Dementia
40 a day could protect the brain and reduce dementia risk
A simple action that some of us do and some of us do not, can help the brain tune itself and thereby assist sleep and mood – and also reduce the risk of dementia.
Former soccer players show brain changes but no cognitive decline, researchers find
The workout that may significantly reduce the risk of early death
How many eggs should you eat per week to lower the risk of dementia?
Scientists have found exactly how many hours of sleep we need as we age
A study finds that exactly seven hours of sleep is ideal while more or less sleep can lead to health issues.
Did David Ben-Gurion decline into dementia?
I had direct contact with B-G, which today, in hindsight, seems to indicate that he was already in the initial stage.
Stable BMI linked to improved protection from dementia progression - study
While the study does not fully contradict the obesity paradox, it does reveal that the reality is far more complicated.
Did you know? Books in childhood affect the way the brain ages
This factor in your childhood determines how your brain will function as you age.
Can growing up surrounded by books protect against old-age dementia?
Over 5 million adults over 65 suffer from dementia, and over 14 million are expected by 2060 as the general population ages, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
How many cups of coffee should you drink to prevent dementia?
A new study has found the recommended amount of coffee and tea a day that can prevent dementia and stroke.
Most Alzheimer's patients don’t lose this area of memory
Although dementia causes widespread brain damage, many patients who suffer from memory loss are able to preserve musical memories. This miraculous power of music can also be harnessed to treat them.
Can eating yogurt prevent dementia in the future?
As of 2021, 6.2 million Americans and more than 100,000 Israelis are living with Alzheimer's disease.
WHO: Number of people with dementia set to jump 40% to 78m. by 2030
Dementia affects memory, orientation, learning capacity, language, judgement, and the ability to perform everyday tasks.
Can we prevent astrocytes in our brain from using cholesterol to cause Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s is primarily caused by a protein called “tau”, which creates “tangles” in the brain neurons, and by a substance known as amyloid-beta (Aβ), which forms extracellular plaques.