Addressing 14 risk factors for dementia could prevent or delay nearly half of cases of the disease, according to a new report by the journal The Lancet.

Nearly half of dementia cases could be avoided or delayed by tackling 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

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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.

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

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

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)

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?

Are you a die-hard Bravoholic? On your 12th rewatch of The Office in its entirety? Ever been confronted with your TV streamer's judgmental "Are you still watching?" notice? It's no secret that we're living in the golden age of television, and it's easier to get hooked on the best of old and new than ever.

Doing This In Your Free Time Can Increase Dementia Risk: 5 Better Alternatives

Sundowning—also known as sundowner's syndrome—occurs when dementia symptoms like confusion, agitation, distress, and confusion occur or worsen in the later afternoon or evening. While anyone with dementia can exhibit sundowning, it’s most often seen in the middle or late stages of the condition. What Does Sundowning in...

What Stage of Dementia Is Sundowning? (and How to Manage It)

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Updated COVID-19 vaccines are arriving for the fall and winter season. Experts say you should get vaccinated, but you may not need to rush to receive the shot.

Why you might not want to rush to get the new COVID vaccine

Older adults who spend less time in their designated HbA1c range have higher risks for Alzheimer’s disease and dementias. Time below HbA1c range of 60% or higher increased risk for dementia. Older adults with diabetes who spend less time within their individualized HbA1c target range have a higher risk...

Spending less time in HbA1c target range may increase dementia risk for older adults

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Iconic civil rights leader Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr now requires the assistance of a nurse and two aids as the political leader struggles to eat.RadarOnline.com can reveal the frail 82-year-old former firebrand was spotted confined to a wheelchair in a darkened restaurant at the Hyatt Regency McCormick Place during the final day of the Democratic National Convention. Slowed by his waning health, the reverend tried to eat a breakfast of strawberries, grapes and cantaloupe.According to outlets, Jackson would stab his fork into a piece of fruit but take five to ten seconds to reach his lips. He would allegedly...

Tragic Last Days: Jesse Jackson, 82, Trapped in a Wheelchair, Struggling to Eat and Being Minded Around-The-Clock by Nurse and Two Aides

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Sharing a living space with someone on the daily is rarely a walk in the park. Everyone has their little strange quirks, moods and habits that can drive another person crazy. However, some zodiac signs are known for being particularly demanding or having personality traits that naturally make cohabitation a little more challenging to say the least. Let's see which zodiac signs are the most difficult to live with and tips with how to cope!

The 3 Most Demanding Zodiac Signs to Live With

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Recent research has found stark gaps in dementia diagnostic practices between different regions in the United States — with Black and Hispanic people the least likely to receive a timely diagnosis.

New study links dementia diagnosis rates to where you live in the US

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Dorothy Staten knows the importance of having a room of one’s own. So at 106 years old, she still lives in her own apartment, enjoying good health and dispensing tips on how to live a long life. She has firm rules about sugar, alcohol, cold drinks and ice cream.

Woman, 106, still lives in her own apartment, eats these healthy foods every day

Dehydration affects 20% to 30% of older adults and is usually caused by insufficient water intake. It may also be caused by excess water loss through diarrhea, vomiting, sweating, high fever, or side effects from medication. Dehydration occurs when a person loses more water than they take in. Water serves...

Symptoms of Dehydration in Adults Older Than 65

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Sorry, Target shoppers: The popular nationwide shopping chain recently announced that it is going to stop accepting a certain form of payment this year. Scripps News reports Target will no longer be accepting personal checks as a form of payment. The transition away from personal checks began on July 15.

Sorry, Shoppers: Target Is No Longer Accepting This Popular Form of Payment

If an adult child is struggling, it's important for parents to create a safe space for them. Frame your help as a partnership to get them back on track. The best thing you can do is offer support without judgment—and listen more than you speak. Parents often struggle to...

Silent Cries: 5 Signs Your Adult Child Is Struggling

A recent study published in the International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry reveals a significant link between depression and an increased risk of developing dementia. Conducted over 15 years, the study found that people with depression at the start of the study were 74% more likely to develop dementia than those without depression. Additionally, the onset of dementia occurred about two years earlier in individuals with depression. These findings underscore the importance of early detection and treatment of depression to potentially prevent future cognitive decline.

This common mental health condition increases the risk of dementia by 74%, study finds

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

Five emotionally intelligent tools can help you with a narcissist. These tools draw from three main components of emotional intelligence. The first three include trusting how you feel, appearing calm, and understanding how a narcissist manipulates. Five emotionally intelligent tools may help you when you are dealing with a narcissist....

5 Ways to Use Emotional Intelligence Against a Narcissist

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Fact Check: Harris' Mom Lied on Immigration Form So She's Ineligible To Be President?

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Nearly Half of Dementia Cases Can Be Prevented or Delayed

The vast majority of adults worry about cognitive decline. Vision loss and high cholesterol levels are newly added to the list of modifiable risk factors for...

Nearly Half of Dementia Cases Can Be Prevented or Delayed

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