43 h. ago Scientists pinpoint lifestyle change that could delay dementia for YEARS

Previous studies have shown that preventing vision loss, treating depression and doing plenty of exercise are all ways of reducing the risk.

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52 h. ago Love your lawn and reduce risk of dementia at free garden centre sessions in the Clyde Valley

Dobbies Sandyholm will be linking up with Alzheimer’s Research UK in May

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4 d. ago Love your lawn and reduce risk of dementia at free garden centre sessions in Livingston

Dobbies will be linking up with Alzheimer’s Research UK in May

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4 d. ago Combination of two cheap drugs could save lives after heart attack, study finds

Giving patients statins and ezetimibe after a heart attack can reduce risk of second attack or stroke, say scientistsThousands of heart attacks or strokes could be prevented and lives saved with a combination of two cheap drugs, a study suggests.Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death worldwide, with heart attacks the most common acute event. For those who survive an attack, the risk of another one is highest in the first year because blood vessels are more sensitive, making it easier for blood clots to develop. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Good news at last: just a little exercise can reduce the risk of dementia | Devi Sridhar

A recent study shows the benefit of being a middle-aged ‘weekend warrior’ who only exercises once or twice a weekIn these bleak times, glimmers of hope often seem to come out of the pages of scientific research. Take what we know about exercise. Just in the past few months, we’ve learned that moderate exercise may almost halve the risk of postpartum depression for new mothers, and that even five minutes of exercise a day could help lower blood pressure.But what really caught my eye recently was a study from Latin America that included roughly 10,000 people who were assessed over two decades using the Mexico City prospective study. The research, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, examined cognitive function with the aim of understanding the impact of exercise on mental ability, including mild dementia. The researchers took account of confounding variables such as age, diet, smoking and alcohol intake, nightly sleep and educational attainment, which have all been sho...

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7 d. ago Heavy rain to reduce risk of wildfires following possible hottest day of year

Highs of 24C are forecast for parts of the UK on Friday and Saturday.

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8 d. ago Kale and fish among foods that could boost brain health and reduce risk of dementia

There are a number of foods that could be particularly helpful in boosting the health of our brain - and some are more common than you might think

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8 d. ago Bernice King reflects on the Fair Housing Act, made law after her father's killing

Bernice King warns decades of work to reduce inequities in housing is at risk, as the Trump administration cuts funding for projects and tries to reduce funding for nonprofits that handle housing discrimination complaints

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9 d. ago Women should avoid all alcohol to reduce risk of breast cancer, charity says

World Cancer Research Fund goes further than UK and WHO advice on alcohol after review of evidenceWomen should avoid alcohol altogether to reduce their risk of breast cancer, a charity has warned.The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) has published a review of evidence on how diet and lifestyle factors can play a role in the development of the disease. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Tim Spector says one small diet change could slash risk of heart disease by 14 per cent

The nutrition expert says just one simple change to your diet could reduce your risk of dying early

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1 week ago The one type of food young people should eat to reduce their risk of bowel cancer

Research from the World Health Organisation (WHO) has shown bowel cancer is increasing in younger adults, with one in every 20 bowel cancer cases happening in people under 50

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2 w. ago 'Weekend warrior' approach to exercise can 'reduce risk of dying from cancer and heart disease'

Even exercising for just one or two days a week can seriously improve your health, a new study suggests

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2 w. ago Shingles vaccine may reduce dementia risk by 20% as new study makes 'striking finding'

The new research is a huge step towards preventive treatment for dementia.

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2 w. ago The vaccine that can dramatically reduce your risk of dementia

The readily available vaccine can cut the risk by 20 per cent

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2 w. ago Study pinpoints widely available vaccine that reduces dementia risk by at least 20%

A vaccine already given to over 65s could slash the risk of developing dementia, a major new study has found.

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2 w. ago Study finds strongest evidence yet that shingles vaccine helps cut dementia risk

Older adults in Wales who had the jab were 20% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia that those not vaccinatedResearchers who tracked cases of dementia in Welsh adults have uncovered the strongest evidence yet that the shingles vaccination reduces the risk of developing the devastating brain disease.Health records of more than 280,000 older adults revealed that those who received a largely discontinued shingles vaccine called Zostavax were 20% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia over the next seven years than those who went without. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Tackling bad cholesterol levels with statins may reduce dementia risk – study

People with low levels of ‘bad’ cholesterol are less likely to develop dementia, experts found.

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2 w. ago Falling can be risky. Here’s how to avoid it and what to do if it happens

More than a quarter of adults over 65 fall annually. Fortunately, it’s avoidable, and when it happens you can recoverThe National Institute on Aging reports that more than one in four adults 65 and older fall annually. Fortunately, it’s an avoidable threat.“Falls are not inevitable,” says Emily Nabors, the associate director of innovation at the National Council on Aging’s Center for Healthy Aging. “There are many things you can do to reduce your risk.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Heather burning ban on peatland to be expanded under Government plans

Healthy peatlands can help tackle climate change, reduce flood risk, improve water quality and support rare wildlife.

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2 w. ago Olympian Sally Gunnell speaks out on lifestyle choice that may 'prevent Alzheimer's'

As she approaches 60, former Olympic champion Sally Gunnell OBE has stressed the importance of adopting healthy habits to help reduce the risk of age-related illnesses

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