Even though it is fairly common these days, divorce remains something that society frowns upon. A new study has revealed that the end of a marriage could earn you more than society's displeasure, it could bring you serious health problems. As per the study, being a divorcee or even being single in your mid-life increases a person's risk of dementia. However, being married continuously for a prolonged period of time can significantly decrease the risk of developing dementia in old age.

This study by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH/FHI) analysed the marital status of people aged 44 to 68 years over a 24-year period. They found that a person's marital status impacts their chances of clinical diagnosis of dementia or mild cognitive impairment after the age of 70.

Among their subjects, they found that divorced and single people had a high incidence of decline in cognitive abilities.

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Vegard Skirbekk, one of the researchers behind the study, says that this link between dementia and a person's marital status could be about having someone to help you cope with life and its stresses.

Skirbekk says that being married means we are not alone in the face of stress and have someone to talk to and share our burdens with.

This, as per him, helps "you cope better with adversity and as a result, you’re less subject to stress. A partner represents a security that provides a buffer."

Without the "buffer," we leave our brains open to an inflammatory stress hormone called cortisol, which can lead to brain damage over time.

But apparently, this is not the only way a marriage helps you avoid the risk of brain-related diseases. Living with a partner generally helps you develop healthy patterns. As Skirbekk puts it, if a doctor tells you that you're overweight, you can replace them, but "it's not as easy to change your spouse."

SCMP reports that, as per the researcher, "men are probably the greatest beneficiaries of a marital arrangement."

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Previous studies have also suggested that long romantic partnerships serve a protective role. A 2018 meta-study which was based on 15 individual studies also reached the same conclusion and theorised that being married reduces the risk of dementia.&nbsp;

Another research, this one from 2020, concluded that divorced/widowed individuals, especially men, had a higher risk of dementia. There is more evidence that points the same way. A survey from the year 2019 found that of the 120,000 American men surveyed, the married ones were healthier.

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Even though it is fairly common these days, divorce remains something that society frowns upon. A new study has revealed that the end of a marriage could earn you more than society's displeasure, it could bring you serious health problems.

Even though it is fairly common these days, divorce remains something that society frowns upon. A new study has revealed that the end of a marriage could earn you more than society's displeasure, it could bring you serious health problems. As per the study, being a divorcee or even being single in your mid-life increases a person's risk of dementia. However, being married continuously for a prolonged period of time can significantly decrease the risk of developing dementia in old age. This study by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health (NIPH/FHI) analysed the marital status of people aged 44 to 68 years over a 24-year period. They found that a person's marital status impacts their chances of clinical diagnosis of dementia or mild cognitive impairment after the age of 70. Among their subjects, they found that divorced and single people had a high incidence of decline in cognitive abilities. Also read | Over 10 million elderly Indians have dementia: AI study Vegard Skirbekk, one of the researchers behind the study, says that this link between dementia and a person's marital status could be about having someone to help you cope with life and its stresses. Skirbekk says that being married means we are not alone in the face of stress and have someone to talk to and share our burdens with. This, as per him, helps "you cope better with adversity and as a result, you’re less subject to stress. A partner represents a security that provides a buffer." Without the "buffer," we leave our brains open to an inflammatory stress hormone called cortisol, which can lead to brain damage over time. But apparently, this is not the only way a marriage helps you avoid the risk of brain-related diseases. Living with a partner generally helps you develop healthy patterns. As Skirbekk puts it, if a doctor tells you that you're overweight, you can replace them, but "it's not as easy to change your spouse." SCMP reports that, as per the researcher, "men are probably the greatest beneficiaries of a marital arrangement." Also read | Coronavirus caused brain damage in two infants after moms got infected during pregnancy: Study Previous studies have also suggested that long romantic partnerships serve a protective role. A 2018 meta-study which was based on 15 individual studies also reached the same conclusion and theorised that being married reduces the risk of dementia. Another research, this one from 2020, concluded that divorced/widowed individuals, especially men, had a higher risk of dementia. There is more evidence that points the same way. A survey from the year 2019 found that of the 120,000 American men surveyed, the married ones were healthier. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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A recent study has revealed that footballers are 50 per cent more likely to suffer from dementia compared to the rest of the population.

Researchers from Sweden's Karolinska Institutet&nbsp;published the study in the Lancet Public Health journal which compared 6,000 elite footballers' health records with more than 56,000 non-footballers between 1924 and 2019.

The study revealed that nine per cent of male footballers, who were playing in the Swedish top division, were diagnosed with neurodegenerative disease in comparison to six per cent from the control sample.

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The study then examined the difference in outfield players and goalkeepers’ cognitive health and found that outfield players had more chances of suffering from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. However, the goalkeepers who rarely head the ball had fewer chances of dementia, “supporting the hypothesis that mild head impacts sustained when heading the ball could explain the increased risk in outfield players,” concluded the study.

Karolinska Institutet's assistant professor and the study's co-author Peter Ueda said, “Importantly, our findings suggest that goalkeepers don’t have the same increased risk of neurodegenerative disease as outfield players. Goalkeepers rarely head the ball, unlike outfield players, but are exposed to similar environments and lifestyles during their football careers and perhaps also after retirement.”

Speaking about the possibility of heading the ball leading to dementia, UCL Genetics Institute's honorary professor David Curtis said, “It seems extremely plausible that repeatedly heading the ball during training and normal play produces brain damage which over time can result in dementia.”

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“The fact that the risk to goalkeepers, who rarely head the ball, is not increased, strengthens this hypothesis. If we assume that about one in 10 people would develop dementia anyway, then this means that about one in 20 professional footballers will develop dementia who would not otherwise have done so, as a result of heading the ball,” he added.

Emphasising the need for appropriate measures to protect the health of the players, associate director of research at Alzheimer’s Society, Dr Richard Oakley said, “We now urgently need more answers to determine what lies behind this link – why dementia would start to form, how the type of injury, frequency and age at which head injuries occur may influence risk, and how we can accurately predict who is likely to go on to develop dementia after a traumatic brain injury. Sporting bodies need this clarity so they can put in place appropriate measures to protect players.”

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A recent study has revealed that footballers are 50 per cent more likely to suffer from dementia compared to the rest of the population. Researchers from Sweden's Karolinska Institutet published the study in the Lancet Public Health journal which compared 6,000 elite footballers' health records with more than 56,000 non-footballers between 1924 and 2019.

