I'm A Neurologist ― This Walking Test Can Help Spot Dementia
Dementia presents as more than just memory loss. We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about how everything from your spatial ...
Alzheimer’s drugs should be prescribed like statins to stave off dementia, says neuroscientist
Alzheimer’s drugs should be prescribed like statins to stave off dementia, one of Britain’s leading neuroscientists has said.
Five simple tests that could indicate dementia – from standing on one leg to testing your smell
TO DIAGNOSE someone with dementia, doctors will usually perform a series of blood tests and brain scans while taking down a ...
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40% lower dementia risk: The workout habit that could protect your aging brain
The comprehensive study, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, reveals that individuals with higher ...
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The eye test that could detect Alzheimer’s a decade before symptoms strike
The eyes may hold the key to early dementia detection, with UK researchers linking subtle vision changes to signs of the ...
Is a cognitive test mandatory for Medicare?
Cognitive testing is not mandatory under Medicare, but it is an included feature of the Medicare Annual Wellness Visit (AWV). Learn more here.
Lifestyle choices at 60 linked to dementia risk decades later, study shows
"Our research confirmed that factors like low cognitive test scores and poor general health in one's 60s are strong ...
Exercise boosts memory for up to 24 hours after a workout – new research
In our study of middle-aged and older adults, we found that people who did more moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (such ...
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'I'm a neurologist - simple 30-second at-home test can help detect dementia early'
Dementia, a syndrome linked to an ongoing decline in brain function, affects over 944,000 people in the UK, and this figure is on the rise due to increased life expectancy. It's estimated that one ...
This Sleep Occurrence May Indicate Your Risk Of Dementia
Research shows that experiencing frequent distressing dreams and nightmares ― meaning, specifically, frightening dreams that ...
Staying fit helps seniors to keep brain sharp
Seniors who want to stay sharp as they age should exercise as often as possible: A new study shows that better cardio fitness ...