Obesity Linked to Dementia
When considering health risk factors, we can distinguish between “non-modifiable” risk factors such as genetics, and “modifiable” risk factors. Researchers are keen to understand the link between modifiable risk factors…
High Blood Pressure and Dementia
If you didn’t know that high blood pressure can be connected to dementia or cognitive impairment, you probably could have guessed it, right? The heart and the brain are the…
Mind your hearing health to lower the risk of dementia
A study by Johns Hopkins and the National Institute on Aging suggests new methods of treating and preventing dementia. Dr. Frank Lin, M.D., Ph.D., from Johns Hopkins noted that while…
Poor Eyesight Linked to Dementia
A new study conducted by researchers from Stanford University revealed interesting new findings on the link between visual impairment in aging women and the increased risk of dementia. These new…
Gum disease associated with dementia risk
Gum disease is concerning not only due to the immediate risks for oral health but for the complicated effects linked to gum disease including risks to heart and brain health.…