Dr Michael Mosley says he is taking a 2p pill that can help fend off dementia and cancer. The 66-year-old, a renowned nutrition expert and creator of popular diets like the 5:2 and Fast 800, says he is an advocate for Vitamin D, especially among older people. Writing for the Daily Mail, the health guru … Read more
A study has found that about a spoonful of olive oil a day could lower the risk of dying from dementia. The study, published in the JAMA Network Open on Monday, observed more than 90,000 adults in the U.S. over 28 years, 65 per cent of whom were female. The mean age was 56 at … Read more
WASHINGTON — For the first time, researchers have identified a genetic form of late-in-life Alzheimer’s disease — in people who inherit two copies of a worrisome gene. Scientists have long known a gene called APOE4 is one of many things that can increase people’s risk for Alzheimer’s, including simply getting older. The vast majority of … Read more
We are all well aware of the importance of diet when it comes to our health and wellbeing. Eating a healthy, balanced diet is often among the advice given in order to help prevent a number of unwanted medical conditions. This means eating plenty of fruits, vegetables, fibre, protein as well as some dairy and … Read more
CANBERRA, Australia — A legendary rugby player has cited the fear and anxiety that has come into his life among the reasons for urging the Australian government to fund support services and education about chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Wally Lewis, dubbed “The King” when he played rugby league for Queensland state and Australia in the … Read more
Dementia is extremely common. According to a 2022 study, a startling 10% of adults in the United States over the age of 65 have dementia, and another 22% have mild cognitive impairment. And dementia risk only increases as we get older: Thirty-five percent of people over the age of 90 are living with dementia. The … Read more
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
The first drug shown to slow Alzheimer’s disease hit the U.S. market over a year ago, but sales have lagged, major hospital systems have taken months to start using it and some insurers have rejected coverage. Doctors also expect some patients will hesitate to take Leqembi due to its limited impact and potential side effects. … Read more
Neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, migraines, stroke and multiple sclerosis are now the leading cause of ill health and disability around the world, affecting 3.4 billion people, according to a new study. The study, published Thursday in Lancet Neurology, found that these neurological conditions affected 43 per cent of the world population and caused … Read more
Dementia rates are set to almost triple in the coming decades. Despite the dismal forecasts, there are ways you can reduce your risk of the mind-robbing condition. As the proportion of older people in the population is increasing in nearly every country, the number of dementia patients is expected to reach 78 million in 2030 … Read more