A recent study has revealed that footballers are 50 per cent more likely to suffer from dementia compared to the rest of the population. Researchers from Sweden's Karolinska Institutet published the study in the Lancet Public Health journal which compared 6,000 elite footballers' health records with more than 56,000 non-footballers between 1924 and 2019. The study revealed that nine per cent of male footballers, who were playing in the Swedish top division, were diagnosed with neurodegenerative disease in comparison to six per cent from the control sample. ALSO READ | Over 10 million elderly Indians have dementia: AI study The study then examined the difference in outfield players and goalkeepers’ cognitive health and found that outfield players had more chances of suffering from Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. However, the goalkeepers who rarely head the ball had fewer chances of dementia, “supporting the hypothesis that mild head impacts sustained when heading the ball could explain the increased risk in outfield players,” concluded the study. Karolinska Institutet's assistant professor and the study's co-author Peter Ueda said, “Importantly, our findings suggest that goalkeepers don’t have the same increased risk of neurodegenerative disease as outfield players. Goalkeepers rarely head the ball, unlike outfield players, but are exposed to similar environments and lifestyles during their football careers and perhaps also after retirement.” Speaking about the possibility of heading the ball leading to dementia, UCL Genetics Institute's honorary professor David Curtis said, “It seems extremely plausible that repeatedly heading the ball during training and normal play produces brain damage which over time can result in dementia.” WATCH | Scientists reveal how to detect signs of Dementia 9 years before diagnosis “The fact that the risk to goalkeepers, who rarely head the ball, is not increased, strengthens this hypothesis. If we assume that about one in 10 people would develop dementia anyway, then this means that about one in 20 professional footballers will develop dementia who would not otherwise have done so, as a result of heading the ball,” he added. Emphasising the need for appropriate measures to protect the health of the players, associate director of research at Alzheimer’s Society, Dr Richard Oakley said, “We now urgently need more answers to determine what lies behind this link – why dementia would start to form, how the type of injury, frequency and age at which head injuries occur may influence risk, and how we can accurately predict who is likely to go on to develop dementia after a traumatic brain injury. Sporting bodies need this clarity so they can put in place appropriate measures to protect players.” (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Footballers have 50 per cent chances of developing dementia, study reveals

According to a first-of-its-kind study, published in the journal Neuroepidemiology, over 10 million older adults aged 60 or more in India may have dementia, comparable to the prevalence rates for the US, the UK and other countries.

The research&nbsp;used an artificial intelligence (AI) technique known as semi-supervised machine learning to analyse data from 31,477 older adults. The&nbsp;team of researchers found that the prevalence rate of dementia in people aged 60 or more in India could be a striking 8.44 per cent, which equals&nbsp;10.08 million older adults in the country.

This compares to prevalence rates recorded in similar age groups of 8.8 per cent in the US, 9 per cent in the UK and between 8.5 and 9 per cent in Germany and France, the researchers added.

The prevalence of dementia was greater in older people, women, who received no education, and lived in rural areas, according to the&nbsp;researchers.

“Our research was based on the first and only nationally representative ageing study in India with more than 30,000 participating older adults in the country,” said Haomiao Jin, co-author of the study and Lecturer in Health Data Sciences at the University of Surrey, UK.

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“AI has a unique strength in interpreting large and complex data like this, and our research found that the prevalence of dementia may be higher than prior estimates from local samples,” Jin said in a statement.

The AI learning model was developed by research teams from the University of Surrey, the University of Southern California, the University of Michigan, and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.

The model was trained on data, which consisted of about 70 per cent labelled dataset with dementia diagnoses from a novel online consensus.

The remaining 30 per cent of the data was reserved to assess the AI’s predictive accuracy.

Surprisingly, the AI taught itself to predict dementia status for unlabelled observations without dementia diagnoses in the dataset.

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“As we are seeing with this research, AI has a huge potential to discover patterns in complex data, improving our understanding of how diseases impact people across very different communities to support the development of precision medical interventions to save lives,” Professor Adrian Hilton, Director of the University of Surrey’s Institute for People-Centered AI, added.&nbsp;

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According to a first-of-its-kind study, published in the journal Neuroepidemiology, over 10 million older adults aged 60 or more in India may have dementia, comparable to the prevalence rates for the US, the UK and other countries.

According to a first-of-its-kind study, published in the journal Neuroepidemiology, over 10 million older adults aged 60 or more in India may have dementia, comparable to the prevalence rates for the US, the UK and other countries. The research used an artificial intelligence (AI) technique known as semi-supervised machine learning to analyse data from 31,477 older adults. The team of researchers found that the prevalence rate of dementia in people aged 60 or more in India could be a striking 8.44 per cent, which equals 10.08 million older adults in the country. This compares to prevalence rates recorded in similar age groups of 8.8 per cent in the US, 9 per cent in the UK and between 8.5 and 9 per cent in Germany and France, the researchers added. The prevalence of dementia was greater in older people, women, who received no education, and lived in rural areas, according to the researchers. “Our research was based on the first and only nationally representative ageing study in India with more than 30,000 participating older adults in the country,” said Haomiao Jin, co-author of the study and Lecturer in Health Data Sciences at the University of Surrey, UK. Also read: Depression symptoms may raise risk of stroke: Study “AI has a unique strength in interpreting large and complex data like this, and our research found that the prevalence of dementia may be higher than prior estimates from local samples,” Jin said in a statement. The AI learning model was developed by research teams from the University of Surrey, the University of Southern California, the University of Michigan, and the All India Institute of Medical Sciences. The model was trained on data, which consisted of about 70 per cent labelled dataset with dementia diagnoses from a novel online consensus. The remaining 30 per cent of the data was reserved to assess the AI’s predictive accuracy. Surprisingly, the AI taught itself to predict dementia status for unlabelled observations without dementia diagnoses in the dataset. Also read: Understand endometriosis: The painful condition afflicting Bindi Irwin “As we are seeing with this research, AI has a huge potential to discover patterns in complex data, improving our understanding of how diseases impact people across very different communities to support the development of precision medical interventions to save lives,” Professor Adrian Hilton, Director of the University of Surrey’s Institute for People-Centered AI, added. (With inputs from agencies)

Over 10 million elderly Indians have dementia: AI study

Emma Heming Willis is the wife of actor Bruce Willis. Recently, she posted a video on Instagram appealing to the paparazzi to 'give her husband space.' She requested the paparazzi to stop yelling at her husband in public.

