dementia
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worldAlone in the Fight: The Hidden Realities of Singapore's Sole Caregivers
Four Singaporeans face the immense challenges of being sole caregivers, balancing love, trauma, and fear in their daily lives.
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healthNew Study: Anemia Triples Dementia Risk, Linked to Alzheimer's Biomarkers
Late-life anemia significantly raises dementia risk, correlating with key Alzheimer's disease biomarkers, suggesting a potential link to neurodegenerative processes.
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healthLoneliness Linked to Memory Decline in Older Adults, Study Reveals
New research indicates age and chronic illness significantly impact memory. Physical activity offers a cognitive buffer, while loneliness's role is further explored.
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healthFrequent Falls Signal Years of Future Dementia Risk
New research suggests recurrent falls in adults aged 40+ could serve as an early warning marker for future dementia diagnosis.
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healthLoneliness Linked to Memory Issues, Not Dementia, New Study Reveals
New research indicates loneliness impacts memory difficulties but does not directly cause dementia, highlighting a crucial distinction for cognitive health.
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healthMeat Consumption and Dementia Risk: A Gene-Specific Link Emerges
New research suggests a complex relationship between meat intake and dementia risk, particularly for individuals with the APOE4 gene variant. The study highlights potential dietary nuances for cognitive health.
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healthOptimism Linked to Lower Dementia Risk in Major Long-Term Study
A 14-year study of over 9,000 adults finds higher optimism is associated with a 15% reduced risk of developing dementia, suggesting psychological factors play a role in brain health.
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healthPlant-Rich Diet Linked to Lower Dementia Risk, Study Reveals
New research indicates that a diet focused on whole, plant-based foods may significantly reduce the risk of Alzheimer's and other dementias, even when adopted later in life.