THE ESSENTIAL Exposure to air ...
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Dementia: orienteering is as good for the body as it is for the brain!
Orienteering, which simultaneously combines physical exercise and spatial navigation, may improve cognition. THE ESSENTIAL Orienteering induces a spike in lactate ...
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Dementia: in older people, the Mediterranean diet reduces the risk
Adopting the way the Cretans eat preserves the cognitive functions of those over 60 years old. THE ESSENTIAL The Mediterranean ...
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Dementia: consuming olive oil reduces the risk of death
Consuming at least half a teaspoon of olive oil per day reduces the risk of dementia-related death. THE ESSENTIAL Daily ...
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Dementia: your eyes can reveal it 12 years before symptoms
Impaired visual sensitivity can predict dementia 12 years before symptoms and diagnosis, according to a new study led by Loughborough ...
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Dementia: Antipsychotics linked to more harm than previously thought
The use of neuroleptics in adults with dementia is associated with elevated risks of a wide range of serious adverse ...
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Drinking a lot of alcohol increases the risk of dementia
The more alcohol we ingest on a daily basis, the greater the threat of loss of cognitive abilities and memory. ...
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This diet slows aging and cognitive decline
A new study confirms that eating healthily, and more specifically following the MIND diet, helps slow aging and fight dementia. ...
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Being bilingual would protect against dementia
Speaking two languages fluently would slow down brain degeneration. THE ESSENTIAL Dementia is significantly less common among bilinguals (0.4%) than ...
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Alzheimer’s: what if the symptoms were perceptible in the way you cook?
Cooking could show symptoms of dementia, especially when the person has difficulty following a recipe or performing simple tasks. THE ...
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Alzheimer’s: having difficulty orienting yourself in space could be a warning sign
Having difficulty orienting in space could predict the risk of Alzheimer's disease several years before symptoms appear, according to a ...
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