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Does Menopause Increase Dementia Risk?

The loss of estrogen may make women more susceptible.

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High-Dose Flu Shot Linked to Lower Alzheimer's Risk in Older Adults

The high-dose flu vaccine may reduce Alzheimer's risk by 55%.

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World Health Organization: Let’s Prevent Dementia

Up to 45% of dementia risk is preventable according to the WHO.

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To Prevent Vascular Dementia, Maintain Healthy Weight

Maintaining a healthy body weight may help reduce the risk of vascular dementia, according to a new study in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Researchers found that a higher body mass index (BMI) appears to play a direct role in causing vascular dementia, with high blood pressure accounting

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Vitamin D in Midlife Protects Against Alzheimer’s

People with higher blood levels of vitamin D during midlife were less likely to develop one of the brain changes associated with Alzheimer's disease years later, according to a new study published in Neurology Open Access. Researchers found that adults who had higher vitamin D levels around age

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Heart Problems Before Stroke Make for Worse Cognition After

Having a stroke is a strong risk factor for cognitive decline and dementia. Having cardiovascular disease before suffering a stroke increases cognitive decline and likelihood of dementia after, according to a new study. Researchers found that stroke survivors with the highest pre-stroke cardiovascular risk had more than twice the

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Moderate Cannabis Use Linked to Better Cognition in Older Adults

By Pat Anson As cannabis use grows among older adults, researchers are beginning to focus on the effects – good and bad — on aging brains. A recent study found that 18.5% of Americans adults aged 50 to 64, and 5.9% of adults over the age of 65 reported using

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More Evidence: Protective Effects of Shingles Vaccine

A new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine adds to growing evidence that shingles vaccination may reduce the risk of dementia in older adults.Researchers found that people who received a single dose of the shingles vaccine were less likely to develop dementia than those who were not