Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Five reasons why young-onset dementia is often missed

Around 57 million people worldwide have dementia. While most cases of dementia are diagnosed in older adults, about 7% of cases occur in people under 65. This number may be even higher as young-onset dementia continues to ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Menopause at an early age can exacerbate cognitive decline

A team of researchers from the Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine and Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Medical Science found that women who entered menopause before the age of 40 had worse cognitive outcomes than ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Being married linked to increased risk of dementia—new study

Would you believe me if I told you that staying single or ending your marriage could lower your odds of getting dementia? A new study led by researchers at Florida State University somewhat shockingly suggests that unmarried ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Hospital visits for cannabis use linked to higher dementia risk

Individuals with an emergency department (ED) visit or hospitalization due to cannabis were at 23% and 72% greater risk of a new dementia diagnosis within five years compared to individuals with an ED visit or hospitalization ...

Alzheimer's disease & dementia

Eye health linked to dementia risk

A new University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka study has found a link between our eye health and dementia.

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