50 h. 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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60 h. 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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3 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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4 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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4 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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5 d. 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 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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1 week 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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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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3 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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3 w. ago How bacteria in your mouth and gut can be used to spot early stages of Parkinson’s disease

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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3 w. ago Just four days of eating junk food can impact your brain health and could lead to dementia, study warns

Eating a diet high in junk food could harm the brain within days and increase the risk of dementia, new research suggests.

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3 w. ago Dementia professor reveals the eight things she does every week to reduce her risk of Alzheimer's

Today, around 944,000 in the UK are thought to be living with the condition, with the figure around 7million in the US. But it is not inevitable, according to Professor June Andrews.

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4 w. ago The simple test that 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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4 w. ago Dementia risk could be slashed by 'single most important' food, study says

Researchers have identified a specific food that can help to lower the risk

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4 w. ago Key change to urine could be early warning sign of dementia, experts discover

Experts said the findings show that issues in other parts of the body, such as the kidneys, can also affect the brain and become a risk factor for dementia.

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