Emma Heming Willis is the wife of actor Bruce Willis. Recently, she posted a video on Instagram appealing to the paparazzi to 'give her husband space.' She requested the paparazzi to stop yelling at her husband in public. Bruce Willis is living with condition dementia. Emma Heming Willis called for education about dementia, a condition causing memory loss and other symptoms that might interfere with daily routine. Emma Heming mentioned an incident when photographers tried to talk to Bruce Willis during a rare public appearance in Santa Monica. She stated the struggles of taking out a person with dementia and guiding them safely. Bruce Willis' family issued a public statement about his speaking disorder, aphasia, that progressed into frontotemporal dementia. The condition is treatable with medicines and therapy but has no specific cure. They also expressed their hope to raise awareness and research funding for the disease. About Emma Heming Willis Emma Heming Willis was born on June 18, 1978. She is an American model from Malta. She has a British father and an Indo-Guyanese mother and spent the early years of her life in London and California. Emma Heming Willis married Bruce Willis in 2009 at the Turks and Caicos Islands. There is an age difference of 23 years between Bruce and Emma. The couple has two children together. As a model, Emma Heming Willis has walked for Chanel, Ralph Lauren, Christian Dior and many other luxury brands. Who is Bruce Willis' wife? Emma Heming Willis is Bruce Willis' wife. Bruce was married to Demi Moore from 1987 to 2000. Later, he married the American model Emma Hemming Willis in 2009. How old is Emma Heming Willis? Emma Heming Willis is 44 years old. What is the age difference between Emma Heming and Bruce Willis The couple has an age difference of 23 years and has two daughters. What is frontotemporal dementia? The nerves in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain are responsible for behaviour, personality, and language. The loss of these nerves causes frontotemporal dementia. Bruce Willis was recently diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia. Emma Heming Willis' plea focuses on the difficulties people suffering from it face. ALSO READ | Avril Lavigne spotted kissing Tyga at Paris Fashion Week days after confirming break up with Mod Sun

Who is Emma Heming Willis? Know why the model made an emotional plea to paparazzi to give Bruce Willis' space

A two-decade-long study has reaffirmed that seven healthy habits and lifestyle factors, such as exercising, eating nutritious diets, and quitting smoking among others, may play a crucial&nbsp;role in reducing the risk of dementia.

According to the research's&nbsp;preliminary findings, which were recently presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s annual meeting in Boston, we can lower the chances of developing conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease during old age by simply adopting a healthy lifestyle.&nbsp;

The study followed thousands of US women for about 20 years and found that the following helps reduce dementia risk:

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	<li>Being active</li>
	<li>Eating a better diet</li>
	<li>Maintaining a healthy weight</li>
	<li>Quitting smoking</li>
	<li>Keeping normal blood pressure</li>
	<li>Controlling cholesterol</li>
	<li>Having low blood sugar levels</li>
</ol>

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"Since we now know that dementia can begin in the brain decades before diagnosis, it’s important that we learn more about how your habits in middle age can affect your risk of dementia in old age," said Pamela Rist, an associate epidemiologist in the division of preventive medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and a member of the American Academy of Neurology. "The good news is that making healthy lifestyle choices in middle age may lead to a decreased risk of dementia later in life."

"It can be empowering for people to know that by taking steps such as exercising for half an hour a day or keeping their blood pressure under control, they can reduce their risk of dementia," added Rist.

The number of people living with dementia, which is one of the world’s biggest health threats,&nbsp;is forecast to nearly triple to 153 million by 2050. According to experts, it presents a major threat to future health and social care systems in almost every community and country.

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Some Chinese researchers presented similar findings last month and suggested that a combination of healthy lifestyle choices such as eating well, regularly exercising, playing cards and socialising at least twice a week may help slow the rate of memory decline and reduce the risk of dementia.

The US study was conducted among 13,720 women, who were in their fifties. After more than two decades of follow-up, researchers examined the health data and identified those diagnosed with dementia. A total of 1,771 women, which equals 13% of those who participated in the study, developed the health condition.

Susan Mitchell, head of policy at Alzheimer’s Research UK, also shared her views about the findings. She said that the study added to the overwhelming evidence that by exercising and eating healthily during middle age, people can reduce the risk of dementia in later life. "Beyond being active and looking after our heart, getting a good night’s sleep, challenging our brain and keeping connected to the people around us can all help reduce our chances of developing dementia," she added.

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A two-decade-long study has reaffirmed that seven healthy habits and lifestyle factors, such as exercising, eating nutritious diets, and quitting smoking among others, may play a crucial role in reducing the risk of dementia.

A two-decade-long study has reaffirmed that seven healthy habits and lifestyle factors, such as exercising, eating nutritious diets, and quitting smoking among others, may play a crucial role in reducing the risk of dementia. According to the research's preliminary findings, which were recently presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s annual meeting in Boston, we can lower the chances of developing conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease during old age by simply adopting a healthy lifestyle. The study followed thousands of US women for about 20 years and found that the following helps reduce dementia risk: Being active Eating a better diet Maintaining a healthy weight Quitting smoking Keeping normal blood pressure Controlling cholesterol Having low blood sugar levels Also read: Relieves anxiety, sharpens focus: 7 remarkable mental benefits of decluttering "Since we now know that dementia can begin in the brain decades before diagnosis, it’s important that we learn more about how your habits in middle age can affect your risk of dementia in old age," said Pamela Rist, an associate epidemiologist in the division of preventive medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and a member of the American Academy of Neurology. "The good news is that making healthy lifestyle choices in middle age may lead to a decreased risk of dementia later in life." "It can be empowering for people to know that by taking steps such as exercising for half an hour a day or keeping their blood pressure under control, they can reduce their risk of dementia," added Rist. The number of people living with dementia, which is one of the world’s biggest health threats, is forecast to nearly triple to 153 million by 2050. According to experts, it presents a major threat to future health and social care systems in almost every community and country. Also read: Study shows negative emotions can spark success but at a cost Some Chinese researchers presented similar findings last month and suggested that a combination of healthy lifestyle choices such as eating well, regularly exercising, playing cards and socialising at least twice a week may help slow the rate of memory decline and reduce the risk of dementia. The US study was conducted among 13,720 women, who were in their fifties. After more than two decades of follow-up, researchers examined the health data and identified those diagnosed with dementia. A total of 1,771 women, which equals 13% of those who participated in the study, developed the health condition. Susan Mitchell, head of policy at Alzheimer’s Research UK, also shared her views about the findings. She said that the study added to the overwhelming evidence that by exercising and eating healthily during middle age, people can reduce the risk of dementia in later life. "Beyond being active and looking after our heart, getting a good night’s sleep, challenging our brain and keeping connected to the people around us can all help reduce our chances of developing dementia," she added. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Decades-long study reveals these 7 healthy habits can reduce dementia risk

