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Can A Fall Lead To Dementia? Major Study Finds That Head Injuries May Increase Risk By 69% And Calls For Urgent Prevention Measures

A seemingly simple fall can have far-reaching consequences, especially for older adults. New research from Canada tracking 260,000 seniors for 17 years (April 2004-March 2020) reveal a striking link ... Read More

Warning: This Common Daily Habit May Raise Dementia Risk by 43%, New Study Says

The quest to protect the brain from cognitive decline is one of the most pressing public health concerns of our time. We are constantly seeking ways to improve memory and ward off debilitating ... Read More

Want to slow aging in your brain? A new study finds lifestyle changes could be key to keeping brain young

HOUSTON — A groundbreaking national study is shining a spotlight on Houston, offering hope to millions of families impacted by dementia. Known as the U.S. POINTER study, it’s the largest of its kind ... Read More

Poor sleep speeds brain aging and may raise dementia risk

New research shows that poor sleep could make the brain appear years older than it really is. Using MRI scans and machine learning, scientists found a clear link between unhealthy sleep patterns and ... Read More

Even small amounts of alcohol linked to higher dementia risk in older adults, study shows

Even small amounts of alcohol consumption could put older adults at a higher risk of dementia. That’s according to a recent study led by the University of Oxford in the U.K. — in collaboration with ... Read More