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Can Taking Frequent Sauna Baths Decrease Dementia Risk?
12/21/2016
Noting that the link between sauna bathing and dementia risk had not been previously assessed, researchers studied the effects of sauna bathing on the risk of Alzheimer disease as well as other forms of...
12/21/2016
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Study: Renal Failure Linked to Dementia
12/15/2016
In a recent meta-analysis, researchers examined the connection between renal failure and cognitive impairment and dementia.
12/15/2016
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Study Uses Computerized Model to Predict Dementia in Participants
12/09/2016
New research designed to predict dementia in patients shows promise for identifying individuals who are at risk of developing dementia.
12/09/2016
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Women With Dementia Less Likely Than Men To Receive Regular Primary Care
12/05/2016
A recent study examined whether inequalities existed in the quality or quantity of healthcare received by individuals with dementia.
12/05/2016
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Could Changes in Sense of Humor Indicate Dementia Risk?
11/11/2015
The potential relevance of changes in sense of humor in predicting risk of dementia was explored in a recent study.
11/11/2015
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3-Minute Test Identifies Poorly Recognized Form of Dementia
10/26/2015
Researchers have developed a fast, easy test for the diagnosis of a common but difficult-to-diagnose form of dementia known as Lewy Body disease.
10/26/2015
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Can Personalized Music Reduce Agitated Behaviors in Patients With Alzheimer Disease, Dementia?
09/27/2015
Miranda Manier, BA
A cluster-randomized controlled trial examined the impact of personalized music on reducing agitation in nursing home residents with dementia, revealing significant reductions in verbally agitated behaviors...
09/27/2015
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Could Having Multiple Chronic Conditions Increase Dementia Risk?
09/23/2015
A recent study examined whether having multiple chronic conditions could increase the risk of mild cognitive impairment or dementia.
09/23/2015
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Could Warfarin Reduce Dementia Risk in Patients with AF?
09/04/2015
Recent research examined the effects of warfarin treatment on the risk of developing dementia in patients with atrial fibrillation.
09/04/2015
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Common Dementia Medications Could Cause Harmful Weight Loss
08/03/2015
A recent study examined the possible connection between a common medication used to treat patients with dementia and the risk of significant, harmful weight loss.
08/03/2015