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Doctor leading Alzheimer blood test trial discusses breakthrough

Trialing blood tests for Alzheimer's diagnosis in UK memory clinics.

Research advancements in managing dementia risk factors. [ more ]

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Thousands to be offered blood tests for dementia in UK trial

Blood tests for dementia trials in the UK aim to speed up diagnosis for early stages.

These tests could revolutionize diagnosis and potentially increase accessibility to Alzheimer's drugs. [ more ]

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Enough regular sleep helps to prevent dementia

Lack of sleep leads to mental fatigue and cognitive impairment.

Consistent sleep patterns are crucial for cognitive health. [ more ]

Inverse

This Specific Type of Sleep Could Help Protect You From Dementia

Dementia is a result of significant cognitive decline affecting daily activities.

Risk factors for dementia include lifestyle habits like poor sleep. [ more ]

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Parenting

My Mother Has Alzheimer's Disease. This Is How I Explained It To My Kids.

Ty Lewis found support lacking when her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and has since become an advocate for caregivers.

Lewis has created a community on her mother's Instagram page and has completed specialized training to help others with Alzheimer's and dementia. [ more ]

Harvard Gazette

Trials reveal even internet-based chats help sustain brain function - Harvard Gazette

Conversation, even online, can help prevent cognitive decline and dementia. [ more ]

Futurism

Doctors Say Trump Is Displaying Clear Signs of Cognitive Issues

Concerns over Trump's cognitive decline worsen compared to Biden's aging brain.

Experts express worries about Trump's cognitive issues, including speech disturbances and confusion. [ more ]

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Wellness

A Mild Cognitive Impairment Diagnosis Can Be Scary. Here's What Comes Next.

Mild cognitive impairment (M.C.I) can be a precursor to dementia, but catching it early can offer several advantages.

Treating M.C.I can help prolong independence and potentially reverse cognitive decline. [ more ]

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What are the symptoms of dementia and how do you get a diagnosis?

Dementia is a group of related symptoms associated with a decline in brain function, with Alzheimer's disease being the most common subtype.

Symptoms of dementia can affect memory, thinking, behavior, mood, and daily activities, and typically worsen over time. [ more ]

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Is the 100-year old TB vaccine a new weapon against Alzheimer's?

The BCG vaccine was initially developed to fight bovine tuberculosis, but it led to the creation of a vaccine that has saved millions of lives.

Preliminary studies suggest that the BCG vaccine could protect against Alzheimer's disease, potentially offering a cost-effective solution in the fight against dementia. [ more ]

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Early blood test to predict dementia is step closer as biological markers identified

Researchers have discovered biological markers for dementia in blood samples that can predict the risk of developing the condition over a decade before diagnosis.

A blood test that combines protein profiles with other risk factors can predict dementia with an estimated 90% accuracy 15 years before clinical confirmation. [ more ]

Futurism

If You Have Signs of Dementia, Doctors Found a Way to Help

Healthy lifestyle habits can lower symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer's disease in patients already exhibiting warning signs.

Lifestyle changes could offer cognitive benefits even for people who have begun to accumulate dementia-related pathologies in their brains. [ more ]

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Medicine

A blood test can predict dementia up to 15 years before symptoms start

Scientists have developed a blood test that can predict dementia up to 15 years before symptoms start with more than 90% accuracy.

The blood test could replace the expensive, time-consuming, and invasive tests currently used to diagnose dementia.

The identification of these protein biomarkers in the blood may also help guide the development of new drugs to slow or even reverse dementia. [ more ]

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Los Angeles

Jay Leno's wife Mavis Leno sometimes 'does not know' him due to dementia, lawyer says

Mavis Leno battling advanced dementia

Jay Leno's efforts to become conservator over wife's estate [ more ]

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Los Angeles

Jay Leno files for conservatorship for wife Mavis who has dementia

Comedian Jay Leno is seeking a conservatorship over his wife Mavis Leno's affairs due to her dementia.

Leno wants to ensure that Mavis has sufficient assets for her care if he dies before her.

The couple has been married for 43 years and Leno has always handled their finances. [ more ]

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Will this brutally honest look atdementia finally get us talking orwill we turn away? | Sonia Sodha

The advertisement by Alzheimer's Society uses death as a metaphor to illustrate the progression of dementia.

The ad has sparked a divisive reaction within the dementia advocacy community, with contrasting opinions on its effectiveness and impact. [ more ]

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The story of being a burden has been told too many times': how dementia-friendly theatre is changing the narrative

Music can evoke memories and joy for people with dementia.

Dementia-friendly performances are important for inclusivity and community building. [ more ]

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Advocacy for living positively with dementia

Campaigning for assisted dying laws [ more ]

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That's just normal forgetting': the difference between memory loss and dementia and how to protect your brain

Stress can cause memory lapses and difficulty with memory and recall.

Normal forgetfulness is different from early signs of dementia or age-related cognitive decline. [ more ]

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Evidence grows of air pollution link with dementia and stroke risk

Air pollution is linked to an increased risk of dementia and stroke, according to a study of over 400,000 people in the UK.

Long-term exposure to air pollution, even below current standards, is associated with acquiring dementia and developing dementia after a stroke. [ more ]

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Hope amid the hell of being a dementia carer | Letters

Caring for someone with dementia can be a challenging and isolating experience

The UK care sector is underresourced and incapable of providing adequate support [ more ]

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Books

Until August by Gabriel Garcia Marquez review his abandoned last novel

Gabriel Garcia Marquez's posthumously published novel, Until August, faced a mixed reception from him due to his battle with dementia.

