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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 before you got your new calendar. As we age, forgetfulness may worsen and begin to disrupt thinking abilities.
US dementia cases to double by 2060, study predicts
The number of annual new dementia diagnoses is projected to rise from approximately 514,000 in 2020 to about one million by 2060.
4 in 10 Americans at risk for dementia after age 55, study suggests
A new study found that dementia cases in the United States are projected to double from more than 500,000 in 2020 to about 1 million by 2050.
Processed Red Meat Is Linked to a Higher Risk of Dementia
In a study published in the journal Neurology, Dr. Daniel Wang, an assistant professor of medicine at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School, and his team report that people who eat more processed red meat had a 14% higher risk of developing dementia over more than four decades that those who consumed minimal amounts.
Dementia risk for people 55 and older has doubled, new study finds
Dementia cases in the U.S. are expected to double by 2060, with an estimated one million people diagnosed per year, according to a new study led by Johns Hopkins University and other institutions.
Processed red meat and dementia: What a new study means for your diet
We asked nutrition experts how consumers can make informed and healthy choices about eating red meat.
5 ways to reduce your dementia risk as study estimates U.S. cases could double by 2060
More American adults may develop dementia than previously thought, according to a new study published this month. The number of Americans who will develop dementia—a progressive decline in memory, thinking skills,
Dementia cases to double over next three decades
A new study estimates new dementia cases to sit around one million annually by 2060, doubling current numbers.
What you can do to lower your dementia risk
A new study found a higher lifetime risk than previously thought: After age 55, people have up to a 4 in 10 chance of eventually developing dementia.
Five early signs of dementia with one you may spot at night
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Alzheimer’s expert reveals how to reduce dementia risk — when to eat breakfast, what goes in coffee
I’ve tried everything,” Dr. Nathaniel Chin, an associate professor at the University of Wisconsin Department of Medicine, ...
Up to 4 in 10 people could develop dementia after 55. What you can do to lower your risk
New research suggests that Americans' risk for developing dementia over a lifetime may be higher than previously thought.
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Safeguarding Finances While Caring for Dementia Patients
Is your loved one showing signs of cognitive decline? Here are six tips for preserving financial well-being while managing ...
Wendy Williams Details 'Prison'-Like Facility She's in Amid Dementia Battle
Wendy Williams, who is battling frontotemporal lobe dementia and aphasia, detailed her 'prison'-like conditions at the ...
New diagnostic criteria for LATE dementia offer hope for improved care
Researchers at the University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging are at the forefront of advancing dementia research ...
Doctor's recommended diet change can help prevent dementia 'for years to come'
Dementia, a condition affecting about 55 million people worldwide, is often seen as an inevitable part of aging. However, ...
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Green tea drinkers have fewer brain lesions linked to dementia
Older people who regularly drink green tea have fewer brain lesions are characteristic of dementia than those who do not ...