Experts find that the roots of dementia go back to childhood

Experts find that the roots of dementia go back to childhood

Dementia is often associated with older people, but it doesn’t just appear out of the blue. Some risk factors may start before we’re even born, while others appear as we move through childhood and into young adulthood. According to research, this may be the best time to start intervention. Previous studies have identified a variety … Read more

6 Physical Symptoms of Dementia You Really Should Know

6 Physical Symptoms of Dementia You Really Should Know

Aging comes with many changes, not the least of which is occasional memory loss, which tends to worry many people at this time. These cognitive changes can be totally normal, so there’s no need to panic if you occasionally forget your sunglasses or the name of your son’s former teacher. But there is a clear … Read more

Alzheimer’s risk drops sharply with one daily lifestyle change, researchers say

Alzheimer’s risk drops sharply with one daily lifestyle change, researchers say

Increasing physical activity in midlife or later can reduce the chance of developing dementia by up to 45 percent, according to a recent study published in JAMA Network Open. Researchers at the Boston University School of Public Health analyzed data from more than 4,300 people in the Framingham Heart Study Offspring, all of whom did … Read more