A pan-India study has revealed that dementia, a debilitating disorder that affects memory and cognitive function, is prevalent among an estimated 7.4% of seniors citizens in India.

9 million Indians suffer from Dementia

News of Bruce Willis suffering from 'untreatable' dementia has led to heartbreaks across the world. Willis was the quintessential Hollywood star, considered as one of the most bankable actors in the 1980s and early 1990s. From doing the hit TV show Moonlighting&nbsp;to featuring in the cult classic Die Hard, Willis was the biggest name in the film industry at one point in time and enjoyed a huge fan base. Over the years, the actor had limited his public appearances&nbsp;and in March 2022 he announced his retirement from acting as it was revealed that he had been diagnosed with aphasia, which hampered "cognitive abilities."&nbsp;

In less than a year, Willis' family has now revealed that the actor has been diagnosed with untreatable dementia or in medical terms Frontotemporal dementia. Willis' family issued a statement on Thursday stating that they were glad that he had been properly diagnosed.&nbsp; 
 
"Since we announced Bruce's diagnosis of aphasia in spring 2022, Bruce's condition has progressed and we now have a more specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia," a statement said. 
 
"Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces," the family statement said. "While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-bruce-willis-diagnosed-with-untreatable-dementia-says-family-562878">Bruce Willis diagnosed with 'untreatable' dementia, says family</a> 
 
"Today there are no treatments for the disease, a reality that we hope can change in the years ahead," the statement further stated.&nbsp; 
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<h2>What is Frontotemporal dementia?</h2>

The term Frontotemporal dementia is an umbrella term to describe numerous brain disorders. The name is derived due to the nature of the illness. A disorder primarily affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain- areas that are typically associated with personality, behaviour and language.&nbsp; 
 
Due to the disorder, a portion of these lobes shrink which can affect a person's behaviour, can lead to personality changes and one can even lose the ability to use language properly. The signs and symptoms vary from person to person but in most cases, a person diagnosed with the disorder loses the ability to react to most common things and their behaviour is often considered socially inappropriate.&nbsp;

<h2>Is the disorder similar to Alzheimer's?</h2>

Experts state that Frontotemporal dementia is on many occasions misdiagnosed. People are instead suggested psychiatric treatment or are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. But there is a difference. Frontotemporal dementia tends to occur at a younger age as compared to Alzheimer's disease. &nbsp;Frontotemporal dementia often begins between the ages of 40 and 65 but progresses later in life as well. According to Mayo Clinic, &nbsp;FTD is the cause of approximately 10% to 20% of dementia cases.

<h2>What are the symptoms?</h2>

Signs and symptoms of a person suffering from this disorder vary from person to person. It is, however, known to get worse with time- typically years.&nbsp;Clusters of symptom types tend to occur together, and people may have more than one cluster of symptom types. 
It also leads to behavioural changes. A person can display increasingly inappropriate social behaviour, he may lose the sense of inhibition and judgment. There is a change in eating habits- one either overeats or develops a liking for sweets and carbohydrates. 
There is a tendency to put things in the mouth- even inedible objects. A person also displays problems in forming sentences and leads to language and speech problems. In some cases, it leads to loss of speech. 
 
A person may also have trouble remembering the meanings of words, trouble naming things, and possibly replacing a specific word with a more general word such as "it" for pen.&nbsp; 
 
In subsequent years, it may also lead to motor disorders which hampers a person's movement.&nbsp; 
 
Muscle spasms, twitches, tremors and rigidity and difficulty in swallowing and difficulty walking - are all symptoms of this disorder.

<h2>What leads to Frontotemporal dementia?</h2>

There are genetic mutations that have been linked to frontotemporal dementia. But more than half of the people who develop frontotemporal dementia have no family history of dementia. 
 
There is so far no treatment for the disorder but it is believed that a person's risk of developing frontotemporal dementia is higher if there is a family history of dementia.&nbsp;

News of Bruce Willis suffering from 'untreatable' dementia has led to heartbreaks across the world. Willis was the quintessential Hollywood star, considered as one of the most bankable actors in the 1980s and early 1990s.

