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Benefits of Low-Intensity Activity (Bazian / BMJ / BBC News)

Posted on August 23, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Evidence supports the common-sense view that any type of activity is beneficial for avoiding premature mortality. Conversely, long periods of inactivity and sitting are deleterious to health. Full Text Link Reference ‘Sit less, move more’ may be key advice … Continue reading →

Hormone Replacement Therapy Associated With Small Increased Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s Disease (BBC News / BMJ / NHS Digital)

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Research from Finland discovered a 9% to 17% increase in the risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease in women taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for more than 10 years. The public has been advised not to be overly concerned, as absolute risk … 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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Lifeworld Perspectives on the Experience of Living Close to a Person With Dementia (Medicine, Health Care and Philosophy / BBC News)

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary The following article explores the lifeworlds (i.e. the subjective experiences, stresses and adaptive coping strategies) of spouses after their partners have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. Full Text Link Reference Bergman, M. Graff, C. Eriksdotter, M. [et al] (2016). … Continue reading →

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Estimating the Global Economic Impact of Dementia (BMJ Open / ROADMAP Group)

Posted on January 29, 2018 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Further work is underway to determine the costs and resource utilisation arising from dementia of all types. The total estimation will cover the personal and societal costs incurred by patients, their families and carers, and by national and local … Continue reading →

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Further Confirmation of the Benefits of Education for Cognitive Reserve? (NHS Choices / BMJ)

Posted on December 22, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary A detailed investigation into modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer’s Disease provides further confirmation that levels of educational attainment are associated with a reduced risk of developing Alzheimer’s Disease. The following NHS Choices Behind the Headlines critical appraisal provides a … Continue reading →

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Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Week 2017 (BBC News / Nature Biotechnology / Parkinson’s UK)

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Dementia and Elderly Care News

Summary Researchers hope one day to be able to replace the damaged dopamine-producing neurons at the root-cause of by Parkinson’s Disease by injecting new replacement brain cells, possibly derived from re-programmed astrocytes. Full Text Link Reference Brain cell therapy ‘promising’ … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: Karolinska Institute

Benefits of Low-Intensity Activity (Bazian / BMJ / BBC News)

Hormone Replacement Therapy Associated With Small Increased Risk of Developing Alzheimer’s Disease (BBC News / BMJ / NHS Digital)

Further Confirmation of the Benefits of Education for Cognitive Reserve? (NHS Choices / BMJ)

Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Week 2017 (BBC News / Nature Biotechnology / Parkinson’s UK)

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