This is the 83rd instalment in a series on dementia, including the research into its causes and treatment, advice for carers, and stories of hope. Doing “brain training” tests can make me a bit nervous. The anxiety triggers silly mistakes, and then “poor” results make me more anxious – especially when they are dementia tests. … Read more
Drinking two to three cups of caffeinated coffee per day was linked to a lower risk of dementia in a large study that followed people for 43 years. Caffeinated tea was also associated with reduced dementia risk, but decaf versions weren’t. Experts say the findings are interesting but not proof of cause and effect, especially … Read more
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
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
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 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