The length of time you remain in education can influence your likelihood of developing dementia, the Alzheimer’s Society has said.
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Dementia symptoms: Experiencing the three Rs? Expert shares ‘often dismissed’ signs
Expert shares three warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease that all start with the letter R.
Dementia warning: Eating at certain times of the day may ‘dramatically’ harm memory
A substantial amount of research has exposed the deleterious effects of poor meal timing on sleep patterns, weight control and diabetes.
Dementia: ‘Distressing dreams’ may be among ‘earliest signs’ of brain decline, warns study
The researchers behind the latest study believe bad dreams may be among the ‘earliest signs’ of brain decline, preceding memory loss by decades.
Dr Mosley shares ‘simple tricks’ that could stave off dementia – ‘Established approach’
Dr Michael Mosley explains how three “simple” interventions could help “ward off” the mind-robbing condition.
Dementia warning: Overdoing nation’s favourite hot drink associated with a 53% higher risk
Exceeding five to six cups a day could dramatically increase your risk of brain decline, a recent study suggests.
Dementia warning: The sign in your hair that may raise your risk of dementia ‘threefold’
Increasing evidence is supporting a link between autoimmune diseases and the development of cognitive impairment and vascular damage. This connection, researchers believe, may be attributable to similarities in the conditions’ inflammatory markers.
Dementia: The sign in your mouth that could make you 23 percent more at risk – new study
AS PEOPLE grow older, their risk of cognitive decline increases. As a result, they face the possibility of developing neurological conditions such as dementia, an umbrella of conditions which results in the deaths of thousands of Britons every year. While age is one risk factor for the condition, another can be found near the brain […]
Dementia: Alzheimer’s attacks language centre of the brain – symptoms
DEMENTIA is an umbrella of neurological diseases affecting the brain and resulting in the death of the patient after an often prolonged period. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, a condition first discovered in 1906. While the workings of the disease have remained a mystery, advances in science mean those mysteries are […]
Can’t find your keys? Putting things ‘where they shouldn’t be’ an early sign of dementia
MANY of the warning signs of dementia could easily be confused with normal changes as we age. For example, having memory problems is a common and well-known symptom. However, there are slight differences between the condition and getting older, which could make a difference when it comes to getting a diagnosis sooner rather than later.
