Rementia: is it possible to reverse the symptoms of early-stage dementia?
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Rementia: is it possible to reverse the symptoms of early-stage dementia?

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.theguardian.com/social-care-network/social-life-blog/2018/apr/11/rementia-possible-reverse-symptoms-early-stage-dementia By Jackie Pool From recalling names to relearning how to make tea, occupational therapists can help people with dementia regain functions As we get better at living longer, the number of people living with dementia rises. Globally, an estimated 46.8 million people live with the condition. But dementia has not always been understood in the…

Brain injuries increase dementia risk, study finds
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Brain injuries increase dementia risk, study finds

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: http://www.bbc.com/news/health-43711627 By  Alex Therrien People who suffer brain injuries are at increased risk of dementia later in life, a large study suggests. An analysis of 2.8 million people found those who had one or more traumatic brain injuries were 24% more likely to get dementia than those who had not. The risk…

Drugs to vaccinate over-50s against Alzheimer’s could be here in a decade…with a £ 9bn price tag
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Drugs to vaccinate over-50s against Alzheimer’s could be here in a decade…with a £ 9bn price tag

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2018/03/21/drugs-vaccinate-over-50s-against-alzheimers-could-decadewith/ By Sarah Knapton, science editor  Hilary Evans, chief executive of Alzheimer’s Research UK, said: “With over one million people expected to be living with dementia by 2025, we have a duty to ensure that people with dementia and their families can benefit from innovations in new treatments in the coming years. “While our…

Can having high cholesterol reduce your chances of dementia?

Can having high cholesterol reduce your chances of dementia?

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: http://theconversation.com/can-having-high-cholesterol-reduce-your-chances-of-dementia-92367 By James Brown Senior Lecturer in Biology and Biomedical Science, Aston University, Eric J Hill Programme Director MSc taught programmes, Aston University People over the age of 85 with high levels of cholesterol have a reduced risk of marked cognitive decline, according to a new study. Does this mean that having high cholesterol…

Brain donation urged by Cardiff dementia research centre

Brain donation urged by Cardiff dementia research centre

ByMatthew Betteridge

This article was taken from: http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-43084710 By By Natalie Crockett BBC News Older people in Wales are being urged to think about donating their brains after they die to help scientists researching dementia. Researchers at Cardiff University are not actively recruiting at the moment but are still keen to hear from people aged over 85 without a diagnosis….