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 on the United States population will grow substantially over the next few decades.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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,
Professor Tim Spector reveals exactly what he eats to slash his risk of dementia
The food guru also warned of the foods and drinks to avoid that could raise your risk of the progressive condition ...
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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 ...
The risk of dementia could be affected by owning a dog or a cat
Living alone is believed to heighten the risk of dementia in older people, according to various studies. With this in mind, ...
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.
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 ...
Battling dementia, unable to walk as LA fires rage: A narrow escape from assisted living
Embers lit the way, but could they make it out alive? The memory care unit was ablaze as staff tried to save them.
Professor Tim Spector's personal diet to 'prevent or delay' dementia
Epidemiologist Tim Spector has shared his personal take on an anti-inflammatory diet that's associated with the ...
Alberta urged to move ahead with publicly funded small care homes
There are calls for Alberta to make good on its plans to usher in publicly funded small care homes as the population ages and ...