Next Avenue | Proximity to Busy Roads Increases Dementia Risk Next Avenue The Guardian also reported on a 2016 study that found toxic air pollution particles discovered in “abundant” quantities on human brains — also suggesting a causal relationship to Alzheimer's and dementia. In 2012, researchers at Johns Hopkins ... |
Month: January 2017
Alzheimer’s disease, dementia risk not associated with high cholesterol intake and eggs: Study – Bel Marra Health
Bel Marra Health | Alzheimer's disease, dementia risk not associated with high cholesterol intake and eggs: Study Bel Marra Health alzheimers-disease-dementia-eggs-high-cholesterol High intake of cholesterol and consumption of eggs are not associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease or dementia – even in those carrying the APOE4 gene variant (which affects cholesterol ... |
Touching family story highlights Alzheimer’s breakfast – Cape Breton Post
Cape Breton Post | Touching family story highlights Alzheimer's breakfast Cape Breton Post Sandra Kelly, right, accepts a hug following her keynote address at Wednesday's Alzheimer Awareness breakfast at the Membertou Trade and Convention ... |
Be aware of the signs of dementia – Orillia Packet & Times
Orillia Packet & Times | Be aware of the signs of dementia Orillia Packet & Times January is Alzheimer Awareness Month, and the local Alzheimer Society is calling on residents to become dementia friends. A website has been set up, dementiafriends.ca, where people can watch a short video that explains the signs and symptoms of ... Alzheimer Society kicks off awareness month Alzheimer Society marks Awareness Month |
Alzheimer Numbers Growing – Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre
Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre | Alzheimer Numbers Growing Bayshore Broadcasting News Centre Alzheimer Numbers Growing. Regional | by Kevin Bernard Locally, the number of people with dementia is expected to rise to over 6,200 in 15 years. This is Alzheimer Awareness Month and some concerning stats are being released by the local Society. Active living with dementia Touching family story highlights Alzheimer's breakfast |
High Cholesterol and Egg Intake Do Not Increase Risk of Memory Disorders, Study Shows – Alzheimer’s News Today
Alzheimer's News Today | High Cholesterol and Egg Intake Do Not Increase Risk of Memory Disorders, Study Shows Alzheimer's News Today Neither high cholesterol intake nor daily egg consumption increases the risk of dementia or Alzheimer's disease (AD), according to a study of Finnish men. In fact, moderate egg intake may improve cognitive performance, researchers said. The study also ... |
Couch potatoes ‘at highest risk of dementia’: Skipping exercise is as dangerous as carrying the Alzheimer’s gene – Daily Mail
Daily Mail | Couch potatoes 'at highest risk of dementia': Skipping exercise is as dangerous as carrying the Alzheimer's gene Daily Mail Couch potatoes are just as likely to get dementia as those born with the Alzheimer's gene, a new study claims. This means that even without any genetic risk factors, over-65s who rarely exercise are among the most likely to develop the disease ... |
Alzheimer Society worries PEI dementia strategy no closer to becoming reality – CBC.ca
CBC.ca | Alzheimer Society worries PEI dementia strategy no closer to becoming reality CBC.ca ... released this year," she said. "I know when I'm beaten, and I feel that is something that I knew very clearly at that meeting in October." Hendricken-Eldershaw has been lobbying for a strategy for nine years. There are about 2,500 Islander with ... |
Alzheimer’s, dementia program on tap at library – Greater Media Newspapers
Alzheimer's, dementia program on tap at library Greater Media Newspapers The East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center, will host “I Love You! Who Are You?,” a program on Alzheimer's and dementia, 7 p.m. Jan. 18. Lead by Galina Markovich, R.N., the session will provide advice and information on how ... |
4300 northerners with dementia want you to know it’s Alzheimer Awareness Month – Sudbury.com
Sudbury.com | 4300 northerners with dementia want you to know it's Alzheimer Awareness Month Sudbury.com Stephanie Leclair, the Alzheimer Society's executive director for the region, congratulated Bigger for sharing the story about his mother-in-law, who was diagnosed with dementia and now lives at the Finlandia Village nursing home. Leclair said when ... Are you #InItForAlz? Alzheimer Society kicks off Alzheimer Awareness Month with new campaign Alzheimer's Society of P.E.I. prepares for awareness conference |