News of Bruce Willis suffering from 'untreatable' dementia has led to heartbreaks across the world. Willis was the quintessential Hollywood star, considered as one of the most bankable actors in the 1980s and early 1990s. From doing the hit TV show Moonlighting to featuring in the cult classic Die Hard, Willis was the biggest name in the film industry at one point in time and enjoyed a huge fan base. Over the years, the actor had limited his public appearances and in March 2022 he announced his retirement from acting as it was revealed that he had been diagnosed with aphasia, which hampered "cognitive abilities." In less than a year, Willis' family has now revealed that the actor has been diagnosed with untreatable dementia or in medical terms Frontotemporal dementia. Willis' family issued a statement on Thursday stating that they were glad that he had been properly diagnosed. "Since we announced Bruce's diagnosis of aphasia in spring 2022, Bruce's condition has progressed and we now have a more specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia," a statement said. "Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces," the family statement said. "While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis. Bruce Willis diagnosed with 'untreatable' dementia, says family "Today there are no treatments for the disease, a reality that we hope can change in the years ahead," the statement further stated. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Demi Moore (@demimoore) × What is Frontotemporal dementia? The term Frontotemporal dementia is an umbrella term to describe numerous brain disorders. The name is derived due to the nature of the illness. A disorder primarily affects the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain- areas that are typically associated with personality, behaviour and language. Due to the disorder, a portion of these lobes shrink which can affect a person's behaviour, can lead to personality changes and one can even lose the ability to use language properly. The signs and symptoms vary from person to person but in most cases, a person diagnosed with the disorder loses the ability to react to most common things and their behaviour is often considered socially inappropriate. Is the disorder similar to Alzheimer's? Experts state that Frontotemporal dementia is on many occasions misdiagnosed. People are instead suggested psychiatric treatment or are diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. But there is a difference. Frontotemporal dementia tends to occur at a younger age as compared to Alzheimer's disease. Frontotemporal dementia often begins between the ages of 40 and 65 but progresses later in life as well. According to Mayo Clinic, FTD is the cause of approximately 10% to 20% of dementia cases. What are the symptoms? Signs and symptoms of a person suffering from this disorder vary from person to person. It is, however, known to get worse with time- typically years. Clusters of symptom types tend to occur together, and people may have more than one cluster of symptom types. It also leads to behavioural changes. A person can display increasingly inappropriate social behaviour, he may lose the sense of inhibition and judgment. There is a change in eating habits- one either overeats or develops a liking for sweets and carbohydrates. There is a tendency to put things in the mouth- even inedible objects. A person also displays problems in forming sentences and leads to language and speech problems. In some cases, it leads to loss of speech. A person may also have trouble remembering the meanings of words, trouble naming things, and possibly replacing a specific word with a more general word such as "it" for pen. In subsequent years, it may also lead to motor disorders which hampers a person's movement. Muscle spasms, twitches, tremors and rigidity and difficulty in swallowing and difficulty walking - are all symptoms of this disorder. What leads to Frontotemporal dementia? There are genetic mutations that have been linked to frontotemporal dementia. But more than half of the people who develop frontotemporal dementia have no family history of dementia. There is so far no treatment for the disorder but it is believed that a person's risk of developing frontotemporal dementia is higher if there is a family history of dementia.

Explained: What is Frontotemporal dementia, the disorder Bruce Willis is suffering from?

Hollywood star Bruce Willis has reportedly been diagnosed with untreatable dementia. The actor's family reveal his illness via an official statement on Thursday. The news comes months after he announced his retirement from acting because of growing cognitive difficulties.&nbsp; 
 
Willis, 67, is one of the most popular Hollywood stars who delivered hits like the Die Hard&nbsp;movies in the 1980s-1990s. Willis stepped away from Hollywood in March and has been out of the limelight since then.

"Since we announced Bruce's diagnosis of aphasia in spring 2022, Bruce's condition has progressed and we now have a more specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia," a statement said.

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is an umbrella term for disorders affecting the areas of the brain that deal with personality, behavior and language.

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"Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces," the family statement said. "While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis. &nbsp; 
 
"Today there are no treatments for the disease, a reality that we hope can change in the years ahead."

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Doctors say the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain shrink in a patient with FTD. 
 
The family statement was signed by Willis' current wife, Emma Heming Willis, as well as his former wife, actress Demi Moore and children Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel and Evelyn. The family stated that the actor had always worked to raise awareness about important issues. 
 
"We know in our hearts that -– if he could today -- he would want to respond by bringing global attention and a connectedness with those who are also dealing with this debilitating disease and how it impacts so many individuals and their families." 
 
Willis shot to fame playing John McClane in Die Hard and became overnight one of the most bankable stars of Hollywood. The success of the film led to a franchise and most of the films were box-office hits.&nbsp; 
 
Despite the tough-guy image, he has also had a lot of success with family-friendly fare&nbsp;and provided the voice for the baby in the popular Look Who's Talking. 
 
Another of his best-known roles was as the dead person that child actor Haley Joel Osment could see in The Sixth Sense.

Hollywood star Bruce Willis has reportedly been diagnosed with untreatable dementia. The actor's family reveal his illness via an official statement on Thursday.

Hollywood star Bruce Willis has reportedly been diagnosed with untreatable dementia. The actor's family reveal his illness via an official statement on Thursday. The news comes months after he announced his retirement from acting because of growing cognitive difficulties. Willis, 67, is one of the most popular Hollywood stars who delivered hits like the Die Hard movies in the 1980s-1990s. Willis stepped away from Hollywood in March and has been out of the limelight since then. "Since we announced Bruce's diagnosis of aphasia in spring 2022, Bruce's condition has progressed and we now have a more specific diagnosis: frontotemporal dementia," a statement said. Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is an umbrella term for disorders affecting the areas of the brain that deal with personality, behavior and language. Explained: What is Frontotemporal dementia, the disorder Bruce Willis is suffering from "Unfortunately, challenges with communication are just one symptom of the disease Bruce faces," the family statement said. "While this is painful, it is a relief to finally have a clear diagnosis. "Today there are no treatments for the disease, a reality that we hope can change in the years ahead." Bruce Willis diagnosed with aphasia, decides to step away from acting Doctors say the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain shrink in a patient with FTD. The family statement was signed by Willis' current wife, Emma Heming Willis, as well as his former wife, actress Demi Moore and children Rumer, Scout, Tallulah, Mabel and Evelyn. The family stated that the actor had always worked to raise awareness about important issues. "We know in our hearts that -– if he could today -- he would want to respond by bringing global attention and a connectedness with those who are also dealing with this debilitating disease and how it impacts so many individuals and their families." Willis shot to fame playing John McClane in Die Hard and became overnight one of the most bankable stars of Hollywood. The success of the film led to a franchise and most of the films were box-office hits. Despite the tough-guy image, he has also had a lot of success with family-friendly fare and provided the voice for the baby in the popular Look Who's Talking. Another of his best-known roles was as the dead person that child actor Haley Joel Osment could see in The Sixth Sense.

Bruce Willis diagnosed with 'untreatable' dementia, says family

A decade-long study suggests that a combination of healthy lifestyle choices may help in slowing down the rate of memory decline and can help in reducing the risk of dementia. Inculcating simple activities like eating well, regular exercise, playing cards and socialising at least twice a week can help in reducing the risk of dementia.&nbsp;

As memory is a fundamental function of daily life and as the brain is the most occupied organ of the body, it continuously declines as people age which hampers the quality of life and productivity.&nbsp;

In order to counter this or diminish the effects of dementia, evidence from a recent study has shown that a healthy lifestyle can be beneficial to keep the memory of a person intact. All the previous research in this area has been insufficient to evaluate the effect of a healthy lifestyle on the trajectory of memory, but now we can say that healthy lifestyle choices are linked with softening the speed of memory decline.&nbsp;

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"A combination of positive healthy behaviours is associated with a slower rate of memory decline in cognitively normal older adults", researchers from the National Centre for Neurological Disorders in Beijing, China, wrote in the BMJ.

