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Supporting Someone With Memory Loss

Memory loss can be one of the most visible - and distressing - early signs of dementia. Whether it’s repeating questions, forgetting names, or becoming confused about daily routines, watching someone you care about …
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Living Longer with Dementia: What the Latest Research Tells Us

A dementia diagnosis can feel like a door closing - but it doesn’t have to be. Contrary to widespread belief, people living with dementia can - and often do - live for many years …
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Debunking the Most Common Dementia Myths

Dementia doesn’t happen overnight. It’s a progressive condition that unfolds over time, often in ways that can be subtle, unpredictable, and emotionally complex. In a clear and comprehensive article, Healthline outlines the seven stages …
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Preventing or Delaying Dementia, is it possible?

We often think of dementia as something inevitable - an unavoidable outcome of aging. But recent findings suggest that’s no longer the full picture. A growing body of research, highlighted in Medical Xpress and …
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Reduce your dementia risk with Olive Oil?

Recent research indicates that regular consumption of olive oil may significantly lower the risk of dying from dementia. According to the study, people who consumed about a tablespoon of olive oil daily had a …
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Simple Smell Test Predicts Dementia Five Years in Advance

Dementia can now be predicted up to five years before symptoms appear with a simple smell test, according to recent research.
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Lunch for Brain Health & Alzheimer’s Prevention

So, what should we be having for lunch if we want to support our brain health and reduce the risk of Alzheimer's? Dr. Patel has a go-to recommendation...
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Common Hormone Could Halt Dementia

A common hormone already produced by the body could halt early-stage Alzheimer’s. Leptin, released by fat cells and involved in appetite regulation, potentially reduces the effects of toxic brain proteins amyloid and tau. These …
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Vitamin D in Dementia Prevention and Wellness

The connection between vitamin D and brain health is gaining attention, as researchers explore how this nutrient can support the neural pathways and protective mechanisms against age-related cognitive decline.
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Nearly Half of Dementia Cases Could Be Prevented or Delayed

In an important expert reaction published by New Zealand’s Science Media Centre, researchers responded to global findings showing that up to 40-48% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed through changes to lifestyle …
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