According to a new study, researchers examined the screening rate for people suffering from dementia and discovered that the majority of these people never see a doctor for their mental health issues. The study, which was a part of the Health and Retirement Study, involved 845 participants who were aged 70 or older. All of the participants were assessed for signs of dementia. Overall, 297 … [Read more...]
Rare Blood Type May Increase Dementia Risk
Researchers found that one blood type is partially responsible for the development of dementia. The risk exists for only four percent of the population – the ones with the AB type, as they are more prone to developing memory problems. However, people with AB blood type should not be too worried, as the blood type is only a minor predictor for the disease development. Environmental factors count … [Read more...]
Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia with Vitamin D
A new study published in the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology suggests that a vitamin D deficiency in elderly people is related to a higher risk of developing dementia AND Alzheimer’s disease. The group of international researchers noted that the subjects of the study who were severely deficient in vitamin D were more than twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s and … [Read more...]
Alzheimer’s Blood Test Research gets Major breakthrough
The British scientists have done a major advancement in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease as they have developed a blood test that can predict the onset of the disease. According to the scientists, they have identified 10 proteins in the blood which can predict the onset of disease. The study, led by researchers at King's College London (KCL) and Oxford University, analysed over 1,000 … [Read more...]
Prolong exposure to solvents leads to losing your thinking ability and memory.
Did you spent your life doing paint jobs, painting the houses, building, bridges, cars etc. Are you suffering with memory problems? If yes, here is a reason why. A recent study gave us some insights on heavy exposure to solvents and benzene on people's thinking ability and memory. "What it shows is that these chemicals might have more long-term effects than have previously been thought, and … [Read more...]