Consumer News Yes, You Can Reduce Your Risk Of Dementia

Can eating cheese lower your dementia risk? A new study says maybe

Researchers say the benefits may come from eating cheese instead of processed meats, not from cheese itself. Don’t beat yourself up if you do some serious damage on a cheese plate during holiday ... Read More

Controlling hypertension can reduce dementia risk—even when genetics aren't on your side

Researchers at Yale School of Medicine (YSM) examined two known risk factors for developing dementia—one genetic and one relating to blood vessel damage in the brain. They wanted to know how much a ... Read More

5 Everyday Foods That Might Help Reduce Dementia Risk

Five common plant foods are linked to lower dementia risk through the flavonol isorhamnetin, according to a new study. Read More

Exercising in mid and later life can reduce dementia risk, new study suggests

For years, scientists have known that moving our bodies can sharpen our minds. Physical activity boosts blood flow to the brain, enhances neuroplasticity and reduces chronic inflammation. These ... Read More

Gouda News: Eating More High Fat Cheese May Surprisingly Lower Your Risk of Dementia

Recent clinical trials have shown that regular-fat cheese doesn’t ruin blood lipid profiles the way butter might. In fact, the study found that while cheese and cream were protective, high butter ... Read More

Simple lifestyle changes to reduce your risk of dementia

About half of dementia cases are potentially preventable – even if it runs in your family. In this episode, host Cristina Quinn talks with Laura Baker of the U.S. POINTER study and Monica Parker about ... Read More

Doing this after age 70 can slash your dementia risk by 39%

One everyday activity is practically pitch perfect when it comes to delaying dementia. US cases are predicted to double by 2060, with about half of Americans expected to experience cognitive decline ... Read More

Simple steps to reduce risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease

SIMPLE STEPS THAT CAN REALLY MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE. WE HAVE THIS TOOL CALLED THE BREAKER SCORE. THE BRAIN CARE SCORE, DEVELOPED AT HARVARD AND MASS GENERAL BRIGHAM TO HELP DETERMINE THE IMPACT OF ... Read More

Brain health: Easy daily exercises to reduce dementia risk and boost brain power

Keeping the brain young and thriving is crucial for physical, mental, and emotional health. A sharp brain also keeps chronic conditions such as dementia at bay. But how exactly do you achieve this? Read More

These 11 key risk factors can predict your risk of dementia

Dementia affects millions of people in the US, with numbers projected to double by 2060 — and unfortunately, there is still no cure. Our best bet is prevention by addressing modifiable risk factors. Read More

Could your urine predict your dementia risk?

Hong Xu receives funding from the Swedish Research Council . A simple urine test could reveal your risk of developing dementia decades before symptoms appear, a new study shows. For the study, my ... Read More

Exercising in mid and later life can reduce dementia risk – new study

Joyce Siette receives funding from the National Health and Medical Research Council. Yet despite decades of research, major questions have remained unresolved. Does exercising at any age help reduce ... Read More