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UNCOVERED: 29 - The Untold Story

Dementia: Facts about Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia

Learn about dementia, how it affects people, how it's diagnosed and what treatments are available.

LiveScience

Four reasons it can take years to diagnose dementia

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The Independent UK

It takes 3.5 years to diagnose dementia after the first symptoms, new research suggests

Early diagnosis is crucial to improve patients’ future quality of life

The Independent UK

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Want to age well? These are the 3 things you must do

A new study confirms that staying sharp as you age is tied to eating well, staying physically active, and stimulating your brain.

Euronews

To stay sharper while aging, get active, challenge your brain, and eat healthy

Older Americans worried about cognitive decline can stay sharper for longer by exercising both their bodies and their brains and eating healthier

The Independent UK

What if 10,000 steps per day was never the magic number?

Activity is important, cutting down on risks of everything from cardiovascular disease to dementia to depressive symptoms. But do you need all 10,000 steps every day?

Fortune

Alzheimer’s progression could be slowed by these changes to lifestyle

Researchers say changes are particularly beneficial for carriers of a gene that may raise the risk of dementia

The Independent UK

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CervoMed's Dementia Data Show Slowed Disease Progression

CervoMed Inc. (NASDAQ:CRVO) on Monday shared 32-week data from the Extension phase of its Phase 2b RewinD-LB trial evaluating oral neflamapimod in patients with Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB).

Benzinga

India’s dementia emergency: 9 million cases, set to double by 2036, but systems unprepared

Lakshmi (name changed), a school headmistress, was well-known for her warmth, boundless energy and legendary parties. A few years after retirement, she began to wane with mild signs of cognitive decline, which quickly deteriorated into dementia after the loss of her husband.

Newslaundry

‘The invisible threat’: Air pollution exposure over time raises the risk of dementia, study finds

The study adds to a growing body of evidence that dirty air could be bad for our brains.

Euronews

Air pollution raises risk of dementia, say Cambridge scientists

Most comprehensive study of its kind highlights dangers of vehicle emissions and woodburning stoves

The Guardian - UK

Could the copper in your diet help prevent memory loss, as new study suggests?

More and more research suggests that the copper in your diet could play a bigger role in brain health than we once believed. A recent study found that older Americans who ate more copper-rich foods did better on memory and concentration tests.

The Conversation

Bruce Willis Shows Heartfelt Gratitude to LA First Responders in Rare Instagram Appearance Amid Dementia Battle

In a touching moment shared on Instagram, Bruce Willis expressed his heartfelt thanks to Los Angeles first responders. The rare post comes as the actor continues his public battle with dementia.

International Business Times UK

‘Slip, slop, slap for brain health’: Australia needs a major prevention campaign for dementia, doctor says

Prof Henry Brodaty of UNSW says managing risk factors such as diet and anxiety is a cost-effective way of curbing the disease

The Guardian - AU

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AAP

Brain expert champions national fight against dementia

A leading brain researcher calls for federal funding of a pioneering program aimed at reducing rates of dementia and slowing progress of the disease.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Senate committee doubles down on THC ban, saying state and local governments don’t have the resources for regulations

Senate Bill 5 would ban products containing any detectable amount of any cannabinoid, creating criminal offenses for possession of hemp-derived THC.

International Business Times UK

Bruce Willis Illness Update: Are Social Media Claims Regarding His Health Exaggerated?

Bruce Willis's health sparks viral claims online. Here's what's confirmed about his frontotemporal dementia and what's been exaggerated on social media.

The Conversation

Dogs are helping people regulate stress even more than expected, research shows

In a 2022 survey of 3,000 U.S. adults, more than one-third of respondents reported that on most days, they feel “completely overwhelmed” by stress. At the same time, a growing body of research is documenting the negative health consequences of higher stress levels, which include increased rates of cancer, heart…

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Woman & Home

"You’re doing two full-time, emotional jobs" – 3 women share their 'sandwich carer' experiences

Balancing caring for parents and children with looking after yourself is a lot to take on – we spoke to women doing just that, and got their advice for others

The Independent UK

Memory cafes at the National Comedy Center ignite laughter and connection for dementia patients

The National Comedy Center has begun hosting regular "Memory Cafes,” inviting people with conditions like dementia and Alzheimer's through the western New York museum to share laughs and connection

Latin Times

Trump 'Diagnosed' With Dementia, Narcissism by Elon Musk's AI Following Latest 'Racist' Rant

After the president appeared to mimic an Asian accent, according to social media users, one person asked Musk's AI chatbot, Grok, to assess his behavior.

Evening Standard

Fiona Phillips’ husband reveals they were living ‘separate lives’ before Alzheimer’s diagnosis

The former GMTV host, 64, announced in 2023 that she had been diagnosed early onset dementia

The Independent UK

Martin Frizell gives sad update on wife Fiona Phillips’ dementia diagnosis

Martin Frizell has share a sad update on his wife Fiona Phillips’ dementia diagnosis as he admitted every day is either “bad or wretched”.

AAP

'A matter of time': NRL great's plea amid health battle

NRL legend Royce Simmons has issued a call to arms as he prepares to embark on his fourth annual "Big Walk" to raise money for dementia research.

The Independent UK

The health conditions that may increase your risk of dementia

Experts identified ‘critical time windows’ in which certain illnesses pose the greatest risk to patients

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