15 h. ago Why having untreated high blood pressure could be a RISK FACTOR FOR dementia

For years we've known high blood pressure is bad for your health. It raises your risk of heart attacks, strokes and kidney failure. Now it's clear high blood pressure is also a major cause of dementia.

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17 h. ago Habit millions pick up to relax linked to 72% higher risk of DEMENTIA

Frequently visiting the emergency room at your local hospital due to smoking weed may substantially increase your risk for developing dementia, a study suggests.

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21 h. 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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43 h. ago Study lists top exercise you can do at home to slash dementia risk

This training was also found to improve brain health in people with mild cognitive impairment

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51 h. ago Now being married has been linked to an increased risk of dementia

Expert Avinash Chandra looks at the reason for the unexpected results

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3 d. ago Harvard experts pinpoint 'overlooked' risk factors for dementia and they're all preventable

Researchers at Mass General Brigham, a Harvard hospital, have found over a dozen 'overlooked' risk factors for dementia and other brain disorders - and all of them are preventable.

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4 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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5 d. ago Scientists discover exact amount of weekly booze that could double your risk of dementia

Brazilian researchers analysed the brains of 1781 people who had died, and asked their family for details about their drinking behaviour throughout their lifetime.

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5 d. ago How eye tests could help identify dementia early for 'most effective' treatment

Scientists have found that the blood vessels at the back of the eye can show early signs someone is at risk of developing dementia.

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7 d. ago Amid all the warnings about a ‘dementia tsunami’, here are the things you should know | Devi Sridhar

When we dig into new research we see why all the alarming headlines are written, but also that science is bringing new hope Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias were the leading cause of death in Britain in 2021 (followed by Covid-19 and heart disease), and a top 10 cause of death in the United States. Dementia is a general term used for several diseases that destroy nerve cells and damage the brain, leading to difficulty with memory, thinking and other cognitive functions. Behind those statistics is a heartbreaking condition for individuals (and their loved ones) as they become confused and disoriented, struggle to recognise family, friends and caregivers, and lose the ability to live independently.Recent studies from across the world have highlighted that dementia cases are likely to rise dramatically. For instance, an analysis of 15,000 middle-aged US adults in Nature Medicine in January 2025 found that in study participants, the lifetime risk of developing dementia after 55 w...

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7 d. ago Weight loss jabs could cut risk of dementia with 'protective effect' on brain

Researchers believe that Semaglutide shows promise in cutting the risk of conditions that could impair memory and thought process - such as dementia which is the UK's leading killer

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7 d. ago Proof red wine ISN'T so healthy after all: Research into its link with cancer has thrown up a very surprising result

It's probably the one bit of healthy living advice many of us remember without being reminded - drink red wine (in moderation) to cut the risk of illnesses, such as cancer, heart disease and dementia.

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9 d. ago UK's most prescribed drug can actually CUT risk of dementia, bombshell study finds

Researchers have discovered that a medication eight million Brits are prescribed, for another condition, could help lower the risk of dementia - a study involving 571,000 people made the bombshell finding

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1 week ago Dementia warning as neurologist advises cutting out two foods that raise risk 13%

You can lower your dementia risk further by replacing these foods with plant-based alternatives, he said.

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago Shingles vaccine: Who is eligible after huge dementia prevention findings

A new study has strengthened the link between the shingles vaccine and a lower risk of dementia

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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week ago UK’s most commonly prescribed drug cuts risk of dementia, study suggests

Drug given to around 8 million Britons could help cut the risk of dementia, researchers in South Korea find

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