Dementia

Even a small daily addition of these foods could cause dementia

Processed food is considered particularly bad, but its damages do not end with chronic diseases or obesity – rather, they can also harm the brain.

Even a small daily addition of these foods could cause dementia
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People are talking to each other much less – and it has a dangerous effect

The bad news: Sleeping longer than eight hours increases the risk of dementia

About 50% of dementia cases are preventable: This is the main influencing factor

Switching to a diet rich in vegetables, legumes and nuts can help strengthen the brain

Even at age 50: Switching to this diet reduces dementia risk


4 sleep problems that may be an early sign of dementia

Insomnia, falling asleep at unusual hours, movement during dreams, and nighttime confusion may indicate a change in the brain.

Sleep problems that should raise a red flag

The small kitchen habit that may reduce the risk of dementia

A new study found that home cooking even once a week not only improves nutrition but also contributes to brain health and reduces the risk of cognitive impairment.

Home cooking is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of dementia:

Study: To fight dementia, stay optimistic

Every six-point increase on a standard optimism scale corresponded to a 15% reduction in the likelihood of developing the condition.

An outlook for life.

Study finds: This is the dietary method that prevents cognitive decline in later life

Researchers followed more than 150 thousand participants and found a consistent link between the DASH diet at ages 40-50 and a lower risk of cognitive decline at older ages.

Vegetables, fish, moderate wine consumption, and even salad dressing were found to be associated with a lower risk of cognitive decline

A simple blood test may predict dementia up to 25 years before symptoms

A new study found that it is possible to identify early signs of dementia many years before symptoms appear using a simple blood test.

A simple blood test may detect dementia – up to 25 years in advance

Your parent’s dementia diagnosis makes it crucial to take the right steps immediately

A geriatrics expert explains how to prepare the home for a patient, what is important to focus on – and why sometimes it is necessary to move to a nursing home.

An elderly couple

A massive study found: These are the artificial sweeteners linked to dementia

Do you drink one can of zero a day or consume sugar-free yogurts? An 8-year study found a link between consumption of common artificial sweeteners and deterioration in memory and thinking.

Artificial sweetener

A decade-long study: This eye sign can predict dementia years in advance

A new study found that the thickness of the retina in the eye may predict future risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia years before symptoms appear – opening the door to early and simple diagnosis.

Every measurable decrease in retinal thickness increased the risk of Alzheimer’s by about 3%

'Aging in Wellness and Adversity': Embracing patients coping with old age, dementia - book review

Abramowitz founded and directed the Melabev organization, initially a place where volunteers worked with dementia patients whose families wanted to keep their loved ones out of institutions.

Comparison of two brain diagrams. Left, normal brain, right, brain of a person with Alzheimer's disease.

A huge study: This is the exact age at which physical exercise reduces dementia risk by 45%

A large-scale American study reveals that physical activity in midlife and in old age reduces the risk of dementia by 45% – even among carriers of the gene that increases the risk for Alzheimer’s.

A man in the gym