UPI.com | Risk of Alzheimer's in older population going down worldwide UPI.com Other research also showed other factors decreasing risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia included early and ongoing education, physical activity, retiring later, educated parents, maintaining social activities and getting treatment for depression ... |
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Keeping dementia at bay: Column – USA TODAY
Laboratory Equipment | Keeping dementia at bay: Column USA TODAY Because we are adding, on average, at least two years to our lifespan every decade, we are all more prone to dementia. One's chances of dementia double every five years after age 65; one of every two Americans older than 85 is afflicted with Alzheimer's. The Risk of Alzheimer's Disease Is on the Decline Alzheimer's Risk for Older Adults on the Decline Some Good News on the Dementia Front |
Rates of Global Dementia, Alzheimer’s Disease Slowing – KMBZ
Rates of Global Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease Slowing KMBZ The researchers believe that the world's population is now less at risk for dementia and Alzheimer's disease than 20 years ago even though there are no cures for these memory-robbing conditions. They based their finding from five studies that "suggest ... Ted C. Fishman: Good news and frightening facts about dementia |
Innovative Funding Models for Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Research – The New York Academy of Sciences
Innovative Funding Models for Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Research The New York Academy of Sciences On November 6 and 7, global leaders from government, academia, NGOs, finance, and industry gathered to accelerate progress on Alzheimer's R&D at the "Alzheimer's Disease Summit: The Path to 2025" in NYC. The Summit, co-presented by the New York ... |
Creating a dementia-capable community – Insight News
Insight News | Creating a dementia-capable community Insight News The African American Leadership Forum's Health and Wellness Workgroup recently held a health luncheon at which Vanne Owens Hayes spoke about dementia and Alzheimer's and how they affect the African-American community. “We are all going to be ... |