According to the World Health Organization, around 55 million people worldwide suffer from dementia. Although there’s currently no cure, researchers are unabatedly looking for treatments that could improve the lives of dementia patients and their care-givers. Working towards that … [Read more...] about New nasal spray treatment could help prevent Alzheimer’s
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Coffee and tea consumption linked to lowered risk of dementia
A new study published in PLOS Medicine suggests that drinking moderate amounts of tea or coffee daily may lower your chances of having a stroke or developing dementia. The study looked at the tea and coffee drinking habits of 365,682 adults between the ages of 50 and 74. Each … [Read more...] about Coffee and tea consumption linked to lowered risk of dementia
Could driving habits and credit scores be the earliest indicators of dementia?
Early detection is critical for successfully treating Alzheimer’s and dementia, but what if identifying the first noticeable symptoms is already too late for adequate treatment? An emerging field of research is looking for clues outside of traditional medical diagnosis to … [Read more...] about Could driving habits and credit scores be the earliest indicators of dementia?
Scientists develop tech that can detect early signs of dementia in older drivers
There have been numerous studies on the influence of dementia on driving behavior which indicates that an individual’s driving habits will alter as neurodegeneration leads to cognitive decline. Using this research, a team of scientists is in the preliminary stages of developing … [Read more...] about Scientists develop tech that can detect early signs of dementia in older drivers
70-year-old grandfather becomes oldest person to row across the Atlantic
A grandfather has become the oldest person to single-handedly row 3,000 miles over the Atlantic Ocean, raising more than £640,000 for Alzheimer’s research. Seventy-year-old Frank Rothwell set off from Canary Island La Gomera on December 12th and crossed the finish line in … [Read more...] about 70-year-old grandfather becomes oldest person to row across the Atlantic