University of Cambridge researchers analyzed genetic, lifestyle and health data on more than 500,000 adults, 40-69 years old, and found that those people who were later diagnosed with dementia had tested poorly up to nine years before on measures of problem solving, memorizing, reaction times and grip strength (Alzheimer’s & Dementia, Oct 12, 2022). The…
1 in 10 Older Adults in the US Has Dementia
Nearly one in 10 Americans over 65 has dementia, according to the first nationally representative study of cognitive impairment in more than 20 years. The study also finds that another 22% have mild cognitive impairment. People with dementia and mild cognitive impairment are more likely to be older, have lower levels of education, and to…
Latest Findings: Use of Medical Contrast Media on Patients Significantly Increases Risk of Dementia
A new study conducted by National Health Research Institutes (NHRI) and Taichung Veterans General Hospital found that the contrast medium (CM) used on patients during radiological examinations may significantly increase the risk of vascular dementia. Doctors use contrast media to increase the visibility of organs, blood vessels, and tissues when performing computed tomography or magnetic…
Tool That Can Help Calculate Risk of Alzheimer’s Dementia
As people get older, they likely face many health problems. Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is one of the common chronic age-related conditions that cause brain issues in older adults including memory loss and cognitive difficulties. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are more than six million older adults living with Alzheimer’s, mostly at the age of 65…
Study: Long-Term Antibiotic Use Increases Risk of Dementia
While antibiotics are commonly used to treat bacterial infections, long-term use has long been known to cause many side effects. A recent study by South Korean researchers indicates that those side effects may include dementia. A recent study by Dr. Park Sang-min’s team, at Seoul National University Hospital’s Department of Family Medicine, tracked the incidence…
6 Recipes for Brain Fog, Memory Loss, and Dementia
A guide (pdf) published by the Memory and Aging Center of the Weill Institute for Neuroscience at the University of California San Francisco says that short-term recall and the formation of new memories are some of the functions impacted during the early stage of dementia. Dementia is a general term for impairment of memory or cognitive…
COVID-19 Related Risks of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases: Here is One Way to Protect our Brain
Excerpt of Interview with Dr. Dong Yuhong, Virologist and Chief Scientist of a Biotechnology Firm in Europe. One of the most common side effects of COVID-19 is neurological and psychiatric symptoms. A few large scale studies have discovered that COVID-19 infection can increase the risk of dementia, Alzheimers’ and Parkinson’s diseases. But there are ways…
10,000 Steps Daily Can Help Cut Your Risk of Dementia by Half
Walking is a great way to get exercise, but new research has found that those steps can also help reduce your risk of dementia. The study found that walking 10,000 steps each day can cut your risk of dementia by half. So if you’re looking for a way to stay healthy, be sure to make…
Fish Oil Could Strengthen Your Aging Brain
Fish has been dubbed “brain food,” and a new study suggests that may really be true for middle-aged adults. Researchers found that among more than 2,000 middle-aged people, those with higher blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids performed better on tests of certain thinking skills. They also had thicker tissue in a brain area related to memory—one that…
Understanding and Diagnosing Dementia, When to Seek Medical Advice
Most people come across memory loss while aging. Is it a natural aging process? Taiwanese physician Chien Cheng-Ping , Deputy Superintendent of Taipei Beitou Health Management Hospital, stated that dementia is a brain disease rather than a natural aging phenomenon. He reminded the public to be alert to 10 signs of dementia. If several of…
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