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WHO Guidelines on Dementia Prevention (BBC News / WHO)

Posted on May 15, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued guidelines on the prevention of cognitive decline and dementia. This follows earlier related guidance and consensus statements from other bodies, nationally and internationally, which recommend the adoption of healthy lifestyles for healthier … Continue reading →

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The Estimated Health Impact of Poor Diets (BBC News / Lancet / NHS Digital)

Posted on April 9, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Poor diet has been estimated to be a bigger killer than smoking. Malnutrition (resulting from poor quality diets) may play a role in one in five premature deaths world-wide; an estimated 11 million people. The most dangerous diets contain: … Continue reading →

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The Health Benefits of Fibre (BBC News / Lancet)

Posted on January 14, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A systematic review and meta-analysis of previous studies indicates that consumption of dietary fibre (roughage) confers many health benefits. Comparison of health outcomes between the highest consumers of dietary fibre (versus the lowest) suggests that there is between 15-30% … Continue reading →

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Mediterranean Diets: Good for Mental Health? (BBC News / Molecular Psychiatry / NHS Choices)

Posted on September 26, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Mediterranean diets may help to prevent depression, according to a new meta-analysis of 41 earlier studies. More research is needed to confirm this suspected link. Full Text Link Reference Mediterranean diet ‘may help prevent depression’. London: BBC Health News, … Continue reading →

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Further Brief Insights Into the Potentially Neuroprotective Benefits of Certain Foods (BBC News / Scientific Reports / ARUK / AAIC)

Posted on April 28, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary There is evidence to suggest that the protein β-parvalbumin found in fish inhibits the formation of α-synuclein (the protein present in Parkinson’s Disease). The cross-reaction of β-parvalbumin and human amyloidogenic proteins may explain at least some of the health … Continue reading →

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A Growing Awareness of Lifestyle Risk Factors and Preventative Healthcare (BBC News / NHS Digital / Health Foundation)

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Awareness of lifestyle risk factors and evidence-based preventative lifestyle interventions may soon have a greater influence in medical education. “The health landscape of the UK has dramatically changed over the last 30 or 40 years and I think the … Continue reading →

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Examining the Influence of Dietary Components on Metabolic Health and Ageing (Molecules)

Posted on May 28, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A review article examines the potential relationships between nutritional intake and general health and the ageing process. Full Text Link Reference Rescigno, T. Micolucci, L. [and] Tecce, MF. [et al] (2017). Bioactive nutrients and nutrigenomics in age-related diseases. Molecules. … Continue reading →

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