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49ers icon Roger Craig reveals dementia diagnosis in Hall of Fame speech

Craig said his doctors believe ‘it may be related, at least in part, to the concussions’ from his playing career

The Independent UK · Aug 8

'I'm a Shell of Myself': 49-Year-Old Mum Fast-Tracks Her Euthanasia Over Terrifying Dementia Decline

Rebecca Luna, diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer's, shared her journey online before choosing euthanasia due to rapid health decline, highlighting the harsh realities of dementia in middle age.

International Business Times UK · Aug 8

Lower Sugar Exposure in the First 1,000 Days Is Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk Decades Later

Two studies of British wartime sugar rationing link lower early-life sugar exposure to reduced dementia risk. Neither proves cause and effect.

Medical Daily · Aug 8

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Donald Trump Dementia Fears Erupt as Therapist Warns President May Refuse All Medical Attention

Speculation about Donald Trump's cognitive health intensifies after a therapist suggests he may have dementia, following verbal missteps during an Oval Office address.

International Business Times UK · Aug 7

Researchers found how smoking, diabetes and high blood pressure may affect Alzheimer's and vascular dementia differently

New research indicates dementia risk factors impact the brain uniquely. Common vascular risks damage brain blood vessels and white matter. Diabetes and lower BMI showed links to Alzheimer's proteins. This study highlights dementia's varied causes and mechanisms. Healthy habits may protect the brain through multiple pathways.

The Economic Times · Aug 7

Bruce Willis’ wife Emma says she feels ‘guilty’ for celebrating birthday amid actor’s dementia battle

Bruce Willis’ wife Emma said that she feels “guilty” for celebrating her 50th birthday amid her husband’s battle with dementia.

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Three Midlife Health Habits Could Delay Dementia by More Than a Decade, Study Finds

A new study links avoiding smoking, managing blood pressure, and controlling diabetes in midlife to nearly 13 more years of dementia-free living.

Medical Daily · Aug 6

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Dementia Disparities Persist Past Age Ninety, and the Finding Only Exists Because Someone Enrolled a Diverse Cohort

A study of adults 90 and older found that dementia disparities by sex and race persist. Why the oldest-old are missing from most aging research.

Medical Daily · Aug 6

Three Midlife Health Factors Are Linked to Nearly Thirteen More Dementia Free Years, a Long Term Study Finds

A 12,409-person study links normal blood pressure, no diabetes, and not smoking in midlife to nearly 13 more dementia-free years. What it shows.

Medical Daily · Aug 6

Emma Heming Willis reveals ‘warm’ quality of Bruce Willis

The model and campaigner has reflected on meeting her future husband, describing how his warmth and spontaneity shaped their relationship as she continues to support him following his dementia diagnosis.

BANG Premier · Aug 6

Bruce Willis’s wife Emma admits feeling ‘guilt’ over turning 50 as he lives with dementia

Bruce Willis, 71, was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2023

The Independent UK · Aug 6

Three midlife health factors linked to lower dementia risk

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The Independent UK · Aug 6

Pilot Trial Links a Shorter Daily Eating Window to Better Scores on Some Cognitive Tests in Older Women

A 47-participant pilot trial found that older women with a shorter daily eating window scored better on some cognitive tests. It is not peer-reviewed.

Medical Daily · Aug 5

Study finds three midlife health factors that could delay dementia for 13 years

Research suggests addressing risk factors for poor cardiovascular health between the ages of 45 and 65 could help reduce risk of cognitive decline

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5

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The Independent UK · Aug 5

Three middle-age health habits that could delay dementia for 13 years

A new study recommends people actively avert certain factors in midlife ‘as a strategy for preserving brain health’

Evening Standard · Aug 5

Avoiding three things in middle age ‘linked to 13 extra years without dementia’

Researchers found having normal blood pressure, no diabetes and not smoking all had a positive effect on dementia risk.

Medical Daily · Aug 5

AI Can Predict Dementia Risk Years Early by Measuring How Fast Your Brain Ages While You Sleep, Study Finds

An AI tool that estimates brain age from sleep EEG recordings may predict dementia years before symptoms appear. Researchers found that every 10-year increase in brain age was linked to a 39% higher risk of dementia.

Medical Daily · Aug 5

Coach-Led Brain Health Program Outperformed a Self-Guided Version Across 11 Latin American Countries

A two-year trial in 11 Latin American countries found structured, coached lifestyle programs improved cognition more than self-guided ones.

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International Business Times UK · Aug 5

Onlookers Claim Trump's Thigh Slapping Is One of His 'Dementia Related Glitches' on Tarmac Walk

Donald Trump's windswept tarmac walk in New Jersey, complete with an exposed scalp and repeated thigh slaps, has reignited online mockery and questions over his health.

The Conversation · Aug 3

In memory care deserts, senior centers can help close the gap in brain-related healthcare

About 90 miles north of Phoenix, the town of Yarnell nestles atop a winding mountain road. Phoenix, a sprawling city of more than 1.6 million people, has one physician for every 2,407 people. But in Yarnell and other rural areas in Arizona, the ratio is one for every 3,896. Like…

International Business Times UK · Aug 3

86-Year-Old With Dementia Scammed Out of $10K: Fraudsters Even Drove Her to Bank to Withdraw Cash

An elderly Cincinnati woman lost $10,000 (£7,500) in a grandparent scam by fraudsters posing as her grandson's lawyer. Learn their tactics and how to protect your family.

International Business Times UK · Aug 3

Silver Alerts Are Everywhere Suddenly: Here's What They Mean and Why the System Is So Uneven

Silver Alerts are multiplying as the US ages and more people with dementia wander, but the response is a state-by-state patchwork, with Michigan only just signing its own system into law.

Euronews · Aug 2

Cutting sugar up to age two associated with lower dementia risk ‘decades later,’ study finds

Less sweet treats during pregnancy and up to age two associated with lower dementia risk later in life, delayed onset of the disease and a healthier brain, according to a new study.

Medical Daily · Aug 1

Researchers Used the End of Wartime Sugar Rationing as a Natural Experiment on Dementia, and the Design Is the Story

A Neurology study used Britain's 1953 end of sugar rationing to test early-life diet and dementia. What the design proves and what it cannot.

Medical Daily · Jul 30

A Battle Against Time As Illustrated By Billy Ray Smith Jr., Renewing Focus on the Dementia

Billy Ray Smith Jr. dies at 64 after dementia linked to CTE. His case highlights the long-term effects of repeated head trauma and brain health.

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