The novel, a breezy romp featuring the erotic adventures of a middle-aged mother, was originally set aside to prioritize another final novel, Memories of My Melancholy Whores. [ more ]

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Music

Brooklyn music therapist helps dementia patients bridge the past to the present

Music therapy can help patients with dementia by triggering memories through familiar songs.

Procedural memory remains intact longer in advanced dementia, allowing individuals to engage in music and experience moments of clarity. [ more ]

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Music

The Real Health Podcast: Paul Noonan on the redemptive power of music therapy

Music therapy is the use of music to accomplish goals like reducing stress or improving quality of life.

Music therapy can have amazing impacts on patients with dementia, helping them remember things from their past through music. [ more ]

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Medicine

1 year after Jimmy Carter entered hospice care, advocates hope his endurance drives awareness

Hospice care can vary widely in duration and experience, as seen in the different paths taken by former President Jimmy Carter and his late wife.

The public visibility and openness of the Carter family about their experience with hospice care have helped shed light on the realities of aging, dementia, and death. [ more ]

Medium

Researchers Use Machine Learning to Aid in Early Dementia Diagnosis

Blood proteins can predict future dementia in healthy adults.

Four proteins - GFAP, NEFL, GDF15, and LTBP2 - were identified as potential biomarkers for dementia. [ more ]

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Many call loneliness a public health threat. New research now links it to early-onset dementia

Loneliness can negatively affect health, including increasing the risk of early-onset dementia.

Social isolation, alcohol use disorder, and depression are among the top risk factors for early-onset dementia. [ more ]

New York Post

This addiction leads to brain shrinking and may increase your risk for Alzheimer's: study

Smoking is harmful to the brain and can lead to decreased brain volume.

Each additional year of smoking contributes to greater brain shrinkage. [ more ]

Inverse

Your Age Won't Tell You Much About Your Health - This Marker Will Reveal Much More

As we journey through life, the risk of developing chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease, and neurological disorders, increases significantly.

New York Post

Even 'good' cholesterol is bad: Study finds high HDL linked to dementia

HDL cholesterol, typically considered good cholesterol, may not be as healthy as previously believed

High levels of HDL cholesterol may increase the risk of developing dementia [ more ]

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Take the test: New MGH study shows a high 'Brain Care Score' can lower risk of dementia, stroke

The McCance Center for Brain Health has developed a tool called Brain Care Score (BCS) that helps patients understand how their habits and health affect brain health.

Higher BCS is associated with a lower risk of dementia and stroke later in life, according to a new study. [ more ]

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Wellness

What Is Mild Cognitive Impairment, and How is it Diagnosed?

Mild cognitive impairment (M.C.I.) is a condition that can be a precursor to dementia.

M.C.I. can be caused by neurodegenerative disorders or reversible issues like vitamin deficiencies or medication side effects. [ more ]

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Wellness

Reduce your risk of dementia - cut out these everyday bad habits most of us are guilty of

Regular exercise is an effective way to maintain brain health and lower the risk of dementia.

Socializing in person is more beneficial for brain health than socializing online. [ more ]

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California

Bay Area Nonprofit Helps Connect Seniors Needing Assistance With Volunteers | KQED

Loneliness in older adults is linked to an increased risk for heart disease, dementia, and early death.

California lawmakers are considering a bill to ban utilities from passing lobbying costs onto customers. [ more ]

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Public health

Number of dementia patients in Ontario has risen 48% since 2010, new data released by OMA shows | CBC News

The number of people with dementia in Ontario has increased by 48% since 2010.

Doctors are calling for investments in home care to better support people with dementia. [ more ]

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Parenting

6 Seemingly Harmless Habits That May Increase Your Risk Of Dementia

Not moving your body enough or sitting for too long

Not socializing enough [ more ]

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Parenting

I'm Not Sure My Daughter Should Know the Truth About Grandpa

The letter writer is struggling with how to explain her lack of feelings for her father to her young daughter.

She wants to help her daughter understand the complicated situation without giving the impression that she should continue to love someone who hurt her.

The letter writer is afraid of saying the wrong thing and wants to be sensitive to her daughter's emotions. [ more ]

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Bolstering our sense of smell may reduce the risk of dementia

Whether it is the waft of clove-studded oranges or the crisp fragrance of a fir tree, the festive season is filled with aromas that conjure Christmases past.

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People over 65 who own a dog are 40% less likely to develop dementia

Owning a dog reduces the risk of getting dementia by 40% compared to people without one.

Having a dog increases the likelihood of getting out of the house and interacting with other humans, which exercises the brain. [ more ]

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How Menopause Changes the Brain

Menopause may be an important risk factor for dementia later in life.

The decline in estrogen during menopause alters brain functioning and structure.

Symptoms of menopause, such as lack of sleep and hot flashes, have been linked to dementia. [ more ]

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Midlife high cholesterol levels increase the risk of elderly dementia by up to 40%

High cholesterol levels in middle age can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and dementia later in life by up to 40%.

A leading medical expert is calling for cholesterol level testing for everyone aged 40-60 to help reduce the chances of developing dementia or Alzheimer's in the future. [ more ]

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