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Factors that contribute to poor brain health also include high blood pressure, depression, and air pollution.

Nearly Half of Dementia Cases Could Be Delayed or Prevented by Addressing These 14 Risk Factors

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A new study has honed in on two surprising new risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease, culminating in a list of 14 things that could increase the likelihood of the common dementia.

Dementia has 2 shocking new risk factors, study finds, with total of 14 now on list

Getting the Shingrix vaccine after the age of 50 can reduce your chances of developing the painful skin condition known as shingles. Vaccination also might help reduce your risk of dementia, according to a recent study. Those who received the two-dose shingles vaccine reduced their risk of dementia in the...

This Vaccine Is Tied to a 17% Lower Dementia Risk

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A new study substantiates the link between untreated high blood pressure and an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease for adults 60 and older. 

The research, published Wednesday in the online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, is a review of 14 international studies involving 31,250 people.

Participants, who were 72 years old on average, were followed for around four years for cognitive changes and dementia diagnoses.





Of the contingent studied, 1,415 developed Alzheimer’s disease.

Why your body is going through devastating changes at these two ages: Stanford study

Researchers found that participants with untreated high blood pressure had an increased...

Common condition linked to a 36% higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease

Aug. 12, 2024 – Researchers have identified two new ways that people can reduce their risk of getting dementia. The pair of risk factors play a role in as many as 9% of all dementia cases, with an estimated 7% of dementia cases linked to high cholesterol and 2% linked to untreated vision loss later in life, according to a panel of 27 experts who recently published their new report as part of the Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care.

Dementia Risk: Two Newly Identified Factors You Should Know

People often use the terms “Alzheimer’s disease” and “dementia” interchangeably, as if they were the same thing. In fact, Alzheimer’s is just one form of dementia. To put it another way, all Alzheimer’s is dementia, but not all dementia is Alzheimer’s. Just as diabetes has types 1 and 2, so does dementia have varying types, of which Alzheimer’s is one. Although all types of dementia are marked by a basic similarity in symptoms—cognitive decline—they vary in terms of causes, physiology, progression, and specific symptoms. People conflate Alzheimer’s with the umbrella term “dementia” because it’s the best-known and most often talked-about form of dementia. This is because it’s the most common form.

What’s the Difference Between Alzheimer’s and Dementia?

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Study Finds How Often You Poop Could Predict Health Risks

The 2024 Lancet Commission report identifies vision loss and high cholesterol as new risk factors for dementia, adding to 12 others previously known. It emphasizes the importance of early and lifelong management of these factors, including for those with a genetic predisposition to dementia. The report provides 13 recommendations targeting both individuals and governments to mitigate risk. These include managing hearing and vision loss, maintaining cognitive and social activity, using head protection in sports, managing vascular risks like cholesterol and diabetes, improving air quality, and fostering supportive communities. Research focusing on England indicates that implementing these measures could save about £4 billion by addressing risk factors such as excessive alcohol consumption, brain injuries, air pollution, smoking, obesity, and hypertension.

New Strategies To Combat Dementia: 14 Risk Factors You Can Control

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Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MDMedically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MDDementia is a broad term that describes the loss of cognitive abilities like thinking, remembering, using language, and making decisions. Lewy body dementia (LBD) is one type of dementia, named after the scientist who discovered this variation. This type of dementia is thought to be caused by a buildup of a specific protein in the brain.  There are two types of LBD: dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) and Parkinson’s disease dementia (PDD). In general, both types of LBD are caused by the same accumulation of protein in the brain and...

Signs and Symptoms of Lewy Body Dementia

It’s never too soon (or too late) to start protecting your brain. While the age group most at risk of cognitive decline is those 65 and older, research published in the Lancet suggests that taking steps to boost your brain health in your 40s can pay huge dividends in preventing cognitive decline as you age. These steps include healthy lifestyle habits like regular physical activity, keeping your mind engaged, maintaining social relationships and reducing stress.

The #1 Thing to Do in Your 40s to Help Prevent Dementia Later, According to Experts

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Supplements are often taken to improve health and fill nutritional gaps, but not all are as beneficial as they seem. Some supplements, particularly when taken in excess or without proper guidance, can have unintended negative effects. For example, certain supplements can unknowingly contribute to high blood pressure and increase the risk of cardiovascular events.

4 Worst Supplements That Could Actually Lead To High Blood Pressure And Cardiovascular Events: Licorice Root & More

It's natural to experience some cognitive decline as we age, but not all cognitive deficits are a result of dementia. There are a variety of hormonal conditions and nutrient deficiencies that can present similar symptoms. If you’re having trouble concentrating or experiencing some memory loss, don’t panic just yet—rule out...

3 Conditions That Cause Cognitive Decline (But Aren't Dementia)

Having anxiety has been linked with a higher risk of developing dementia years later, according to a new study of Australian adults.

Common mental health disorder may triple risk for developing dementia, study finds

Hypoglycemia symptoms include having anxiety, emotional instability, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Here's a list with more signs to watch for.

10 Warning Signs of Low Blood Sugar

Medically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MDMedically reviewed by Rafle Fernandez, MDAn enlarged heart (also known as cardiomegaly) isn't a condition on its own but is often an underlying sign of heart problems. Several conditions like coronary artery disease, high blood pressure, and kidney disease can cause an enlarged heart.Some people with an enlarged heart don't experience symptoms at all, but others may experience symptoms like trouble breathing, a racing heartbeat, and fluid build-up—all of which tend to worsen with physical exertion.  
      What Size Should Your Heart Be?Typically, your heart is about the size...

Signs and Symptoms of an Enlarged Heart (Cardiomegaly)

As of 2020, about 17.6 million people worldwide have the autoimmune disease rheumatoid arthritis. Past studies have linked rheumatoid arthritis to an increased risk for a number of health concerns. Researchers from the University of Málaga in Spain have now linked rheumatoid arthritis to a greater chance of developing specific...

Why is rheumatoid arthritis tied to a higher risk of cognitive decline?

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"What affects your heart will affect your brain, and we see that time and time again,” one expert noted.

Dementia Researchers Discover 2 New Dementia Risk Factors — Here's What They Are

A new study has found a link between high blood pressure and Alzheimer’s risk. People with untreated high blood pressure were at greater risk for the disease. High blood pressure can damage the brain over time, leading to cognitive decline. Medications, diet, exercise, and stress reduction can help blood...

Your Alzheimer’s Risk Could be 42% Higher if You Leave High Blood Pressure Untreated

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Untreated high blood pressure in your 60s could raise your risk for Alzheimer's disease later, new research shows.

High blood pressure might increase risk of Alzheimer's disease

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Scientists have developed a tool to assess just that, and it can help predict if you're at risk of having a stroke, dementia and depression in later life. Dubbed the 'Brain Care Score' (BCS), the test assesses 12 modifiable physical, lifestyle and social-emotional factors. It looks at things like your...

What’s your ‘Brain Care Score’? The 12-question test that ‘could predict your risk of dementia, stroke and depression’

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Dementia gets 2 more risk factors

A recent study identified two new risk factors for dementia: untreated vision loss and high levels of LDL cholesterol. The study, published July...

Dementia gets 2 more risk factors

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