15 h. ago Eating cheese once a week could reduce risk of dementia, study finds

Scientists believe nutrients in dairy products may support neuronal maintenance

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34 h. ago Eating cheese just once a week can help prevent dementia, finds new study

Japanese researchers have revealed that eating cheese at least once a week can lower your risk of developing dementia.

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6 d. ago Why poor sleep and high blood pressure increase the risk of dementia

There are currently estimated to be 982,000 people with dementia in the UK, but more than a third of people with the condition do not have a diagnosis

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7 d. ago 45p Tesco food that can lower dementia risk and improve your skin

The food is rich in a number of vital nutrients

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7 d. ago Scientists present fresh evidence that shows free NHS vaccine could slash dementia risk by HALF

The shingles vaccine could reduce the risk of dementia by up to half, fresh research has suggested.

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8 d. ago Walking just 4,000 daily steps once a week cuts risk of early death in older people, study suggests

Researchers say the target significantly reduces risk of dying and lowers likelihood of cardiovascular diseaseOlder people who only walk 4,000 daily steps once a week still reduce their risk of dying early by a quarter, a study suggests.Staying active is known to bring a wide range of health benefits. But many people in their 60s, 70s and beyond may struggle for a variety of reasons to maintain the step count they used to reach. Until now it has been unclear how much people need to do as they age to reap the rewards. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago The health conditions that may increase your risk of dementia

Experts identified ‘critical time windows’ in which certain illnesses pose the greatest risk to patients

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8 d. ago Doctor says he reduces his risk of dementia by eating one superfood daily

Dr Sethi has shared a simple snack that can help reduce the risk of this devastating condition

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1 week ago Not all fat is the same... where yours collects could signal an increased risk of an array of diseases

Obesity has long been known as a risk factor for a host of diseases like cancer and dementia, but researchers now say that where the body stores fat could be even more influential.

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1 week ago You're eating cheese all wrong! Expert reveals how to store dairy products properly

In news that will concern fans of the moreish treat, an expert has revealed that you're probably storing your cheeses wrong.

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2 w. ago Always in a rush? Experts say being 'time poor' could raise your risk of dementia

Living a busy life has joined smoking, high blood sugar, and air pollution as a key risk factor for developing the devastating disease.

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2 w. ago Dementia risk for people who quit smoking in middle age ‘same as someone who never smoked’

Research finds kicking the habit halves rate of decline in verbal fluency and slows memory loss by 20%People who stop smoking in middle age can reduce their cognitive decline so dramatically that within 10 years their chances of developing dementia are the same as someone who has never smoked, research has found.Kicking the habit halves the rate of decline in verbal fluency and slows the loss of memory by 20%, according to a study of 9,436 people in England, the US and 10 other European countries. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Whatever your age, quitting smoking ‘lowers your dementia risk’

QUITTING smoking even in old age could help to stave off dementia. A study found that former smokers’ memory and speech declined significantly slower than people who still puffed cigarettes. Ditching fags younger would have greater benefits but scientists at University College London said: “It is never too late.” About six million Brits smoke tobacco...

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2 w. ago The popular breakfast foods that protect the brain from early onset dementia

A landmark study found more than a dozen risk factors for dementia, which is on the rise, are preventable. Now, scientists have revealed the foods most likely to lower dementia risk.

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2 w. ago Rachel Roddy’s recipe for red peppers stuffed with orzo, tuna, capers and herbs | A kitchen in Rome

Small pasta shapes from a wondrous Roman bakery inspire a delicious dish that will keep for daysJust beyond the hard rush of Viale Marconi, in the quieter Via Gerolamo Cardano, is a popular bakery called Albanesi il forno delle meraviglie, meaning “the oven [or bakery] of wonders”. Established in 1959 by Aldo Albanesi, and now run by his sons Adriano and Alessandro, Albanesi is wondrous also for its size. Behind an 11-window shopfront lies almost 500 sq m of shop floor, and a small maze of laboratories in which almost everything that can be made is made: bread, pizza, pies, cakes, biscuits, fresh egg pasta, sauces, baked pasta and other dishes that are ready to eat. The snake of glass-fronted counters also hold cheese, other dairy products, cured meats, and vegetables and olives preserved in various ways, while the shelves are packed with everyday provisions of good and practical quality. This is a shop with something for everyone.It also sells acini di pepe, a tiny pasta shaped lik...

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3 w. ago Two hours of exercise a week reduces joint pain and visits to GP

Study looks at how workouts can help those with hip, knee and back pain – and benefit UK economy to tune of £34bnPeople with sore joints who exercise for two hours a week have less pain, visit their GP less and take less sick leave, a study has found.The findings are from an analysis of how 40,000 people in Greater Manchester with hip, back or knee pain fared when they did two one-hour exercise classes for 12 weeks.Had on average 35% less pain.Went to see their GP 29% less often.Took almost half as many sick days from work.Needed their family to look after them 21% less. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Scientist says 'answers may be hiding in plain sight' in predicting dementia risk

Dementia is a broad category encompassing various syndromes associated with the ongoing decline in brain functioning

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3 w. ago Scientists pinpoint exactly why being obese may heighten risk of Alzheimer's: It's the 'biggest risk factor' for developing dementia

Experts have long warned that obesity increases the risk of serious health conditions, such as high blood pressure, with studies showing it may induce cognitive decline.

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3 w. ago Early warning sign of Parkinson’s could change how it’s treated

The toxins could potentially be used as ‘markers’ for doctors to identify Parkinson’s patients at a higher risk of developing dementia

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4 w. ago Simple test could reveal dementia risk decades before symptoms appear

A new study of 130,000 people found that protein in the urine may act as an early warning sign for memory problems

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