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Low Socio-Economic Status: a Possible Dementia Risk Factor? (JAMA Psychiatry / The Mental Elf)

Posted on December 31, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Data from the English Longitudinal Study of Ageing was used to analyse potential associations between markers of socioeconomic status (wealth quintiles and the index of multiple deprivation) and the incidence of dementia. It appears that dementia incidence is associated with low levels of … Continue reading →

Doubling in Global Burden of Parkinson’s Disease, 1990–2016 (Lancet Neurology)

Posted on October 3, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A systematic analysis of epidemiological studies concerning the global, regional, and nation-specific prevalence of Parkinson’s Disease (and years of life lived with disability arising from this condition) notes a doubling of the burden of Parkinson’s Disease between 1990 and … Continue reading →

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More on the Likely Association Between Air Pollution and Increased Risk of Dementia? (BMJ Open / NHS Choices / BBC News / PHE)

Posted on September 20, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Further evidence has emerged, from London, on the possible link between long-term exposure to air pollution and the likelihood of developing dementia. Full Text Link Reference Air pollution linked to dementia risk. London: NHS Choices; Behind the Headlines, September … Continue reading →

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Air Pollution Associated With Cognitive Impairment? (BBC News / PNAS)

Posted on August 31, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A study of people living in China indicates that chronic exposure to extreme levels of air pollution is associated with poorer cognitive functioning, at any age. Full Text Link Reference Air pollution may harm cognitive intelligence, study says. London: … 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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Pollution of All Types: A Broad Review of the Health Implications (Department of Health / BBC News)

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The Chief Medical Officer’s latest annual report summarises the latest emerging evidence about all types of pollution. The press release talks of four main topics: Pollution arising from healthcare. Pollution and health inequalities. Emerging pollution-related issues. Pollution measurement and … Continue reading →

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Early Research on Stress and Social Disadvantage as Potential Risk Factors (BBC News / AAIC)

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Early research findings presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in London suggest that stressful life events, and more generally the chronic stress of enduring social deprivation life-long, may age the brain. The researchers claim that extremely stressful experiences … Continue reading →

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Doubling in Global Burden of Parkinson’s Disease, 1990–2016 (Lancet Neurology)

Air Pollution Associated With Cognitive Impairment? (BBC News / PNAS)

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