Dementia

Dementia and cognitive decline: Tooth loss may raise risk

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Dementia and cognitive decline: Tooth loss may raise risk A new meta-analysis of existing studies finds an association between tooth loss and the risk of cognitive decline and dementia. The researchers found that the more teeth a person had lost, the greater their risk of developing dementia or cognitive decline. The research, published in JAMDA: … Read more

Cognitively stimulating activities delay Alzheimer’s by 5 years

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Cognitively stimulating activities delay Alzheimer’s by 5 years The authors of a new study conclude that older adults who participate in cognitively stimulating activities could delay the onset of Alzheimer’s by 5 years.    Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a neurological disorder. In 2020, around 5.8 million people in the United States were living with the … Read more