Tips: Avoiding stress as a possible risk factor for dementia
Stress is a widely known culprit for many health issues and living in uncertain times is having many negative effects on both mental and physical health. While the long-term effects of the pandemic are not yet known, past studies seem to indicate that increased stress...
Sleep used as a tool for predicting dementia
Sleep has many benefits; energy, focus, muscle repair and the list goes on. Researchers may have discovered another reason to get a good night’s sleep. A team at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center published their findings...
Study: Link found between gum disease and dementia
Brushing your teeth and maintaining great oral health just got even more important. A new study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease found that bacteria that cause gum disease are likely linked to the development of dementia later on in life. Gum disease...