UK scientists uncover startling new link between HRT and Alzheimer's
Several recent studies have suggested HRT is a risk factor in various conditions, notably Alzheimer's - now UK boffins have ...
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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 - ...
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Tool Predicts Age at Cognitive Impairment, Dementia Onset
A novel tool known as the Florey Dementia Index (FDI) predicted onset age of mild cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease ...
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 ...
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Study advances possible blood test for early-stage Alzheimer's disease
Declining blood levels of two molecules that occur naturally in the body track closely with worsening Alzheimer's disease, particularly in women. Levels were found to drop gradually, from women with ...
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 brain.
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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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These 4 lifestyle changes could cut your dementia risk
The researchers examined how 12 lifestyle factors contribute to the risk of dementia, finding that nearly half of the cases ...