Dementia risk for people 55 and older has doubled, new study finds
Dementia cases in the U.S. are expected to double by 2060, with an estimated one million people diagnosed per year, according ...
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Senior living: Understanding dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
Here are some common signs to be aware of: Understanding the risk factors for dementia and Alzheimer’s disease is crucial for seniors and their families. While some factors are beyond our ...
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Dementia risk surges to 42% for people over 55
Getting older brings with it a number of health risks, including dementia. Now, a new study shows that the risk of developing ...
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Dementia Risk Is Double Earlier Estimates, Even Higher for Black Americans
The researchers suggest that their estimates are higher because they took extra measures to avoid underestimating the number ...
Dementia Risk for Americans Over 55 Soars to 42%
A groundbreaking study reveals that Americans over 55 now face a 42% risk of developing dementia, significantly higher than ...
Up to 4 in 10 people could develop dementia after 55. What you can do to lower your risk
New research suggests that Americans' risk for developing dementia over a lifetime may be higher than previously thought.
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Hot dogs, sausage, and . . . dementia? Harvard and MIT research links ultra-processed meat with new health concerns.
“Our brain is a complex organ,” said Heather Snyder,the Alzheimer’s Association’s senior vice president of medical and scientific relations, who was not involved in either dementia study.
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Bridgeport police locate missing woman with dementia
She is in the early stages of dementia, according to police. Around 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Bridgeport city officials say they had located the missing person. Get top local stories in Connecticut ...