Laxatives linked to increased dementia risk
Laxatives are a class of drugs that loosen the stools in order to relieve constipation. Regrettably, recent research has indicated a link between prolonged usage of laxatives and a higher…
Exercise May Prevent Dementia by Lowering Insulin and Body Fat
Previous studies on the effect of exercise or physical activity on our health indicate that it helps safeguard our brain cells. A recent study explains how this happens, and, below,…
Lithium May Help Reduce Dementia Onset
Research has shown dementia to be the leading cause of death in many Western country’s elderly. This has led to many studies into the lives of the elderly to examine…
Multiple Cardiovascular Risk Factors Quickly Increase Risk of Dementia
As new research is undertaken, it is becoming clear that many diseases are linked to one another. One of the recent topics that has become of interest is the risk…
Vitamin K Might Be Key to Lowering Dementia Risk
There are many diseases we could develop within our lives because of our genetics, lifestyle, accidents, age, etc., and dementia happens to be one. Dementia is the general term for…
Too Much Napping May Be a Sign of Dementia
We need roughly seven to eight hours of sleep a night for our bodies to function. According to the National Sleep Foundation, you may experience a lack of concentration and…
A Nasal Spray Could Treat and Prevent Alzheimer’s
Drs. Toru Kumagai and Takami Tomiyama have been on the cutting edge of neurodegenerative research for several years and have recently come one step closer to developing medication that could…
Why Laughter Lowers Risk of Dementia
Dr. Kenji Takeuchi has made headlines recently for his research on the positive effects of laughter on the cognitive function of adults and senior citizens. But what few news sources…
Dementia Linked to Previous Migraine History
In a study published in the Journal of Headache and Pain, migraine diagnoses in mid- to late-life were shown to be associated with the risk of dementia. Dr. Sabrina Islamoska,…
Continually Thinking Negative Thoughts Associated With Dementia
A study led by Dr. Natalie Marchant, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at University College London, suggests Repetitive Negative Thinking (RNT) could be a factor that contributes to dementia, and particularly…