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MANY people who have had Covid-19 will be familiar with the ‘brain fog’ that lingers in the weeks or months after getting sick. But a new study has revealed that the virus could have even longer-lasting effects on the brain, potentially increasing the risk of Alzheimer’s. 1 People who tested positive for Covid-19 had higher…
We’ve written before at HuffPost UK about how coffee may be associated with better heart health ― but those links were only seen for early drinkers. Those who consumed moderate amounts of coffee did better than fellow morning coffee drinkers who chugged through three or more mugfuls, too. And now, research published in the American…
DOCTORS should prescribe exercise to help older folk live longer, a study shows. Regular workouts were found to reduce the risk of early death by a quarter and also cut the risk of more than 30 common conditions. 1 A study claims that doctors should prescribe exercise to help older folk live longerCredit: Getty Staying…
Pauline Quirke is stepping down from professional duties after being diagnosed with dementia, her husband has said. The actress, 65, starred in Birds of a Feather, The Sculptress and Broadchurch during a glittering 50-year career. 7 Pauline Quirke, MBE, as he shares the news of Pauline’s decision to step back from all professional and commercial…
A new study has revealed that eating processed red meat increases the risk of dementia and cognitive decline. According to The Jerusalem Post, a study published in the medical journal Neurology found a strong link between consumption of processed red meat and dementia. The study that analysed health and nutrition data of 133,771 individuals of…
By Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla Global News Posted January 14, 2025 11:29 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size David Slauenwhite was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia four years ago. The New Brunswicker is an avid reader and passionate archer who used to drive long-haul trucks for a living…
Dementia is the loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other abilities that require thinking. It is often caused by Alzheimer’s disease, and mainly affects those 65 and older. Unfortunately, dementia can be severe enough that it interferes with daily life, and those who have dementia often require additional care. “Dementia is a group of conditions…
College pianist plays for seniors with Alzheimer’s – CBS News Watch CBS News College sophomore Grace Sun uses her free time to play piano for seniors with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. It started during the pandemic, when she would play virtually for her isolated grandmother. Now, more than 100 musicians have joined the movement. Carter…
Warning: This story contains references to suicide and suicidal ideation. SINGAPORE: Dementia is often associated with old age, but for some, the disease strikes much earlier than expected. For Alison Lim, a fomer corporate executive in the hospitality sector, the diagnosis of primary progressive aphasia – a rare type of dementia – came in her…
