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Study provides 10-year risk estimates for dementia
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 04 (ANI): A new study has provided 10-year absolute risk estimates for dementia, specific to age and sex, which may help identify high-risk individuals who could potentially benefit from early targeted prevention.
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Stroke increases dementia risk by around 70% : Study
Updated : 7 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington DC, [USA] Sep 01 (ANI): People who have suffered a stroke are more likely to develop dementia, a study conducted by the University of Exeter Medical School confirmed.
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People with brain markers of Alzheimer's have no dementia
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 17 (ANI): A new study has uncovered why some people that have brain markers of Alzheimer's never develop classic dementia that others do.
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'Star Trek' actress Nichelle suffering from dementia
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington DC, [USA] Aug 10 (ANI): Former Hollywood movie star Nichelle Nichols of 'Star Trek' TV series fame has been diagnosed with dementia.
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Tokyo expo exhibits assistive devices for elderly people
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Tokyo, Japan (ANI) Japan is currently confronting a major social concern defined as "super-aged society." This occurs when people belonging to the age group of 65 years and above account for at least 20 percent of the population. Henceforth to comfort the old ones a new innovation is the
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Family caregivers of people with dementia sleep deprived: Study
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 2 (ANI): Nine out of 10 people caring for a family member with dementia don't get enough sleep, finds a study.
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Both heavy drinking and abstinence could raise dementia risk
Updated : 7 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 2 (ANI): According to a study, both long term abstinence and heavy drinking (more than 14 units a week during middle age) could boost dementia risk.
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Ultrasound applied to brain may help patients with dementia
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA] July 23(ANI): Patients suffering from dementia can now be treated with the ultrasound applied to the brain.
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Can oxygen therapy prevent dementia in lung disease patients?
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 6 (ANI): Oxygen therapy can help in fighting dementia in individuals with lung disease, according to a study.
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How 'skinny fat' can predict Alzheimer's
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], July 5 (ANI): 'Skinny fat'- the combination of low muscle mass and strength in the context of high-fat mass - in older adults may predict dementia and Alzheimer's risk, according to a study.
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This gene links Alzheimer's to Down syndrome
Updated : 7 years, 8 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [U.S.A.], Jun 26 (ANI): Genes linking Alzheimer's and Down syndrome have been discovered, a new research has claimed.
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Can hypertension cause dementia?
Updated : 7 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], June 13 (ANI): A recent study has found a link between hypertension and dementia.
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