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Walking patterns may help determine specific dementia types

A recent study from Newcastle University showed that people with Alzheimer’s disease or Lewy body dementia have unique walking patterns that signal subtle differences...

Unstable blood pressure may mean big dementia risk

In a new study, researchers found that people who experienced substantial changes in blood pressure over the long term were at greater risk of...

Half of middle-aged Americans worry about getting dementia

In a new study, researchers found that nearly half of Americans in their 50s and early 60s think they're likely to develop dementia as...

This daily nutrient may play a critical role in treating Alzheimer’s disease

Choline is an important nutrient that is naturally present in some foods and can be used as a dietary supplement. All plant and animal cells...

Big waistline linked to higher risk of obesity-related dementia

In a new study, researchers found waist circumference is a more accurate indicator of abdominal visceral fat level than body mass index (BMI) in...

Dementia patients’ adult kids diagnosed earlier than their parents

In a new study, researchers found that people with dementia – whose parents also had dementia – develop symptoms an average of six years...

Diet high in trans fats may increase your dementia risk

In a new study, researchers found a diet high in trans fats could put people at increased risk for dementia. Foods that contributed the most...

How to support people with dementia

Many older Americans worry about their risk for developing some form of dementia, and with good reason. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, someone in the...

Eating too much salt may increase your risk of cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s

In a new study, researchers found a high-salt diet promotes cognitive impairment through the Alzheimer-linked protein tau. A high-salt diet may negatively affect cognitive function...

This stuff in the blood linked to high risks of Alzheimer’s

In a new study, researchers found higher serum levels of elaidic acid, a biomarker for industrial trans fat, are linked to an increased risk...