Loss of smell linked to early dementia risk

Loss of smell linked to early dementia risk

A new study indicates that our nose can provide clues to dementia risk. The long-term study, conducted by the University of Chicago, found that those between the ages of 57 to 85 who we unable to pick up on common odors were more than twice as likely as those with a...
Study: High, low levels of magnesium show links to dementia risk

Study: High, low levels of magnesium show links to dementia risk

Magnesium, both in high and low levels in the blood, put people at greater risk of developing dementia, according to a new study published this month in the medical Journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study highlights the importance of identifying risk...
The power of hope shows promise in cancer study

The power of hope shows promise in cancer study

When we talk about the C word (cancer), cancer, or the D word (dementia), it’s hard to spell out hope. Both diseases, while very different, take a tremendous physical and mental toll, both on the patient and family. The psychological benefits of hope can go a long...
Mobile game offers datasets, insights for dementia research

Mobile game offers datasets, insights for dementia research

Ever played an addicting game on your iPhone and wondered how you just spent 30 minutes on a whole lot of nothing? I think we’ve all been there. Sea Hero Quest, like many others games, is an electric kaleidoscope with challenges that test memory and spatial awareness....
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