Can Lifestyle Choices Offset Dementia Risk?
A new study from the University Medical Center in Rotterdam, Netherlands found a healthy lifestyle may be linked to less long-term risk of dementia for most people, but not those already at high genetic risk. The study was performed by Silvan Licher, MD and published in Nature Medicine. Details of the Study The study showed…
Why is Alzheimer’s Risk Higher in Women?
There are many forms of dementia, but Alzheimer’s is the most common. This disease impairs intellectual abilities and memory, often interfering with a person’s daily life. Many studies have been conducted to learn more about this disease and the research continues, as more people are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s every day. Recently, researchers found that the…
Atrial Fibrillation Linked to Increased Dementia Risk
A recent study led by researchers at Yonsei College of Medicine in Seoul, South Korea, found that atrial fibrillation (AF) can be linked to an increased risk of dementia – even in people who have not suffered a stroke. What Is Atrial Fibrillation? Also known as a heart flutter, AF is an irregular and often…
Causes and Symptoms of Dementia
Many people know the names of common diseases but may lack specific knowledge about their causes and symptoms. Cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia can come on suddenly, before we have the chance to become informed about them. Being knowledgeable can help us be more level-headed when dealing with these issues. Families…