High blood pressure connected to cognitive decline and dementia - world-first study
High blood pressure can cause brain alterations that may lead to impaired cognitive abilities. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
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Even with recent medical advancements, there is still no cure for dementia. Doctors point out that there are, however, recent discoveries and new research that can help prevent and delay its progression. (Source: CNN.com - Health)
Source: CNN.com - Health - March 29, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Non-intrusive drowsiness detection techniques and their application in detecting early dementia in older drivers - Jan MT, Hashemi A, Jang J, Yang K, Zhai J, Newman D, Tappen R, Furht B.
Drowsy drivers cause the most car accidents thus, adopting an efficient drowsiness detection system can alert the driver promptly and precisely which will reduce the numbers of accidents and also save a lot of money. This paper discusses many tactics and m... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 29, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Age: Elder Adults Source Type: news
IHS: Addressing Dementia in Indian Country: Models of Care
The Indian Health Service (IHS) is accepting applications for cooperative agreements for Addressing Dementia in Indian Country. The purpose of this program is to support the development of comprehensive and sustainable dementia care and services models in Tribal and Urban Indian communities that are responsive to the needs of persons living with dementia and their caregivers. Applications are due by June 27, 2023. (Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center)
Source: Federal Register updates via the Rural Assistance Center - March 29, 2023 Category: Rural Health Source Type: news
Cognition-Exercise Link; Telomere Length and Dementia; Slow Breathing and Amyloid
(MedPage Today) -- An umbrella review of meta-analyses showed a positive overall effect of exercise on cognition, but the underlying studies had substantial limitations. (Nature Human Behaviour)
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Source: MedPage Today Neurology - March 28, 2023 Category: Neurology Source Type: news
Cognitive impairment following traumatic brain injury in Uganda: prevalence and associated factors - Kintu TM, Katengeke V, Kamoga R, Nguyen T, Najjuma JN, Kitya D, Wakida EK, Obua C, Rukundo GZ.
BACKGROUND: As the burden of dementia continues to rise in sub-Saharan Africa, it is crucial to develop an evidence base for potentially modifiable risk factors such as Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Cognitive impairment may result from TBI and since it is ... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 28, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
Forgetful or dementia? Neuroscientist reveals the five signs you should never ignore
How can you tell if you or a loved one are experiencing the early stages of Alzheimers? Professor Hana Burianova, a scientist and advisor for British brand Healthspan explains. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study Finds Direct Links Between High Blood Pressure And Dementia
High blood pressure can damage the same regions of the brain that are linked to dementia and declines in mental processes, according to a study published Monday, directly tying the two serious medical conditions for the first time. Prior to this study, researchers had causally linked high blood…#europeanheartjournal (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 28, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Study Finds Direct Links Between High Blood Pressure And Dementia
Approximately 30% of people worldwide have high blood pressure —and researchers say the medical condition can damage the same areas of the brain that are linked to declines in mental processes. (Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News)
Source: Forbes.com Healthcare News - March 27, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Authors: Ana Faguy, Forbes Staff Tags: Business /business Innovation /innovation Science /science Healthcare /healthcare Breaking breaking-news Source Type: news
Expert highlights 11 early signs of dementia to spot in family or friends
An expert pointed out 11 early signs of dementia to be aware of in a loved one. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Experts say there's no real evidence that regular exercise can stave off dementia
While it's not suggested exercise is bad for your brain, researchers from the University of Granada in Spain said 'robust causal evidence' is lacking to support the claim it benefits brain health. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - March 27, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Expert calls for vitamin B test on dementia patients
EXCLUSIVE: A new meta-analysis of 14 studies found those aged 60-70 who were supplemented with a combination of B vitamins and omega 3 fats had less cognitive decline than those who did not. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
‘Am I being preyed upon?’ After my mother died, my cousin took her designer purse, and my aunt snatched her artwork
My mother passed away three months ago after a long and horrible decline due to dementia. This devastated me and my immediate family. I also had to leave my job during this time. My mother passed away less than a month after being moved to a memory-care unit, and I am still in the depths of grief.…#florida #siliconvalley #requesting #quentinfottrell #moneyist (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
‘Sundowning’ can cause increased agitation in people with dementia as the clocks change
The phenomenon can cause people with dementia to feel like they are in the wrong place or have forgotten to do something important. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - March 25, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Medical and psychiatric risk factors for dementia in veterans with and without traumatic brain injury (TBI): a nationwide cohort study - Gardner RC, Barnes DE, Li Y, Boscardin J, Peltz C, Yaffe K.
BACKGROUND: Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a risk factor for dementia and is common, especially among Veterans. It is unknown whether TBI exposure moderates the effect of other common medical/psychiatric comorbidities that are also risk factors for dement... (Source: SafetyLit)
Source: SafetyLit - March 25, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Tags: Economics of Injury and Safety, PTSD, Injury Outcomes Source Type: news
