Alzheimer's and dementia

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  Dementia: More data suggest that keeping blood pressure in check may reduce risk

  Medical News Today - Katharine Lang

  According to the World Health Organization(WHO), around 1.28 billion adults aged 30–79 years have hypertension, or high blood pressure, and 46% of …

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  Dementia: More walking and exercising may help protect brain health

  Medical News Today - Deep Shukla

  A recent study published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementiashows that higher levels of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity and daily steps were …

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  Dementia: Study links multiple viral infections to a higher risk

  Medical News Today - Corrie Pelc

  For as long as historyhas been recorded, there have been viruses — microscopic infectious particles that are parasites of cells and therefore can only …

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  Dementia: Fixing cerebrospinal fluid leaks may reverse symptoms

  Medical News Today - James Kingsland

  Damage to neurons in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain can result in early-onset dementia, known as frontotemporal dementia or FTD is …

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  Alzheimer's: Test may predict risk up to 3.5 years before diagnosis

  Medical News Today - Annie Lennon

  Alzheimer’s disease is the most common kind of dementia, a condition involving gradual cognitive and neurological decline. In 2020, 5.8 …

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  Alzheimer's disease: Obesity may cause similar brain degeneration

  Medical News Today - Corrie Pelc

  Obesity is associated with various diseases and health concerns, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes,high blood pressure, depression, and …