Practising multiple healthy lifestyle choices together "was associated with a lower probability of progression to mild cognitive impairment and dementia", they added.

Researchers analysed 29,000 adults aged over 60 with normal cognitive function who were part of the China Cognition and Aging Study.

A healthy lifestyle score was calculated by combining six factors:

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	<li>A healthy diet</li>
	<li>Regular exercise</li>
	<li>Active social contact</li>
	<li>Cognitive activity</li>
	<li>Non-smoking</li>
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Based on their score, ranging from zero to six, participants were put into lifestyle groups, favourable (four to six healthy factors), average (two to three healthy factors), or unfavourable (0 to 1 healthy factors) – and into APOE-carrier and non-carrier groups.

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The healthy lifestyle choices that can help slow down the rate of memory decline:&nbsp;

1. According to the research, a healthy diet was deemed as eating at least seven out of these 12 food groups: fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, dairy, salt, oil, eggs, cereals, legumes, nuts and tea.

2. Writing, reading, playing cards or other games at least twice a week was the second area of healthy behaviour.

3. Other areas included drinking no alcohol, exercising for more than 150 minutes a week at moderate intensity or more than 75 at a vigorous intensity, and never having smoked or been an ex-smoker.

4. Social contact at least twice a week was the sixth healthy behaviour, including activities such as visiting family and friends, attending meetings or going to parties.

After accounting for factors likely to affect the results, the researchers found that each individual healthy behaviour was associated with a slower-than-average decline in memory over 10 years.

Dr Susan Mitchell, head of policy at Alzheimer’s Research UK, said, "This is a well-conducted study, which followed people over a long period of time, and adds to the substantial evidence that a healthy lifestyle can help to support memory and thinking skills as we age."

The BMJ concluded, "People with four to six healthy behaviours or two to three were almost 90% and almost 30% respectively less likely to develop dementia or mild cognitive impairment relative to those who were the least healthy"

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A decade-long study suggests that a combination of healthy lifestyle choices may help in slowing down the rate of memory decline and can help in reducing the risk of dementia. Inculcating simple activities like eating well, regular exercise, playing cards and socialising at least twice a week can help in reducing the risk of dementia. As memory is a fundamental function of daily life and as the brain is the most occupied organ of the body, it continuously declines as people age which hampers the quality of life and productivity. In order to counter this or diminish the effects of dementia, evidence from a recent study has shown that a healthy lifestyle can be beneficial to keep the memory of a person intact. All the previous research in this area has been insufficient to evaluate the effect of a healthy lifestyle on the trajectory of memory, but now we can say that healthy lifestyle choices are linked with softening the speed of memory decline. Also Read | Are dark chocolates really a healthier choice? "A combination of positive healthy behaviours is associated with a slower rate of memory decline in cognitively normal older adults", researchers from the National Centre for Neurological Disorders in Beijing, China, wrote in the BMJ. Practising multiple healthy lifestyle choices together "was associated with a lower probability of progression to mild cognitive impairment and dementia", they added. Researchers analysed 29,000 adults aged over 60 with normal cognitive function who were part of the China Cognition and Aging Study. A healthy lifestyle score was calculated by combining six factors: A healthy diet Regular exercise Active social contact Cognitive activity Non-smoking Not drinking alcohol Based on their score, ranging from zero to six, participants were put into lifestyle groups, favourable (four to six healthy factors), average (two to three healthy factors), or unfavourable (0 to 1 healthy factors) – and into APOE-carrier and non-carrier groups. WATCH | Scientists reveal how to detect signs of Dementia 9 years before diagnosis × The healthy lifestyle choices that can help slow down the rate of memory decline: 1. According to the research, a healthy diet was deemed as eating at least seven out of these 12 food groups: fruits, vegetables, fish, meat, dairy, salt, oil, eggs, cereals, legumes, nuts and tea. 2. Writing, reading, playing cards or other games at least twice a week was the second area of healthy behaviour. 3. Other areas included drinking no alcohol, exercising for more than 150 minutes a week at moderate intensity or more than 75 at a vigorous intensity, and never having smoked or been an ex-smoker. 4. Social contact at least twice a week was the sixth healthy behaviour, including activities such as visiting family and friends, attending meetings or going to parties. After accounting for factors likely to affect the results, the researchers found that each individual healthy behaviour was associated with a slower-than-average decline in memory over 10 years. Dr Susan Mitchell, head of policy at Alzheimer’s Research UK, said, "This is a well-conducted study, which followed people over a long period of time, and adds to the substantial evidence that a healthy lifestyle can help to support memory and thinking skills as we age." The BMJ concluded, "People with four to six healthy behaviours or two to three were almost 90% and almost 30% respectively less likely to develop dementia or mild cognitive impairment relative to those who were the least healthy" WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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New findings published in the Journal of the Alzheimer's Association found that future at-risk people could be screened to help identify those who could benefit from early interventions, or those suitable for clinical trials for new treatments. Watch this to know more.

