Weight-loss jabs and those for diabetes linked to lower dementia risk – study – The Irish News

Weight-loss jabs and those for diabetes may be linked to a lower risk of dementia, a study suggests. Semaglutide in particular, whose brand names include Wegovy and Ozempic, showed promise in cutting the risk of conditions that impair memory and thought processes, according to researchers. Experts called for further research to shed light on how … Read more

Blood test shows promise for early detection of dementia: Study | Health

A simple blood test for people with a certain sleep disorder may help predict the development of dementia years before symptoms occur, according to a new study. A blood test, originally developed to detect Alzheimer’s disease, could also identify which patients with the iRBD sleep disorder are most likely to develop Dementia with Lewy Bodies. … Read more

Unhealthy childhood could affect brain later in life, study suggests – The Irish News

Teenagers should be considering their dementia risk, academics have said after a new study suggests that having an unhealthy childhood could affect the brain in later life. A child’s body mass index (BMI), blood pressure and physical activity levels have been linked to differences in the brain by the age of 20 – particularly the … Read more

Dementia risk linked to three personality traits new study suggests – Express

Dementia risk linked to three personality traits new study suggests  Express Raised dementia risk’s link to three key personality factors exposed by new study  Surrey Live Having These 12 Signs At 60 May Reveal Increased Dementia Risk  HuffPost UK Study identifies intriguing personality factors that raise dementia risk – do you have any of them?  Daily Mail Dealing With … Read more