DEMENTIA RISK

Dec 03 2024HEALTH

Depression and Dementia: What's the Connection?

You might have heard that depression can increase the risk of dementia. But why is that? This study wanted to find out if there were certain risk factors for dementia that people with depression have in common. These risk factors could be things like poor lifestyle choices, health issues, or even social problems. The interesting thing is, many of these risk factors c...

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Nov 29 2024HEALTH

Midlife Moods & Dementia: A Long-Term Look

Ever wondered if feelings of depression and anxiety in midlife could impact your brain later in life? A Norwegian study followed people for three decades to find out. The research looked at how midlife moods might influence the risk of developing dementia. It shows there could be a link, but scientists are still figuring out exactly how these emotions affect the brai...

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Nov 27 2024HEALTH

Why Black Americans' Spiritual Life Can Shield Them From Dementia

Black people in the US face a higher chance of getting Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD). Scientists are digging deeper into psychosocial factors that might be behind these racial differences. Previous research has shown that quality of life (QoL) and religious or spiritual (R/S) practices can influence ADRD risk. This new study looks at how QoL factor...

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