Scientists reveal how to detect signs of Dementia 9 years before diagnosis

A study published in Alzheimer's and Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association by researchers at Cambridge University shows that it is possible to spot signs of dementia as early as nine years before the patients have an official diagnosis.&nbsp;

These findings have implications for future at-risk patients who could be screened ahead of time and might benefit from early intervention to avoid developing dementia-related diseases, said the study.&nbsp;

The researchers analysed data from the United Kingdom’s biobank, a database and research resource which contains the anonymised genetic, lifestyle and health information from half a million participants in the UK participants aged 40-69.&nbsp;

The study found certain impairments across several tests including problem-solving tasks, reaction times, remembering lists of numbers, prospective memory and pair matching, which were seen years prior to the patient having an official diagnosis.&nbsp; 
 
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People who scored low on these tests also went on to develop Alzheimer’s disease and a rare form of dementia also known as frontotemporal dementia said the study. It also indicated that these people were also more likely than healthy adults to have had a fall in the past 12 months.&nbsp;

“When we looked back at patients’ histories, it became clear that they were showing some cognitive impairment several years before their symptoms became obvious enough to prompt a diagnosis. The impairments were often subtle, but across a number of aspects of cognition,” said one of the authors of the study, Nol Swaddiwudhipong.&nbsp;

&nbsp;He added, “This is a step towards us being able to screen people who are at greatest risk – for example, people over 50 or those who have high blood pressure or do not do enough exercise – and intervene at an earlier stage to help them reduce their risk.”&nbsp;

Dr Richard Oakley, associate director of research at the Alzheimer’s Society in the UK indicated that “for some people who go on to develop Alzheimer’s disease, memory and thinking problems can begin up to nine years before they receive a diagnosis”.&nbsp;

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He also spoke about the possibility of future screening programmes to help identify people at risk and those who may benefit from early interventions. Furthermore, researchers would also find more people suitable for clinical trials for new treatments of dementia, “which are both so desperately needed,” said Oakley.&nbsp;

Reports suggest that there are very few effective treatments for dementia which is partly because the condition is diagnosed after the symptoms emerge, however, the underlying issue may have begun at least years or decades before the actual symptoms appear. Therefore, by the time patients take part in the study it is already too late for the implementation of interventions that could alter the course, experts say.&nbsp;

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A study published in Alzheimer's and Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association by researchers at Cambridge University shows that it is possible to spot signs of dementia as early as nine years before the patients have an official diagnosis.

A study published in Alzheimer's and Dementia: The Journal of the Alzheimer's Association by researchers at Cambridge University shows that it is possible to spot signs of dementia as early as nine years before the patients have an official diagnosis. These findings have implications for future at-risk patients who could be screened ahead of time and might benefit from early intervention to avoid developing dementia-related diseases, said the study. The researchers analysed data from the United Kingdom’s biobank, a database and research resource which contains the anonymised genetic, lifestyle and health information from half a million participants in the UK participants aged 40-69. The study found certain impairments across several tests including problem-solving tasks, reaction times, remembering lists of numbers, prospective memory and pair matching, which were seen years prior to the patient having an official diagnosis. ALSO READ: ‘Pandemic’ babies are slower to meet some developmental milestones, says study People who scored low on these tests also went on to develop Alzheimer’s disease and a rare form of dementia also known as frontotemporal dementia said the study. It also indicated that these people were also more likely than healthy adults to have had a fall in the past 12 months. “When we looked back at patients’ histories, it became clear that they were showing some cognitive impairment several years before their symptoms became obvious enough to prompt a diagnosis. The impairments were often subtle, but across a number of aspects of cognition,” said one of the authors of the study, Nol Swaddiwudhipong. He added, “This is a step towards us being able to screen people who are at greatest risk – for example, people over 50 or those who have high blood pressure or do not do enough exercise – and intervene at an earlier stage to help them reduce their risk.” Dr Richard Oakley, associate director of research at the Alzheimer’s Society in the UK indicated that “for some people who go on to develop Alzheimer’s disease, memory and thinking problems can begin up to nine years before they receive a diagnosis”. ALSO READ: New drug can be a 'game changer' for people with chronic cough, proves trial He also spoke about the possibility of future screening programmes to help identify people at risk and those who may benefit from early interventions. Furthermore, researchers would also find more people suitable for clinical trials for new treatments of dementia, “which are both so desperately needed,” said Oakley. Reports suggest that there are very few effective treatments for dementia which is partly because the condition is diagnosed after the symptoms emerge, however, the underlying issue may have begun at least years or decades before the actual symptoms appear. Therefore, by the time patients take part in the study it is already too late for the implementation of interventions that could alter the course, experts say. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Every year on September 21, World Alzheimer's Day is observed globally to raise awareness and address the common stigma that surrounds Alzheimer-related dementia.

Every year on September 21, World Alzheimer's Day is observed globally to raise awareness and address the common stigma that surrounds Alzheimer-related dementia. Dementia is not a specific disease but is a state in which a person suffers a continuous decline in thinking, behavioural and social skills. These symptoms affect a person's ability to function independently. Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia. This disease is a progressive neurological disorder, that impairs memory and other mental functions. It causes the brain to shrink and the brain cells to die. ALSO READ | A severe Victorian disease is making a comeback in UK, warns NHS. Read all about the symptoms and more On World Alzheimer's Day, WION spoke to a neurosurgeon, who explained the best possible ways to take care of Alzheimer's patients at home. From his personal and professional experiences, Dr Nishant Shanker Yagnick, who is a senior consultant of neurosurgery at the Manipal Hospitals, Gurugram shared some unique ways of taking care of an Alzheimer's patient. He said, "Taking care of Alzheimer's patients can be a very difficult and tricky problem." "For many years I have professionally and personally faced the challenge of taking care of someone with his unique set of problems," said Dr Yagnick. He mentioned that he took care of his grandfather, who was an Alzheimer's patient. Identity card He said that the first thing you need to know is that a patient of Alzheimer's, even early Alzheimer's, can "forget where they live, who they are, and become lost". It is not uncommon that a patient of Alzheimer's can wander out onto the street and be lost from the family which is a very sad event. "The number one advice given to all patients is: that they should have ideally a necklace with steel tags, just like we manufacture in Army, which has the patient's name, contact number, and address," he said. ALSO READ | Adults under 65 should get routinely screened for anxiety, recommends a US study panel Community support The second thing you can do is you can make the surroundings of the patient (watchman, members of the society, etc) understand the patient's problem. Any time they see the patient doing something that can be dangerous for their health, they can call for help. "Alzheimer's patients will fight a lot, they can become very aggressive because even though they lose their memory, they don't change their moods. And that's why they get very frustrated if someone tries to stop them from doing something. And that's why community support is absolutely essential to take care of a patient of Alzheimer's," Dr Yagnick added. Puzzles and games He explained that in the later stage of Alzheimer's, the patients just don't lose their memory, they also lose the ability to make new memories quickly, so their learning is reduced. "It's very useful to make sure that such patients get stimulated using puzzles, games, online messages, photographs of their past days and present days, and photographs of what is happening in the world to keep up with current affairs," he noted. Normal treatment He said one should not think that Alzheimer's patients wouldn't remember anything and so one should not take care of them. "Treat them as if they are absolutely normal. Make them sit at the breakfast table, and lunch table," said the doctor. He suggested, "Talk to them about world affairs, talk to them about their day, your day and make sure that you show them pictures because visual memory is good as compared to verbal memory. So, show them pictures of what's happening in the world." While concluding, Dr Yagnick said, "Believe me, these things can slow the progress or delay the ultimate effect that Alzheimer's patients have and in the end, you want the person to feel that they have an absolutely normal life as much as possible." WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Air pollution is certainly not a good thing. Now, a finding by a UK government committee says that air pollution may raise the risk of Dementia, said The Guardian. The Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants advises British government on matters related to air pollution.

