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14 Ways To Prevent Dementia

Dr. Paddy Barrett

More than heart disease or cancer, the risk of dementia often creates much greater anxiety in the patients I see. And given that dementia is routinely in the top 5 leading causes of death, this concern is dually warranted. But can dementia be prevented? 14 Ways To Prevent Dementia. 14 Ways To Prevent Dementia.

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Unexplained changes in cholesterol may help identify older adults at risk for dementia

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

When older adults have significant year-to-year fluctuations in their cholesterol levels without changes in medication, it could indicate an increased risk of developing dementia or cognitive decline, according to a preliminary study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2024, held Nov.

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Cholesterol’s Star Role in Dementia Prevention: New Insights from the 2024 Lancet Dementia Report 

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

The 2024 report from the Lancet Standing Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care brings promising developments for healthcare professionals and public health advocates. Key Takeaways: Up to 50% of all dementia cases could potentially be prevented or substantially delayed. Presented by Pamela B. Morris, MD.

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One Of The Biggest Impact Things You Can Do To Live Longer.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Dementia: 64% reduction in risk. It still means you need to focus on good nutrition to achieve an optimal weight, and if you have other issues, such as high LDL cholesterol or high blood pressure, those may also need attention. British Journal of Sports Medicine 2024; 58: 556-566. Death from any cause: 53% reduction in risk.

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Why Insulin Resistance Is The Biggest Silent Risk Factor For Heart Disease.

Dr. Paddy Barrett

Understanding where you sit on this continuum is a key part of defining your future risk of heart disease but also dementia, and many cancers. Low HDL Cholesterol. The further along the line of insulin resistance you sit, the higher your risk of all the leading causes of death, including heart disease, dementia and many cancers 5.

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Abstract WP320: Microemboli Model of Vascular Cognitive Impairment/Dementia (VCID) Presents With Long-Term Brain Tissue Hypoxia: Relevance to Endothelin-1 (ET-1)

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP320-AWP320, February 1, 2024. At 10 weeks after the onset of diabetes, control and diabetic rats received cholesterol crystal ME (40-70 μm) injections and were monitored for 16 weeks. Diabetes doubles the risk of VCID but the underlying reasons remain unclear.

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Abstract WMP21: Life's Essential 8 and Brain Health Clinical Outcomes in Middle-Aged Adults

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP21-AWMP21, February 1, 2024. We excluded participants with stroke, dementia, or late-life depression (LLD) at baseline. The outcome of interest was a composite of stroke, dementia, or LLD.