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In a bid to forestall dementia in terms of early detection and treatment, researchers have developed a sensor which identifies misfolded protein biomarkers (amyloid-beta…
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Do you know that Children who have grown up deprived of stimulation have been found to have up to 25% fewer synapses (nerve connections)…
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Reducing the risk factors of dementia
To reduce your chances of developing dementia: Take good care of your heart – treatment of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes and obesity…
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Can physical inactivity increase my chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease?
Modifiable factors that can increase the chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease include the following: health-related factors (diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, obesity, traumatic…
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Does the immune system age?
Yes, the efficiency of the immune system in combating diseases decreases with increasing age. The rate of this decline varies with individuals. Stressors which…
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IDD Therapy!
Researchers from Nigeria have revealed that when combined with other pain relief physiotherapy modalities and exercises, non-surgical spinal decompression using Intervertebral Differential Dynamics (IDD)…
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What is Dementia?
Dementia is a collective name for brain syndromes which affect memory, thinking, behaviour and emotion. Dementia is the main cause of disability and dependency…
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Take-home message!
Do you know that a consequence of living longer is having a higher risk of developing dementia? Even though the proportion of people in their…
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Quitters are Winners!
KEY FACTS: In 2020, 22.3% of the global population used tobacco, 36.7% of all men and 7.8% of the world’s women. Tobacco kills up…
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Kick dementia out!
Significant evidence suggests that individuals who are regularly engaged in mentally-stimulating activities are less likely to develop dementia. These activities include: Reading books…
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