dementia

Replacing red meat cuts dementia risk by 20 percent, study says

CNN — Dementia risk rose by 14 percent when people ate about 1 ounce of processed red meat a day — the equivalent of slightly less than two 3-ounce servings a week — compared with people who only ate about three servings a month, a preliminary new study found. The risk for dementia dropped by …

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Egypt Independent July 31, 2024

Long-term exposure to wildfire smoke linked to increased risk of dementia diagnosis, new study finds

CNN — California’s wildfires have been increasing in size and frequency, producing vast amounts of smoke that contribute to what state boards call a “growing public health problem.” New research links the long-term exposure of this wildfire smoke to brain health, suggesting that it greatly increases risk of dementia compared with other sources of air pollution. The …

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Egypt Independent July 29, 2024

CBCITY DEMENTIA ALLIANCE RECOGNISED FOR EXCELLENCE

The Canterbury-Bankstown Dementia Alliance started as a small idea with a big vision – to create a dementia-friendly City and

Press Release June 20, 2024

Tackle these health issues to reduce risk of early dementia, study says

CNN — Cognitive decline can begin years before signs of dementia set in, which for some can be as early as age 30, a condition known as young-onset dementia. Globally, it’s estimated nearly 4 million people ages 30 to 64 are living with the condition, according to a 2021 study, and case numbers have been …

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Egypt Independent December 28, 2023