dementia risk

Urgent warning as popular diet could be causing long-lasting brain damage

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The famous saying goes, “you are what you eat” and now research has shown that what many of us are eating could be damaging to our brains. A study, by scientists in California, has revealed that a typical Western diet could lead to long-lasting memory problems, especially if consumed from a young age. More specifically, … Read more

Increased dementia risk for people sleeping during the daytime and other issues

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A leading sleep expert says that sleeping during the day could be linked to an increased risk of dementia and other health conditions.  Dr Sudhir Kumar, a neurologist from India, has highlighted concerns based on research indicating that those who work night shifts face a greater threat of developing neurodegenerative conditions. Writing on X, he … Read more

Herpes infection could double risk of dementia in older adults, study finds

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Exposure to a virus linked to the common cold sore could double someone’s risk of developing dementia, a new study has warned. Research, by a team at Uppsala University in Sweden, found that people who have had the herpes virus at some point in their lives could be twice as vulnerable to the condition, compared … Read more

Dementia risk could be identified by how you describe your job

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For most people the biggest risk factors for dementia are ageing and genes. But according to Dr Richard Restak, a clinical professor of neurology at George Washington University, risk factors for the condition may be noticeable much earlier than people think. In his recently published book How To Prevent Dementia, Dr Restak said: “Experiencing the … Read more