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Home therapy effective for people with dementia

In a new study, researchers found that receiving occupational therapy at home is effective for people living with dementia. They found occupational therapy at home...

New finding may help develop effective dementia vaccine

In a new study, researchers reported that preventive treatment for dementia may proceed to clinical trials after successful animal testing. They are looking to develop...

These personality traits linked to lower dementia risk

In a recent study from the American Institutes for Research in Washington, D.C., researchers found that older people who were calm, mature and energetic high schoolers...

Obesity, but not poor diet and inactivity, linked to higher risk of dementia

In a new study, researchers found that obesity in midlife is linked to a greater risk of dementia later in life; however, poor diet...

Common drug for high blood pressure may help treat Parkinson’s, dementia

Previous research has shown that Huntington’s, Parkinson’s and dementia have a common feature: Build-up of misfolded proteins. In Huntington’s disease, the protein is huntingtin, and...

Dementia might be linked to lead exposure

To the medical community's surprise, several studies from the US, Canada, and Europe suggest a promising downward trend in the incidence and prevalence of...

Control your blood pressure to lower dementia risk

In a recent study, researchers found that for adults with high blood pressure, greater blood pressure control than what's currently considered standard is associated...

Extra virgin olive oil may protect against multiple types of dementia

Boosting brain function is key to staving off the effects of aging. In a new study, researchers found that if there was one thing every...

Psychological well-being at 52 may predict cognitive functions at 69

In a new study, researchers found that psychological well-being at 52 years was prospectively associated with cognitive function at 69 years. The research was conducted...

This slow exercise could bring benefits for people with dementia

In a new study, researchers found that Tai Chi brings positive health benefits to older people with dementia. The research was conducted by Bournemouth University...