Getting the recommended amount of sleep, daily exercise, eating a healthy diet, and resisting alcohol and tobacco are among the seven identified lifestyle alterations those with diabetes should take to decrease their risk of developing dementia.
With calls to make September 15th National Brain Health Day, researchers aim to raise public awareness of brain health and support efforts to develop new and innovative treatments for neurological disorders.
Receiving an annual flu vaccine reduces the risk of stroke, a new study reports.
Older adults who spend their free time embarking on intellectually stimulating activities, such as reading, writing, or making crafts, have a 23% lower risk of developing dementia. Additionally, those who exercise and spend time socializing with family or friends also have a significantly decreased risk of dementia.
Consuming a diet rich in ultra-processed foods like chips, cookies, deep-fried foods, and salty snacks were associated with a higher risk of developing dementia.
The study reveals that performing household chores, exercising, and social interactions significantly reduce the risk of dementia.
Greater physical activity was associated with greater thinking speed reserve in women, but not men. Taking part in mental activities was associated with greater thinking speed reserve in both men and women.
Symptoms of depression preceded the onset of stroke in a number of patients, and depression symptoms worsened following the stroke.
Older adults who suffer from hypothyroidism are at increased risk of developing dementia. The risk is even higher in those who require thyroid hormone replacement therapy to treat their condition.
Women who have undergone menopause have more white matter intensities in the brain than pre-menopausal women and men of the same age.
Researchers report acupuncture may help alleviate symptoms for sufferers of chronic tension headaches.
Despite speculation that inflammation associated with the shingles virus can increase dementia risk, researchers found little evidence to substantiate the claim.
