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Football players age faster and develop dementia sooner, Harvard study finds

Football players age faster and develop dementia sooner, Harvard study finds

BOSTON— Football has come under the microscope in recent years when it comes to how dangerous the sport is, not least because of the potential for head injuries. The focus on CTE and how the condition has destroyed the lives of former gamers is leading more parents to keep their kids off the grill, and …

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Dementia risk may increase if you eat these foods, study finds – East Idaho News

(CNN) – We all eat them – ultra-processed foods such as frozen pizzas and ready meals make our busy lives much easier. Plus, they’re pretty darn tasty – who isn’t sensitive to hot dogs, sausages, burgers, fries, soda, cookies, cakes, candies, donuts, and ice cream, to name a few? If more than 20% of your …

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Eating lots of these foods could increase your risk of dementia, study finds

Eating lots of these foods could increase your risk of dementia, study finds

Dementia affects approximately 6.5 million Americans – and those numbers are expected to rise. The CDC estimates that by 2060, 14 million Americans could be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. Several studies have shown that diet, along with age, genetics and environment, play a major role in our risk of …

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Use of hearing aids and cochlear implants linked to reduced risk of developing dementia – Neuroscience News

Summary: In people with hearing loss, the use of hearing aids or cochlear implants was associated with a 19% long-term reduction in cognitive decline and a 3% improvement in cognitive test scores. Source: Alzheimer’s research in the UK Researchers have published findings that suggest the use of hearing aids and cochlear implants may reduce the …

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Dementia risk: ultra-processed foods can accelerate cognitive decline

Dementia risk: ultra-processed foods can accelerate cognitive decline

Share on PinterestNew research shows that people who eat large amounts of ultra-processed foods have a 28% faster rate of cognitive decline. Xvision/Getty Images Ultra-processed foods are commonplace in the United States – an estimated 73% of the US food supply is ultra-processed. Almost all foods are processed for preservation, but ultra-processed “ready-to-eat” foods are …

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Eating 400 calories a day from these foods could increase your risk of dementia by more than 20%

Eating 400 calories a day from these foods could increase your risk of dementia by more than 20%

Talk about food for thought. A growing body of research suggests that ultra-processed foods like frozen pizzas and breakfast cereals high in sugars, fats and empty calories are bad for your health. Now, a new large-scale study presented at the 2022 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in San Diego this week offers more evidence that people …

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Dementia risk may increase if you eat ultra-processed foods, study finds

Dementia risk may increase if you eat ultra-processed foods, study finds

The part of the brain involved in executive functioning – the ability to process information and make decisions – is particularly affected, according to the study published Monday in JAMA Neurology. Men and women in the study who ate the most ultra-processed foods had a 25% faster rate of executive function decline and a 28% …

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What is the link between hearing aids and dementia?  A new study explains |  CNN

What is the link between hearing aids and dementia? A new study explains | CNN

CNN — Hearing aids could be an important tool in the effort to prevent cognitive decline and dementia, according to a new study. Research has established that hearing loss is an important risk factor in the development of dementia, but it’s less clear whether hearing loss intervention will also treat progression of cognitive decline, the …

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Dementia Risk May Increase If You Eat These Foods, Study Finds |  CNN

Dementia Risk May Increase If You Eat These Foods, Study Finds | CNN

Editor’s note: Sign up for CNN’s Eat, But Better: Mediterranean Style. Our eight-part guide shows you a delicious, expert-backed food lifestyle that will improve your health for life. CNN — We all eat them – ultra-processed foods such as frozen pizzas and ready meals make our busy lives much easier. Plus, they’re pretty darn tasty …

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School history and previous brain damage may be associated with higher risk of frontotemporal dementia – Neuroscience News

Summary: Prior TBI increased the risk of frontotemporal dementia in people without genetic risk factors for FTD. Additionally, researchers have found that people with FTD tend to be less educated than those with Alzheimer’s disease. Source: University of Eastern Finland Two recent studies from the University of Eastern Finland show that school history and previous …

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