Dementia Risk May Be Doubling, New Study Says—Here’s What You Can Do About It
Here's what you should know.Reviewed by Dietitian Annie Nguyen, M.A., RDWe 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.
Up to 4 in 10 people could develop dementia after 55. What you can do to lower your risk
The new estimate is based on a new study that found a higher lifetime risk than previously thought: After age 55, people have up to a 4 in 10 chance of eventually developing dementia — if they
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.
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
Study shows risk of developing dementia in the U.S. is much higher than previously estimated
The risk of developing dementia in the United States is much higher than previously estimated, according to a new study published in the journal "Nature Medicine" on Monday. People in the United States are living longer,
Study finds increased risk of dementia among older Americans
A new study found an increased risk of dementia in older Americans, with the risk among Black Americans even greater. NBC News' Anne Thompson reports on what doctors say can help lower the risk of dementia.
Five early signs of dementia with one you may spot at night
Sleep disturbances are common in old age, but drastic changes, such as waking up at 3 am or not being able to stay awake ...
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Know the symptoms of dementia in aging adults
The following column was originally published April 9, 2022. Thanks to breakthroughs in medicine and nutrition in recent years, we are living longer than ever before. But this increase in life ...
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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This Common Sign of Dementia Is Often Ignored-Don't Miss It
Memory loss is a commonly-known sign of Alzheimer's disease, but it is not always the first symptom. Alzheimer's, one cause ...
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The eight red flags for dementia – and what to do if you spot them
And, while it’s easy to view dementia as something we can do nothing about, familiarising yourself with the early signs and ...
Early dementia signs explained as most adults blame symptoms on old age
It can be easy to mistake some signs of dementia for old age. These are the early signs of the disease you need to look out ...
Early signs of dementia including one which shows in bed at night
There are treatments to stave off Alzheimer's effects if caught early enough - and there are some red flags people should ...
Health warning as popular breakfast favourite linked to ‘13% higher risk of dementia’, scientists discover
MEAT raises the risk of dementia, according to a study that warned Brits should cut out a breakfast favourite to reduce their ...
Symptoms of young onset dementia after EastEnders twist raises awareness
Furthermore, some of the earliest symptoms may not be related to memory and can vary greatly from person to person. Early ...
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Alzheimer's: Mild chronic small vessel disease ups risk for dementia; Treatments vary
Mild chronic small vessel disease, or cerebral small vessel disease (CSVD), is an umbrella term for a range of conditions ...
15 science-based ways to reduce your risk of dementia
Experts say there are ways to reduce our risk of dementia, including diet and exercise, protecting against hearing loss, and ...