dementia

Six main causes of dementia and how to prevent them

New study reveals six lifestyle factors responsible for 75% of dementia cases.

By WALLA!
05/10/2023

How to care for an aging parent: Lessons from my mother - opinion

Those of us being entreated to care for the elderly understand precious little of life as they experience it.

Yom Kippur lessons for caring for those with dementia

It is proper to organize an appropriate experience and accompany them, making sure not to leave them confused or lonely on Yom Kippur.

Do people with dementia have to follow Jewish law?

We see how Halacha seeks to keep people with dementia in the world of mitzvot for as long as possible, while always doing everything to protect their physical well-being.

By SHLOMO M. BRODY
15/09/2023

This common medication may lead to dementia - study

Proton-pump inhibitors are prescribed to reduce stomach acid by targeting the enzymes in the stomach lining that produce that acid.

Does eating eggs help reduce dementia?

The chemical lecithin, found in egg yolks, may reduce dementia.

By MAYA ROSEMAN/103FM VIA MAARIV ONLINE
31/07/2023

McConnell, Biden lapses highlight advanced age of US leaders

Many members of the US Congress are older than President Biden. Are they still suitable?

By REUTERS
28/07/2023
  Olive oil

A way to reduce risk of dementia? Study suggests swapping margarine for olive oil

The researchers discovered that those consuming more than half a tablespoon of olive oil daily had a 28% reduced risk of dementia-related mortality.

Sleep is as essential for brain health as exercise

The cognitive benefit exercise was unable to mitigate the faster cognitive decline that was associated with poor sleep.

Menopause hormone pills associated with dementia - study

HRT was widely prescribed before 2003, when a large randomized trial found the estrogen/progestin combination was linked with a two-fold increase in dementia risk among women older than 65.

By REUTERS
29/06/2023
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