In a world full of uncertainty and challenges, it’s pretty common to experience anxiety. But while a little stress is normal, chronic anxiety can have a damaging effect on your overall well-being ― including your brain health. A new study led by researchers at the University of Newcastle in Australia and published in the Journal … Read more
A common mental health condition that affects around eight million Britons has been linked to dementia in a new study. Researchers found that older adults living with anxiety are at greater risk for the progressive condition. Dementia is a syndrome, which is a group of symptoms, linked to the ongoing decline of the brain. It … Read more
WASHINGTON — New blood tests could help doctors diagnose Alzheimer’s disease faster and more accurately, researchers reported Sunday – but some appear to work far better than others. It’s tricky to tell if memory problems are caused by Alzheimer’s. That requires confirming one of the disease’s hallmark signs — buildup of a sticky protein called … Read more
In our latest What Car Should You Buy entry, a reader wanted advice on what car his father-in-law should get to replace his current BMW X5. The problem was less the car itself and more that it was too big for him to drive safely anymore, so they were looking for something smaller. We all … Read more
Dementia is a syndrome, or a group of symptoms, associated with the progressive decline of the brain. It can be a heartbreaking diagnosis for both the affected person and their loved ones due to the ongoing deterioration it causes. The prevalence of the condition has also sparked concern as the latest data shows record numbers … Read more
It is thought almost one million Britons are currently living with dementia, a devastating syndrome that causes the ongoing decline of the brain. This figure is expected to rise due to our ageing population. Many of us are aware of some of the well-known symptoms of dementia. These include memory loss, reduced thinking speed and … Read more
Dementia is a syndrome, or a group of associated symptoms, linked to the progressive decline of the brain. Most common in people over the age of 65, it can often be thought of as something that happens as we get older. While we are more likely to develop dementia the older we are there are … Read more
A brain health expert has expressed outrage over the stigma surrounding certain medical treatments for menopause, suggesting it could be influencing the number of women suffering from dementia. Max Lugavere, a diet and brain health expert, recently ventured into filmmaking with his new documentary, Little Empty Boxes, which chronicles his mother’s heart-wrenching battle with dementia. … Read more
Dementia and general cognitive decline are often thought of as something that happens as we get older. Although dementia is far more common among people aged over 65, your age is not the only determining factor of your brain health. Previous research has confirmed that around 40 percent of dementia cases could actually be avoided … Read more
The connection between chronic stress and the onset of dementia may not be as clear-cut as previously thought, with other mental health conditions potentially doubling your risk of developing the disease. Chronic stress has long been associated with memory problems and dementia, but a recent study suggests that the role of stress and its hormone, … Read more
