Testing for dementia by asking patients to draw a clock, walk and talk, stand on one leg
Is it dementia? A popular neurologist uses five simple tests of cognitive function to help gauge the health of a patient's ...
New dementia tool predicts when symptoms will start: ‘Would you want to know?’
Nearly 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with dementia, which slowly erodes memory, thinking skills and the ability to ...
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5 breakthroughs in dementia detection you need to know
Discover how a groundbreaking cognitive assessment tool is transforming early dementia detection with 99.9% accuracy and what ...
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Dementia risk, higher than thought, requires a national strategy
The risk of developing dementia may be double what was previously thought. But there are things the U.S. can do to help fight ...
Dementia Risk May Be Doubling, New Study Says—Here’s What You Can Do About It
We all forget things now and then—people’s names, where you put your car keys, that dentist appointment that was scheduled ...
The test that detects if memory blips are early dementia or just old age, as 60% of adults shrug signs off as ageing
A WORD on the tip of the tongue or a forgotten birthday – everyone has occasional memory blanks. While forgetting things ...
Eating just a quarter serving of these 5 foods every day increases your dementia risk by 13%
Several studies have suggested that a diet rich in sugar and saturated fat can contribute to inflammation, potentially ...
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Dementia with Lewy bodies has been difficult to diagnose early, but comprehensive cognitive testing could change that
Cognitive profiles for early diagnosis of Dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) have been outlined in a new study. Although DLB is the second most common neurodegenerative dementia following Alzheimer's ...
Dementia risk is rising in an aging US population. Cases are projected to double by 2060
New research suggests that the risk for developing dementia is significantly higher than previously estimated, and the burden ...
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The eight red flags for dementia – and what to do if you spot them
The Lancet Commission on Dementia lists hearing loss as a risk factor for dementia. If you’re concerned about your hearing, ...
Red meat blamed for increased cognitive decline in study
Eating greater amounts of red meat -- especially processed bacon, sausage and bologna -- increases the likelihood of ...