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.
The risk of dementia is even worse than we thought, new research says
The findings highlight the need for public-health strategies aimed at mitigating dementia risk and promoting healthy aging across diverse populations, researchers said. “I think
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.
Up to 4 in 10 people could develop dementia after 55. What you can do to lower your risk
About a million Americans a year are expected to develop dementia by 2060, roughly double today’s toll, researchers reported Monday.
Study shows risk of developing dementia in the U.S. is much higher than previously estimated
The risk of developing dementia in the United States is much higher than previously estimated, according to a new study published in the journal "Nature Medicine" on Monday. People in the United States are living longer,
Study finds increased risk of dementia among older Americans
A new study found an increased risk of dementia in older Americans, with the risk among Black Americans even greater. NBC News' Anne Thompson reports on what doctors say can help lower the risk of dementia.
Common sleep medication may prevent brain from clearing 'waste'
In a mouse study, researchers found that zolpidem (Ambien), a common sleep aid, could prevent the brain from effectively ...
New dementia tool predicts when symptoms will start: ‘Would you want to know?’
Nearly 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with dementia, which slowly erodes memory, thinking skills and the ability to ...
Up to 4 in 10 Older People Could Develop Dementia. But You’re Not Powerless
That estimate is based on a new study that found a higher lifetime risk than previously thought: After age 55, people have up ...
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Baroreflex Sensitivity May Predict Dementia Risk in Seniors
The use of antihypertensive medications was reported by 32% of participants. The primary outcome was incident all-cause dementia, and the secondary outcome was all-cause mortality. Baroflex ...
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Antibiotic Use Not Linked to Incident Dementia, Cognitive Impairment
family history of dementia, baseline cognitive function, and medications known to affect cognition. No associations were ...