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Flu shots lower dementia risk

A regular flu shot significantly reduces the risk of dementia in old age, according to a recent study by the Saint Louis University School of

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Car Noise Increases Dementia Risk

A new study conducted by scientists at the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute in Denmark has found that long-term exposure to noise pollution from road and

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Sleep Keeps Brain Sharp

A new study has revealed that individuals who do not get enough sleep are at a higher risk of developing serious illnesses such as dementia

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High Coffee Consumption Shrinks Brain

A recent study conducted by the University of South Australia has found that consuming more than six cups of coffee per day can have significant

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Obesity Impairs Brain Circulation

Obesity has been found to cause poor blood circulation in the brain, regardless of age. This almost linear relationship affects regions responsible for memory and

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Obesity Increases Risk of Dementia

A new study conducted by scientists at the University College London has found that having a body mass index (BMI) of at least 30 in

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Dementia patients benefit from quiz games.

Researchers have found evidence that simple quiz games and letter puzzles have a significant positive impact on people with dementia. In a pilot study conducted

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Small Men at Higher Alzheimer’s Risk

A recent study conducted by the University of Copenhagen has found that taller men have a lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The study analyzed

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Alzheimer’s Risk Detected 14 Years Early

A new blood test can detect an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease up to 14 years before diagnosis, according to researchers from the Ruhr-Universität Bochum