dementia
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Does Picking Your Nose Really Increase Your Risk Of Dementia?
No matter your age, we all pick our nose. However, if gripping headlines around the world are a sign, this habit could increase your risk of Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia.
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12 Little-Known Things That Can Reduce Your Dementia Risk
Dementia is a leading cause of death in Australia. Although dementia mainly affects older people, it is an avoidable part of ageing. In fact, we all have the power to reduce our risk of developing dementia, no matter your age. Research shows your risk of developing dementia could be reduced by up to 40% (and…
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Where You Live Might Affect Your Dementia Risk
Socioeconomic status is a key indicator of health outcomes, including access to, and quality of health care. In 4,656 adults across metro, regional and rural Australia, new research from the Healthy Brain Project showed those living in more disadvantaged areas have poorer memory and a greater risk of developing dementia. Health inequalities in dementia risk…
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How to Lie to a Loved One With Dementia (and When You Should)
Most of us learn not to lie to our parents from a very early age, but if your folks suffer from dementia, lying might actually be the most caring thing you can do. More than 90 per cent of surveyed geriatric care managers recommend caregivers use benevolent half-truths as part of an overall strategy of…