Scientists have found further evidence that long-term use of common over-the-counter pain medication such as aspirin and ibuprofen may reduce the risk of developing dementia. While it's not the first time anti-inflammatory drugs have been linked to preserving cognitive function, this new research has found there's more to it than popping a pill every few months.Continue ReadingCategory: Alzheimer
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Common medicines linked to 12% drop in dementia risk
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How listening to nostalgic music could stave off dementia
Posted by ArielTechGeek 22 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
In 2020 an incredible video went viral. It featured a former ballet dancer named Marta Cinta González Saldaña, suffering from severe Alzheimer’s disease in her senior years. In the video, Saldaña listens to a piece of music from Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake and suddenly flashes awake beginning to move to a dance routine she presumably rehearsed over and over in her younger days.Continue ReadingCategor
US robotics company Tombot has unveiled Jennie, a battery and AI-powered robotic pet designed to provide companionship and comfort to those struggling with cognitive health. Read more
'Breakthrough' dementia drug looks to stop disease in its tracks
Posted by ArielTechGeek 99 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Filamon Limited, an Australian biotech company focused on developing next-gen anti-inflammatory drugs, has announced its breakthrough dementia treatment. ALPHA-003 is designed to preserve the integrity of vital brain cell structures and protect them against destruction caused by brain inflammation.Continue ReadingCategory: Alzheimer's & Dementia, Brain Health, Body & MindTags: Dement
Regular nut consumption after this age wards off dementia and disease
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Adding another plus in the "nuts are good for you" column, new research shows that regular consumption of the superfood not only holds off death, but it also keeps the mind sharp and limits persistent disability. But age was a factor in the study.Continue ReadingCategory: Diet & NutritionTags: Nutrition, Diet, Dementia, Monash University
Red wine, berries, dark chocolate and tea: A recipe to reduce dementia risk
Posted by ArielTechGeek 176 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
Consuming foods and drinks particularly high in flavonoids – such as berries, tea, dark chocolate and, yes, red wine – could potentially safeguard your brain in older age, with researchers linking these plant-based antioxidants with lowering the risk of developing dementia.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTags: Queens University Belfast, Edith Cowan University, Diet, Win
14 things you can do to prevent or delay the onset of dementia
Posted by ArielTechGeek 223 days ago (https://newatlas.com)
A new report by world-leading experts lists 14 modifiable risk factors associated with 40% of all dementia cases that, if addressed by people across their lifespan, could reduce the likelihood of developing the condition or delay its onset.Continue ReadingCategory: Health & Wellbeing, LifestyleTags: Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Lifespan
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