Researchers find surprising new root of dementia
A major study has found that childhood loneliness is strongly associated with faster cognitive decline and a significantly higher risk of dementia later in life.
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Psychologist warns of Trump’s “cognitive collapse” and growing dementia signs
A former Johns Hopkins psychologist has warned that President Donald Trump is showing accelerating signs of dementia and poses a growing risk due to his declining cognitive abilities.
Lost sleep may leave brain toxins that trigger dementia, study finds
Research suggests disrupted sleep may impair the brain’s ability to clear toxins, potentially increasing dementia risk, though scientists say more evidence is needed in humans.
Man dies after accidentally adding detergent to tea instead of milk
An 82-year-old man with Alzheimer’s disease died after accidentally ingesting washing detergent, mistaking it for milk, an inquest has confirmed.
Nigerian carer filmed abusing 88-year-old dementia patient days before his death in UK
A Nigerian carer was filmed abusing an 88-year-old dementia patient days before his death.
UK-based Nigerian care-giver caught abusing 88-year-old dementia patient on hidden camera
The abuse occurred just days before 88-year-old John Attard died in a Bexley home.
Trump’s Nephew: Dementia ‘runs in family,’ sees ‘warning signs’ in President
He cited worrying behavioral changes in the President, saying, “He just can’t stick to a message. And he used to be able to.”
Study finds common gene variant that doubles dementia risk for men
The study revealed that men who carry two copies of the H63D variant are more than twice as likely to develop dementia in their lifetime compared to women with the same genetic profile.
This diet reduces dementia risk, scientists say
Our study findings confirm that healthy dietary patterns in mid-to-late life and their improvement over time may prevent Alzheimer’s and related dementias
17 ways to cut your risk of stroke, dementia and depression all at once
New research has identified 17 overlapping factors that affect your risk of stroke, dementia and late-life depression, suggesting that a number of lifestyle changes could simultaneously lower the risk of all three.