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About one man in 36 carries two copies of a tiny change in the HFE gene and that detail can more than double his odds of developing dementia, according to a new analysis of nearly 12,200 Australians and Americans. Dementia already affects about 433,000 Australians, and while women still outnumber men, this fresh genetic signal shows that older males with …

Image credits: Getty Images Gabapentin is an anti-seizure drug that is used to treat nerve pain, epilepsy after shingles and restless legs syndrome by affecting the chemical messengers in the brain and nerves. With every drug having some types of side effects, the ones produced by taking this one include dizziness, drowsiness, headaches and nausea. While these might be more …

Want To Stay Sharp? This Simple Habit Can Delay Dementia By 5 Years  MindBodyGreen Warding off Alzheimer’s might mean making these 11 lifestyle changes, expert says  Fox News This is the most effective activity to keep your memory sharp, according to science  futura-sciences.com Very simple lifestyle change before the age of 50 dramatically improves brain health and aging  Earth.com Three lifestyle changes that could …

NHS figures suggest that over 944,000 people in the UK currently have dementia, including one in every 11 over 65 years old 06:00, 13 Jul 2025Updated 08:26, 13 Jul 2025 Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are often mixed up(Image: AquaArts Studio/Getty Images) Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are often mistaken for one another. But one psychologist has now delved into both terms …

Despite concerns about cognitive decline after cancer treatment, most breast cancer survivors show no increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, and some may have a slightly lower risk than their cancer-free peers, according to a large retrospective study from Korea. However, any apparent protective effect faded with time, the investigators reported online in JAMA Network Open. Overall, this is “reassuring …

Frequent egg consumption linked to lower risk of Alzheimer’s dementia, study finds  PsyPost Source link

Glass of unexpected drink every day could help lower dementia risk and improve brain function  Surrey Live Source link

July 11 (UPI) — A drug used to treat seizures, nerve pain and restless leg syndrome might be linked with increased risk of dementia, a new study says. Regular gabapentin use appeared to increase risk of dementia by 29% and mild cognitive impairment by 85%, researchers reported Thursday in the journal Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine. What’s more, the risk …

Popular alcoholic beverage ‘slashes dementia risk’ and boosts brain but there’s a catch  Cornwall Live Source link

When most of us think about dementia, we think about forgetfulness. Losing track of names, misplacing keys, or asking the same question over and over again. But dementia is far more than just a memory problem. In fact, for many people, the first red flags don’t show up as memory loss at all. They show up in behavior, mood, and …