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Regular internet use may be linked to lower dementia risk in older adults, study says

If your parents or grandparents ask you how to post on Instagram or how to send a birthday message to a Facebook friend, a new study suggests you might want to help them -- not just to be nice but because getting them online may help their brain health, t

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And When a Cop Does Do Something Egregious There Must Be Consequences

Law enforcement officers are facing an undeserved black eye from the media and various activist groups over a false narrative of...

Psychology | Health & Wellbeing

Dementia: negative thinking linked with more rapid cognitive decline, study indicates

Our study found that people who had higher repetitive negative thinking patterns experienced more cognitive decline over a four-year period.

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Study Ties Brain Inflammation to Several Types of Dementia | Health News | US News

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Hearing Aids Linked to Anti-aging and Protecting Brain Function

Staying sharp, mindful, and alert in our later years is easier said than done, but a study finds that wearing a hearing aid may help protect brain function in older adults.

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Therapy Ponies Are Bringing ‘Comfort and Joy’ to Dementia Patients | Mental Floss

The latest superstar emotional support animals are a herd of Shetland ponies visiting patients in Scotland.

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Risk for Dementia May Increase With Long-Term Use of Certain Medicines

Here’s what research suggests about a class of drugs called anticholinergics, which treat a wide range of ailments, from depression to bladder issues.

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These common prescriptions may increase risk of dementia, study finds

A study published Monday found a link between dementia and certain medications, including antidepressants, antipsychotics and antiepileptic drugs.

Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation

Antidepressants in old age may increase risk of dementia, Israeli study finds | The Times of Israel

Researchers followed 71,000 Israelis, found 3 times as many dementia diagnoses among depressed; some experts argue depression may be an early sign, not a cause

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Germs in Your Gut Are Talking to Your Brain. Scientists Want to Know What They’re Saying.

The body’s microbial community may influence the brain and behavior, perhaps even playing a role in dementia, autism and other disorders.

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Pictures: Forgetfulness -- Dementia Symptoms or Normal?

It’s not unusual to have a few “senior moments” as you get older. But how do you know when to be concerned?

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Story-listening shows promise as an intervention for people living with dementia – Research Digest

By Emma Young. Given that there’s no cure for Alzheimer’s, anything that can help with memory is surely to be welcomed.

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Common painkillers triple side effects of dementia, study says

Common painkillers have previously been linked to heart risks. Now scientists believe the medication could also triple the side effects of dementia.

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'Surprising' study suggests exercise may make dementia worse

Exercise does not slow down mental decline and may even make dementia worse, a new study suggests.

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Pictures: Forgetfulness -- Dementia Symptoms or Normal?

It’s not unusual to have a few “senior moments” as you get older. But how do you know when to be concerned?

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Excessive daytime sleepiness tied to Alzheimer's - CNN

Poor sleep and the risk of dementia go hand in hand, but no one knew which came first -- until now.

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A Brain Implant Improved Memory, Scientists Report

Electrodes threaded into the brains of epilepsy patients enhanced their recall on word tests by about 15 percent.

Food & Drink | Food & Drink

Drink Up: New Study Concludes Wine Can Offset Dementia

Wine has an effect on one's glymphatic function, or the way the brain removes toxins like the proteins associated with Alzheimer's.

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This Sleep Pattern Linked To Dementia

Sleep disturbance is common in dementia, but the reason is unclear.

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About one-third of dementia cases could be prevented by actions that begin in childhood, experts say

The first Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention and Care has identified early-, mid- and later-life lifestyle factors that could prevent one-third of the world's dementia cases.

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Common Meds and Dementia: How Strong Is the Link?

Could your chances of getting dementia depend on what’s in your medicine cabinet? WebMD has the details.

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Dementia: 7 Unexpected Ways to Lower You Risk

Certain allergy and insomnia pills are now linked to dementia. But that's just the tip of the iceberg. There ARE ways to lower your risk.

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The Anxiety And Sleeping Drugs Linked to Dementia And Death

Drugs prescribed for anxiety, OCD, insomnia, post-traumatic stress disorder and other conditions linked to dementia.

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Long-winded speech could be early sign of Alzheimer's disease, says study

Research finds distinctive language deficits in people with mild cognitive impairment, a precursor to dementia

Miscellaneous | Food For Thought

Doll Therapy May Help Calm People With Dementia, But It Has Critics

Hugging a doll can soothe an upset toddler, and some say it can do the same for people with dementia. But critics say this form of therapy infantilizes adults.

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Hogeweyk Is A Village In Netherlands Designed Specifically For People Who Suffer From Dementia - Trendzified

Hogeweyk, a town outside Amsterdam, consists of 150 residents who live in 23 homes and stretches over 3 acres. What a wonderful idea!

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Dementia: 9 Warning Signs Everyone Should Know

Includes: memory problems that are perfectly normal and those which are slightly worrying.

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Can This Brain Exercise Put Off Dementia?

A major new study is believed to be the first to show that a behavioral intervention—a brain exercise called speed training—can reduce dementia risk.

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Can This Brain Exercise Put Off Dementia? - WSJ

A major new study is believed to be the first to show that a behavioral intervention—a brain exercise called speed training—can reduce dementia risk.

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Brain training may forestall dementia onset for years, new study says

If you’re intent on keeping dementia at bay, new research suggests you’ll need more than crossword puzzles, aerobic exercise and an active social life. In a study released Sunday, researchers found that older adults who did exercises to shore up the s

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Dementia: 9 Warning Signs Everyone Should Know

Includes: memory problems that are perfectly normal and those which are slightly worrying.

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Repeat concussion 'can trigger dementia', scientists reveal

Scientists from Massey University, in New Zealand, revealed the long-term effects of repeated minor blows to the head are just as damaging as a single high-grade head trauma.

Science & Technology | Apps I Like

Virtual home app to help people with dementia

A new Australian app uses 3D simulations of a home environment to help people living with dementia.

Advice & Self-Help | Advice & Self-Help

Dealing with a loved one's dementia and debt

Step in to help mom or dad manage finances at the first signs of bills not being paid and credit cards being run up...

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Idea from Adam Sandler film used to soothe dementia patients - AOL.com

The personal morning video appears to be a new wrinkle in dementia caretaking.