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…
Social Activity May Lower Dementia Risk
New research examining the link between social contact and dementia has shown that group socializing can prevent the harmful effects of aging on memory. The research was conducted over a 28-year period, led by Andrew Sommerland, Ph.D. from the Division of Psychiatry at University College London (UCL). Past Research Studies Many studies have found an…
4 Senior Financial Scams
Financial scams that target seniors have become so prevalent that many consider them “the crime of the 21st century”. The Baby Boomer generation of those well into retirement age is a common target of financial scams, partially due to the fact that these people worked when there were unions, pension plans and secure retirement saving…
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…