Dementia Risk Is Double Earlier Estimates, Even Higher for Black Americans
The researchers suggest that their estimates are higher because they took extra measures to avoid underestimating the number of dementia cases. They closely tracked the health of
The risk of dementia is even worse than we thought, new research says
The findings highlight the need for public-health strategies aimed at mitigating dementia risk and promoting healthy aging across diverse populations, researchers said. “I think
Has Our Dementia Risk Doubled? Don’t Panic – Here’s What to Do
Recent headlines suggest that up to 42% of people ages 55 and older face an eventual dementia diagnosis. But some experts have a follow-up message: Risk isn't the same as destiny, and there are ways to reduce it.
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.
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, ...
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One in two Americans will get dementia in their lives as researchers warn disease is vastly underestimated
There is no cure for dementia - only medications and therapies to control symptoms. The overall risk of developing dementia is 42 percent, but it is 48 percent in women. Men have a risk of ...
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15 science-based ways to reduce your risk of dementia
There is no cure, and it can’t be prevented. But you can reduce your risk. Many factors influence dementia, including family history and genetics. You can’t do anything about those ...
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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 perform basic tasks. There is no cure for dementia or Alzheimer’s ...
Dementia Cases in the U.S. Expected to Double by 2060, Hitting 1 Million a Year
Cases of dementia in the U.S. are expected to steadily rise in the coming years, hitting 1 million annual cases by 2060.
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Living longer can mean more dementia but there are ways to reduce the risk
Black Americans had a slightly higher risk, 44%, than white people at 41%. Yes, there are ways to help lower dementia risk There are some risk factors people can’t control, including age and ...
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Kids and teens risking dementia as ‘unhealthy habits’ cause brain changes decades before diagnosis
How to reduce your risk of dementia There's currently no cure for dementia, but there things you can do to reduce your risk. Evidence suggests the following lifestyle choices can help stave ...
Up to 4 in 10 people could develop dementia after 55. What you can do to lower your risk
About a million Americans a year are expected to develop dementia by 2060, roughly double today’s toll, researchers reported ...