Kids and teens risking dementia as ‘unhealthy habits’ cause brain changes decades before diagnosis
DEMENTIA risk may start accumulating as early as childhood, experts have warned. A child’s body mass index (BMI), blood pressure and physical activity levels have been linked to changes in ...
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The eight red flags for dementia – and what to do if you spot them
It’s easy to view cognitive decline as an inevitable slide that we are powerless to fight. But knowing the early signs - ...
Shocking Study Reveals How Long You May Live After Being Diagnosed with Dementia
A major study has revealed how long a person can expect to live after a dementia diagnosis. According to various factors that contribute to life expectancy after diagnosis, age and your postal address ...
The 5 subtle warning signs of early-onset dementia as Eastenders’ Nigel receives heartbreaking diagnosis
DEVELOPING dementia at any age is a devastating prospect. The condition, often described as robbing people of their ability ...
The 13 dementia risk factors – and what to do about them
The condition is most commonly diagnosed in people in their 70s, but you can take steps before then to make your brain more ...
Testing for dementia by asking patients to draw a clock, walk and talk, stand on one leg
Is it dementia? A popular neurologist uses five simple tests of cognitive function to help gauge the health of a patient’s ...
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Finally, an accurate blood test for Alzheimer’s at its earliest stages could be on horizon
Discover a groundbreaking study that may help detect Alzheimer's in its early stages. Learn about the link between blood ...
Doctors Gave AI Chatbots a Cognitive Test. Their Diagnosis? Early Dementia.
Neurologists hope this tongue-in-cheek study will spark serious conversations about AI's limitations and the benefits of a ...
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The Power of Waiting: Your Brain's Defense Against Dementia
Can delaying gratification today protect your brain tomorrow? Research suggests that the ability to resist immediate rewards ...
The test that detects if memory blips are early dementia or just old age, as 60% of adults shrug signs off as ageing
A WORD on the tip of the tongue or a forgotten birthday – everyone has occasional memory blanks. While forgetting things ...
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GRMC offers quick, simple tests to detect poor blood flow
These tests are crucial in detecting Peripheral Vascular Disease, a condition that affects the blood vessels in the heart and brain, often caused by blocked arteries. Early detection of PVD leads ...
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5 at-Home Tests to Spot Early Signs of Dementia, According to a Neurologist
A neurologist on TikTok shares five simple at-home tests that may help identify early signs of dementia. These tests assess ...