Dementia Risk May Be Doubling, New Study Says—Here’s What You Can Do About It
We all forget things now and then—people’s names, where you put your car keys, that dentist appointment that was scheduled before you got your new calendar. As we age, forgetfulness may worsen and begin to disrupt thinking abilities.
Up to 4 in 10 people could develop dementia after 55. What you can do to lower your risk
New research suggests that Americans' risk for developing dementia over a lifetime may be higher than previously thought.
Has Our Dementia Risk Doubled? Don’t Panic – Here’s What to Do
Recent headlines suggest that up to 42% of people ages 55 and older face an eventual dementia diagnosis. But some experts have a follow-up message: Risk isn't the same as destiny, and there are ways to reduce it.
4 in 10 Americans at risk for dementia after age 55, study suggests
A new study found that dementia cases in the United States are projected to double from more than 500,000 in 2020 to about 1 million by 2050.
Dementia risk for people 55 and older has doubled, new study finds
Dementia cases in the U.S. are expected to double by 2060, with an estimated one million people diagnosed per year, according to a new study led by Johns Hopkins University and other institutions.
5 ways to reduce your dementia risk as study estimates U.S. cases could double by 2060
More American adults may develop dementia than previously thought, according to a new study published this month. The number of Americans who will develop dementia—a progressive decline in memory, thinking skills,
What you can do to lower your dementia risk
A new study found a higher lifetime risk than previously thought: After age 55, people have up to a 4 in 10 chance of eventually developing dementia.
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Processed red meat and dementia: What a new study means for your diet
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Fayetteville man with dementia reported missing, sheriff’s office says
The Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s assistance in locating a missing elderly man considered ...
New diagnostic criteria for LATE dementia offer hope for improved care
Researchers at the University of Kentucky's Sanders-Brown Center on Aging are at the forefront of advancing dementia research ...