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.
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.
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.
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 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 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,
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.
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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 ...
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 ...
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Detroit police want help finding missing 75-year-old woman with dementia
DETROIT – Police are seeking information about a 75-year-old woman who went missing in Detroit. Norma Jenkins left her residence on Friday (Jan. 17) in the 15400 block of Greenfield Road and hasn’t ...
Inside Denis Law's heartbreaking dementia health battle that left Man Utd icon leaning on his 'strong' wife before his death aged 84
Law had to come through adversity in his life, particularly after he revealed in August 2021 that he had been diagnosed with ...
Dr. Todd Ellerin from South Shore Health on how to prevent those with neurological disorders from wandering
Dr. Todd Ellerin from South Shore Health discusses what you can do to prevent loved ones with neurological disorders like Alzheimer's or dementia from wandering off.