Autoimmune disorders linked to an increased risk of dementia – New Scientist


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Autoimmune disorders linked to an increased risk of dementia
New Scientist
Based on data collected between 1999 and 2012, the study's findings add to mounting evidence that chronic inflammation – a common feature of many autoimmune disorders – may be a trigger of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Previous studies have ...
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UPenn Neurologists Finding New Ways To Diagnose, Treat Dementia Early – CBS Philly


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UPenn Neurologists Finding New Ways To Diagnose, Treat Dementia Early
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Dr. David Irwin with Penn's Frontotemporal Dementia Center says PET scans highlighting abnormalities in the brain can now help pinpoint different kinds of dementiaAlzheimer's Disease or Frontotemporal dementia or Lewy Body Disease. “We would like to ...
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Frequent, Brisk Walks May Aid Those With Early Alzheimer’s – New York Times


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Frequent, Brisk Walks May Aid Those With Early Alzheimer's
New York Times
For some people with early-stage Alzheimer's disease, frequent, brisk walks may help to bolster physical abilities and slow memory loss, according to one of the first studies of physical activity as an experimental treatment for dementia. But the study ...
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Air pollution exposure may increase risk of dementia – Salon


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Air pollution exposure may increase risk of dementia
Salon
This study, the first to combine human epidemiologic investigation with animal experiments, adds to a growing body of research from around the world that links air pollution to dementia. It also provides the first scientific evidence that a critical ...

Screenings for dementia, children available – Jamestown Sun


Screenings for dementia, children available
Jamestown Sun
Alzheimer's and dementia can be intimidating diseases to struggle with, and for many people, it's often caught too late. Jamestown Regional Medical Center speech therapist Rebecca Gussiaas is hoping to change that with a new service she is offering ...

Pixie Lott supports dementia research with celebrity football match – homecare.co.uk News


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Pixie Lott supports dementia research with celebrity football match
homecare.co.uk News
Peggy, who lived in Sidcup, Kent, died with vascular dementia in 2014 at the age of 83. Pixie has always been a huge supporter of Alzheimer's Research UK and is also raising the money in honour of her nan on her mum's side, Amelia Martin, who died with ...

Avanti to host March events about Alzheimer’s – Chron.com


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Avanti to host March events about Alzheimer's
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Many times, families feel overwhelmed when a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia, and they fear that it will be nearly impossible to give the family member any real quality of life. However, there's a new concept in care ...

Prolonged Sleep May Predict Future Risk of Dementia, Study Shows – Alzheimer’s News Today


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Prolonged Sleep May Predict Future Risk of Dementia, Study Shows
Alzheimer's News Today
The researchers then observed them for 10 years to see who developed Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Over the 10-year period, 234 patients developed all-cause dementia. Researchers then linked prolonged sleep duration with a higher ...
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Alzheimer’s, Other Dementias May Be Linked with Prolonged Sleep … – Alzheimer’s News Today


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Free Alzheimer’s and dementia detection class this Wednesday – Renton Reporter


Free Alzheimer's and dementia detection class this Wednesday
Renton Reporter
The class will cover 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's, why early detection is important, and how Alzheimer's is diagnosed. It will also touch briefly on risk factors for Alzheimer's and related dementias as well as the role of genetics in Alzheimer's ...