La diabetes y la pérdida de dientes pueden ser un doble problema para el cerebro que envejece
MIÉRCOLES, 15 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La diabetes es un factor de riesgo conocido del deterioro mental y la demencia. En conjunto con la pérdida de dientes, el daño potencial para el cerebro es incluso más significativo, indica una invest…
Learn MoreAlzheimer’s Report: Many Seniors With Memory Issues Aren’t Telling Their Doctors
WEDNESDAY, March 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Alzheimer’s is one of the most common and serious diseases of aging, yet many older adults with memory issues are not telling their doctors about their struggles.That’s according to a new report from the A…
Learn MoreDiabetes, Tooth Loss Can Be Double Trouble for Aging Brains
WEDNESDAY, March 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Diabetes is a known risk factor for mental decline and dementia. Paired with total tooth loss, the potential harm to the brain is even more significant, new research indicates.The findings highlight the im…
Learn MorePost-Hurricane Period Is Dangerous for People With Dementia
WEDNESDAY, March 15, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Hurricanes not only disrupt the communities they affect, they also pose an increased risk of death for people with dementia.This heightened risk could owe to disruption in their normal routines, changes in…
Learn MoreLa fibrilación auricular podría aumentar las probabilidades de demencia
LUNES, 13 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — El latido cardiaco irregular común conocido como fibrilación auricular (FA) podría aumentar el riesgo de demencia, sugiere un estudio reciente.Los investigadores encontraron que las personas recién diagno…
Learn MoreHaving A-Fib Might Raise Odds for Dementia
MONDAY, March 13, 2023 (HealthDay News) — The common irregular heartbeat known as atrial fibrillation (a-fib) may increase the risk of dementia, a new study suggests.Researchers found that people newly diagnosed with a-fib had a 13% higher risk of de…
Learn MoreAtrial Fibrillation May Increase Risk for Dementia
FRIDAY, March 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Incident atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with a modestly increased risk for dementia, according to a study published online March 8 in the Journal of the American Heart Association.Nisha Bansal, M.D., …
Learn MoreDos dietas saludables podrían reducir las ‘placas’ cerebrales vinculadas con el riesgo de Alzheimer
JUEVES, 9 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — Los adultos mayores que comen bastante verduras de hojas, pescado y otros alimentos saludables quizá reduzcan años de su “edad cerebral”, sugiere un nuevo estudio.Los investigadores encontraron que los ad…
Learn MoreSleep-Initiation Insomnia, Sleep Medication Use May Increase Dementia Risk
FRIDAY, March 10, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Sleep-initiation insomnia and sleep medication usage may elevate dementia risk, according to a study published online Jan. 25 in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.Roger Wong, Ph.D., and Margaret Ann…
Learn MoreTwo Healthy Diets May Reduce Brain ‘Plaques’ Tied to Alzheimer’s Risk
THURSDAY, March 9, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Elderly adults who eat plenty of leafy green vegetables, fish and other healthy fare may take years off their “brain age,” a new study suggests.Researchers found that seniors with either of two healthy eatin…
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