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Research finds a higher risk of dementia in people with impaired hearing

Poor hearing in the elderly – which can be addressed – is among the most important factors that increase the risk of developing dementia, a study shows.

Norwegian study: People aged 60 to 90 are less likely to develop dementia than before

Nevertheless, the total number of people living with dementia is on the rise.

Older people improved their memory by being exposed to smells at night

Even though it is a small study, the findings are so interesting that they are worth following up on, a Norwegian dementia researcher says.

Study: Every sixth person over 70 had dementia — low educational levels gave a 3- to 6-times greater risk

Women and the elderly with only a primary education are much more at risk than the highly educated. “Fortunately, there’s a great deal people can do preventatively,” a researcher at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) says.

Researchers are developing artificial intelligence that will detect early-stage dementia

The dream is to use the technology for mass screening of the population to uncover dementia, researcher says.

Football: How dangerous is heading the ball?

Research shows that dementia is more common among former professional football players. Several countries have introduced bans on heading for young football players. More research is now being conducted on this topic in Norway.

Dementia is the disease that costs the most, according to a new study

Researchers have assessed the costs of 144 diseases. Mental health and dementia are among the diseases that cost the most.

Received awards for groundbreaking research in dementia and heart health

Researchers Dan Atar and Evandro Fei Fang received awards for their research.

Researcher: This is what characterizes the dementia Bruce Willis has

The famous actor has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. This is a disease that is difficult to diagnose and is very painful for relatives.

Study finds that married people have the lowest risk of dementia

People who are married have a lower risk of developing dementia or mild cognitive impairment after the age of 70 than those who are unmarried or divorced.

A blood test that reveals whether we are at risk of dementia is just around the corner

But it may take several years before a medicine to treat the disease is available. “We are in an ethically difficult time now,” researchers say.

When’s the best time to find out that you will get dementia?

“Many of the first symptoms of dementia can be difficult to distinguish from normal ageing. That’s probably one of the reasons why people are uncertain as to whether they should contact their doctor with their problems,” says one researcher.

Passion fruit may slow down Alzheimer's

Passion fruit can reduce memory loss and slow down disease development in Alzheimer animal models, a new Norwegian study finds.

Your brain doesn’t get any younger from studying

Our brain shrinks as we get older. Higher education doesn’t help us then, as researchers previously believed.

We have to think about dementia long before we get old, say researchers

A drug is now approved in the US, that can be used in the treatment of dementia. That's good news. But new treatments are not enough. We need to take action ourselves to avoid the disease, researchers says.

A blood test can detect Alzheimer's five years before symptoms appear

The new Swedish blood test is described as a breakthrough in Alzheimer's research.

Anxiety is common among nursing home residents with dementia

One in three nursing home residents with dementia suffers from significant anxiety. It is so common that nursing home staff don’t take it seriously, researcher Alka Rani Goyal says.

Tromsø researchers have found the connection between atrial fibrillation and dementia

Those who exercise the least and those who exercise the most have an increased risk of atrial fibrillation. If this condition is not treated, it can also affect the brain.

Song and music helps patients with dementia

Music therapy reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression among persons with dementia, according to a review of several studies.

How the brain connects words and smells

Scientists have discovered the parts of the brain that are used to recognize smells. With new imaging technology, scientists can observe activity in the brain.

Relatives of patients with dementia need support, understanding

When a person with dementia is placed in a nursing home, those who are left at home often become lonely and depressed. The health care system needs to be aware of the needs of these family members, too, researchers say.

Dementia patients take alternative medicines – and forget about it

If you use a blood-thinning medication – an anti-coagulant – certain natural preparations can increase risks of either haemorrhaging or suffering blood clots.

Lactate can aid brain cell production

Whether you're a weekend exerciser or a sports professional, lactate build-up in your muscles is a painful reminder that you're pushing a little too hard. But new research shows the compound is vital and can contribute to the generation of neurons in the brain.

Tunes for the senile blues

Patients with Alzheimer’s or dementia become less depressed when they hear familiar music.