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,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Wendy Williams Details 'Prison'-Like Facility She's in Amid Dementia Battle
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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 ...
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 ...
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.
Bruce Willis seen in public for 1st time since dementia diagnosis, thanks 1st responders
Willis was diagnosed first with aphasia -- a condition where the brain's ability to understand or express language is ...
Dementia Cases in the U.S. Will Surge in the Coming Decades, Researchers Say
By 2060, new dementia cases per year could double to one million because of the growing population of older Americans, a ...