Fuel Cells in Brain Can Also Release Damaging Toxins
Oct. 25, 2021 -- Star-shaped cells in our brains called astrocytes play a crucial role in helping us think, move, and breathe. They nourish our neurons, the cells that transmit…
Depression in Early Life May Up Dementia Risk Later
By Steven ReinbergHealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, Oct. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- Happy young adults may be somewhat protected from dementia, but the reverse may be true, too: If you're a depressed…
Music cafe brings joy to people with dementia
A music cafe is helping people with dementia sing, play instruments and even dance after coronavirus lockdowns. Manchester Camerata is offering free music therapy workshops to people with dementia and…
Sport ‘very important’ in living with dementia
A County Armagh man who is living with dementia has said sport is a "very important" part of his life.Gerard Doran, 62, who has played and coached GAA in Lurgan,…
Artificial Intelligence may diagnose dementia in a day
The system being tested should spot the disease long before symptoms or obvious brain signs develop. Source link
Dirty Air, Higher Dementia Risk?
By Robert PreidtHealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Aug. 6, 2021 (HealthDay News) -- It's long been know that pollution can damage the heart and lungs, but new research finds that it's bad for…
Dementia risk greatest for defenders
Professionals in England will be limited to 10 'higher-force' headers in trainingDefenders are more likely to have dementia in later life compared with other playing positions in football, says new…
KITES Senior Care partners with CogniHealth to provide digital solutions for Dementia – ET HealthWorld
Dementia is the most common type of disability and dependency in elderly worldwide. It has a physical, psychological, social, and economic impact, not only on people with Dementia, but also…
Can Statins Cause Brain Fog?
Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance that flows through your bloodstream. You’re at risk for a heart attack or stroke if your cholesterol numbers aren’t good. Statins might help. That’s…
How viral pianist with dementia is helping others
When Paul Harvey, a former music teacher with dementia, went viral with his piano playing, it inspired a philanthropist to donate £1 million to charity.BBC Breakfast has caught up with…