Lifestyle Changes Can Potentially Reduce the Risk of Developing Mixed Dementia
While there are no guarantees, making small, sustainable changes in diet, exercise, social interaction, and mental well-being can be beneficial in the long run.
Cognitive Health
Understanding Vascular Dementia: How Planning and Problem-Solving Are Affected Early On
Vascular dementia is a type of dementia caused by reduced blood flow to the brain, usually due to a stroke, small vessel disease, or other conditions affecting the vascular system.
Diabetes and Dementia: What’s the Link, and What Does It Mean in Practice?
The link between diabetes and dementia underscores the importance of viewing diabetes as more than just a condition affecting blood sugar levels.
Social Isolation and Loneliness: A 50% Increased Risk of Dementia
Encouraging meaningful social engagement can not only enhance quality of life but also help protect cognitive health.
Can You Really Prevent Alzheimer’s? A Balanced Look at Brain Health Claims
It is empowering to know that our lifestyle choices can influence our brain health — but we must also be cautious about overpromises, fear-based marketing, and advice that ignores scientific nuance.
Physical Activity and a Healthy Diet: Reducing the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Though no guaranteed way to prevent Alzheimer’s disease exists, evidence strongly supports that regular physical activity and a nutrient-rich diet can significantly reduce the risk.
The Hidden Link: How Sleep Disorders, Particularly Sleep Apnoea, Can Increase Dementia Risk
Sleep apnoea is a common but often undiagnosed condition where breathing repeatedly stops and starts during sleep.
Huntington’s Disease: A Genetic Disorder That Leads to Dementia as Brain Cells Progressively Die
Huntington’s disease is a complex and progressive condition that ultimately leads to dementia as brain cells die.
Understanding Mixed Dementia: When Vascular Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease Coexist
Understanding mixed dementia is crucial for improving diagnosis, treatment, and support for those affected
Recognising the Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease
Recognising the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease is the first step towards getting the right support.