Foods to Reduce Alzheimer’s & Dementia Risk
Alzheimer’s disease, the most common type of dementia, causes a nonreversible decline in mental function. The group of diseases that encompass dementia affect memory, judgment and personality in older adults. Though no cure has been found, studies show dietary changes can help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s and dementia. Research has shown that people who…
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…