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Shingles Infection Linked to Sevenfold Increased Dementia Risk in Younger Adults
A study of 132,986 adults aged 50+ found those hospitalized with shingles had a sevenfold increased risk of early-onset dementia (50-65 age group), prompting calls for wider access to the shingles vaccine.
Shingles Infection Linked to Sevenfold Increased Dementia Risk in Younger Adults
A study of 132,986 adults aged 50+ found those hospitalized with shingles had a sevenfold increased risk of early-onset dementia (50-65 age group), prompting calls for wider access to the shingles vaccine.
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44% Bias Score
Blood Pressure Treatment Significantly Lowers Dementia Risk: Large-Scale Study
A large-scale Chinese study showed that treating high blood pressure in nearly 34,000 participants with medication and lifestyle counseling reduced dementia risk by 15% and cognitive impairment by 16% over four years, providing causal evidence and suggesting significant implications for global demen...
Blood Pressure Treatment Significantly Lowers Dementia Risk: Large-Scale Study
A large-scale Chinese study showed that treating high blood pressure in nearly 34,000 participants with medication and lifestyle counseling reduced dementia risk by 15% and cognitive impairment by 16% over four years, providing causal evidence and suggesting significant implications for global demen...
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36% Bias Score
Treating High Blood Pressure Reduces Dementia Risk by 15 Percent
A four-year study of nearly 34,000 individuals aged 40 and over showed that treating high blood pressure through medication, weight loss, and lifestyle changes reduced the risk of all-cause dementia by 15 percent and general cognitive impairment by 16 percent in a group of 17,407 patients with inten...
Treating High Blood Pressure Reduces Dementia Risk by 15 Percent
A four-year study of nearly 34,000 individuals aged 40 and over showed that treating high blood pressure through medication, weight loss, and lifestyle changes reduced the risk of all-cause dementia by 15 percent and general cognitive impairment by 16 percent in a group of 17,407 patients with inten...
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Digital Technology Linked to 58% Lower Dementia Risk in Large Study
A Baylor University study of 400,000 adults found that using digital technology correlates with a 58% lower risk of cognitive impairment, challenging the 'digital dementia' narrative and suggesting cognitive benefits from engaging with technology.
Digital Technology Linked to 58% Lower Dementia Risk in Large Study
A Baylor University study of 400,000 adults found that using digital technology correlates with a 58% lower risk of cognitive impairment, challenging the 'digital dementia' narrative and suggesting cognitive benefits from engaging with technology.
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EU Approves Lecanemab for Early-Stage Alzheimer's; Strict Criteria Apply
The European Commission approved Lecanemab, a new Alzheimer's drug targeting amyloid plaques, for patients with minimal cognitive impairment and low ApoE4 gene copies; it offers a five-month delay in cognitive decline but is restricted due to potential side effects.
EU Approves Lecanemab for Early-Stage Alzheimer's; Strict Criteria Apply
The European Commission approved Lecanemab, a new Alzheimer's drug targeting amyloid plaques, for patients with minimal cognitive impairment and low ApoE4 gene copies; it offers a five-month delay in cognitive decline but is restricted due to potential side effects.
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ER Boarding Crisis Impacts Dementia Patients
A data analysis reveals that "ER boarding," where patients wait hours or even days in emergency rooms for admission, disproportionately impacts older adults with dementia; this issue is driven by systemic problems within the US healthcare system, including a shortage of beds and financial incentives...
ER Boarding Crisis Impacts Dementia Patients
A data analysis reveals that "ER boarding," where patients wait hours or even days in emergency rooms for admission, disproportionately impacts older adults with dementia; this issue is driven by systemic problems within the US healthcare system, including a shortage of beds and financial incentives...
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Blood Pressure Control Significantly Reduces Dementia Risk: Large-Scale Study
A large-scale study in rural China found that treating high blood pressure with medication and lifestyle counseling reduced dementia risk by 15% and cognitive impairment risk by 16% over four years among approximately 34,000 participants.
Blood Pressure Control Significantly Reduces Dementia Risk: Large-Scale Study
A large-scale study in rural China found that treating high blood pressure with medication and lifestyle counseling reduced dementia risk by 15% and cognitive impairment risk by 16% over four years among approximately 34,000 participants.
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44% Bias Score
Intensive Blood Pressure Control Significantly Lowers Dementia Risk: Large-Scale Clinical Trial
A clinical trial in rural China with nearly 34,000 hypertensive patients showed that intensive blood pressure control, achieved through medication and lifestyle changes, reduced the risk of all-cause dementia by 15% and cognitive impairment by 16% over four years.
Intensive Blood Pressure Control Significantly Lowers Dementia Risk: Large-Scale Clinical Trial
A clinical trial in rural China with nearly 34,000 hypertensive patients showed that intensive blood pressure control, achieved through medication and lifestyle changes, reduced the risk of all-cause dementia by 15% and cognitive impairment by 16% over four years.
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Smartphone Use Linked to Lower Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
A study of over 40,000 adults aged 50+ found that regular smartphone use, particularly active engagement, correlated with lower cognitive decline rates, challenging the 'digital dementia' concept.
Smartphone Use Linked to Lower Cognitive Decline in Older Adults
A study of over 40,000 adults aged 50+ found that regular smartphone use, particularly active engagement, correlated with lower cognitive decline rates, challenging the 'digital dementia' concept.
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Cannabis Use Linked to Increased Dementia Risk in Hospitalized Adults
A Canadian study found a concerning link between cannabis-related hospital visits and increased dementia risk: a 23% higher risk for ER visits and a 72% higher risk for hospitalizations within five years, highlighting the need for further research on cannabis use and long-term health.
Cannabis Use Linked to Increased Dementia Risk in Hospitalized Adults
A Canadian study found a concerning link between cannabis-related hospital visits and increased dementia risk: a 23% higher risk for ER visits and a 72% higher risk for hospitalizations within five years, highlighting the need for further research on cannabis use and long-term health.
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Long Covid Linked to Increased Dementia Risk in Older Adults
New research indicates a significantly increased risk of dementia among those with long Covid, particularly among older adults experiencing persistent symptoms; studies show a four-to-fivefold increase in dementia cases among this demographic compared to those without long-term Covid complications.
Long Covid Linked to Increased Dementia Risk in Older Adults
New research indicates a significantly increased risk of dementia among those with long Covid, particularly among older adults experiencing persistent symptoms; studies show a four-to-fivefold increase in dementia cases among this demographic compared to those without long-term Covid complications.
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Repurposed Drugs Offer Hope in Fight Against UK's Top Killer, Dementia
Dementia is the UK's biggest killer, but research suggests existing drugs like aspirin, statins, and Ozempic could prevent it, offering a cheaper alternative to recently developed, costly medications.
Repurposed Drugs Offer Hope in Fight Against UK's Top Killer, Dementia
Dementia is the UK's biggest killer, but research suggests existing drugs like aspirin, statins, and Ozempic could prevent it, offering a cheaper alternative to recently developed, costly medications.
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48% Bias Score
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