The 291-page report says that air pollution may raise the risk of 'cognitive decline' and of 'developing dementia' in older people.

As per experts, this may be due to air pollutants entering in body's circulatory system. This in turn may affect blood flow to the brain.

The authors said: "The epidemiological evidence reviewed fairly consistently reports associations between chronic exposure to air pollution and reduced global cognition and impairment in visuospatial abilities as well as cognitive decline and increased risk of dementia.

"Results are heterogeneous as regards to other cognitive domains such as executive function, attention, memory, language and mild cognitive impairment. The identified neuroimaging studies consistently report associations between exposure to air pollution and white matter atrophy."

As to the exact pollutant having such effect in humans, the reports says that various studies have various opinions.

According to numbers available with UK's National Health Service (NHS), about 850,000 people in the UK suffer with dementia.

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Air pollution is certainly not a good thing. Now, a finding by a UK government committee says that air pollution may raise the risk of Dementia, said The Guardian. The Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants advises British government on matters related to air pollution. The 291-page report says that air pollution may raise the risk of 'cognitive decline' and of 'developing dementia' in older people. As per experts, this may be due to air pollutants entering in body's circulatory system. This in turn may affect blood flow to the brain. The authors said: "The epidemiological evidence reviewed fairly consistently reports associations between chronic exposure to air pollution and reduced global cognition and impairment in visuospatial abilities as well as cognitive decline and increased risk of dementia. "Results are heterogeneous as regards to other cognitive domains such as executive function, attention, memory, language and mild cognitive impairment. The identified neuroimaging studies consistently report associations between exposure to air pollution and white matter atrophy." As to the exact pollutant having such effect in humans, the reports says that various studies have various opinions. According to numbers available with UK's National Health Service (NHS), about 850,000 people in the UK suffer with dementia. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

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According to government research, air pollution may make dementia more likely to occur. The Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants examined nearly 70 research that examined the long-term effects of exposure to pollutants on the brain before publishing its conclusions. The 291-page analysis comes to the conclusion that air pollution "likely" raises the risk of dementia development and rapid cognitive decline in older persons. According to experts, this is caused by contaminants that enter the bloodstream and alter blood flow to the brain.

As reported by The Guardian, the authors said, “The epidemiological evidence reviewed fairly consistently reports associations between chronic exposure to air pollution and reduced global cognition and impairment in visuospatial abilities as well as cognitive decline and increased risk of dementia. Results are heterogeneous as regards to other cognitive domains such as executive function, attention, memory, language and mild cognitive impairment."

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It also notes that research on the pollutant that is most linked to these impacts is conflicting. The committee claimed it had offered suggestions for additional study to strengthen the case. According to the NHS, there are around 850,000 dementia patients in the UK. More conclusive evidence demonstrates that being exposed to air pollution raises the risk of heart disease. According to the British Heart Foundation, breathing in emissions can harm blood vessels by hardening and narrowing them, which increases the risk of clots, irregular heartbeats, and heart attacks.

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According to government research, air pollution may make dementia more likely to occur. The Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants examined nearly 70 research that examined the long-term effects of exposure to pollutants on the brain before publishing its conclusions.

According to government research, air pollution may make dementia more likely to occur. The Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants examined nearly 70 research that examined the long-term effects of exposure to pollutants on the brain before publishing its conclusions. The 291-page analysis comes to the conclusion that air pollution "likely" raises the risk of dementia development and rapid cognitive decline in older persons. According to experts, this is caused by contaminants that enter the bloodstream and alter blood flow to the brain. As reported by The Guardian, the authors said, “The epidemiological evidence reviewed fairly consistently reports associations between chronic exposure to air pollution and reduced global cognition and impairment in visuospatial abilities as well as cognitive decline and increased risk of dementia. Results are heterogeneous as regards to other cognitive domains such as executive function, attention, memory, language and mild cognitive impairment." Also Read: WHO states monkeypox transmission not limited to gay men, says 'not the case everywhere' It also notes that research on the pollutant that is most linked to these impacts is conflicting. The committee claimed it had offered suggestions for additional study to strengthen the case. According to the NHS, there are around 850,000 dementia patients in the UK. More conclusive evidence demonstrates that being exposed to air pollution raises the risk of heart disease. According to the British Heart Foundation, breathing in emissions can harm blood vessels by hardening and narrowing them, which increases the risk of clots, irregular heartbeats, and heart attacks. (with inputs from agencies)

UK researchers indicate air pollution 'likely' to increase risk of dementia

15 out of 23 monkeys have died in Neuralink's trial to link the human brain to a computer. The firm, that belongs to Tesla chief Elon Musk is conceiving implants to be able to communicate with machines by thought.&nbsp;

The San Francisco-based company aims to implant wireless brain-computer chips to help cure neurological conditions like Alzheimer's, dementia and spinal cord injuries and fuse humankind with artificial intelligence.

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Neuralink works by recording and decoding electrical signals from the brain using more than 2,000 electrodes implanted in regions of the monkey’s motor cortex that coordinate hand and arm movements.

Musk has a history of bringing together diverse experts to develop technology previously limited to academic labs through companies such as Tesla Inc, SpaceX and Boring Co.

He has become an outspoken doomsayer about the threat artificial intelligence might one day pose to the human race. Continued growth in AI cognitive capabilities, he and like-minded critics suggest, could lead to machines that can outthink and outmaneuver humans with whom they might have little in common.&nbsp;

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Hooking a brain up directly to electronics is not new. Doctors implant electrodes in brains to deliver stimulation for treating such conditions as Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy and chronic pain. In experiments, implanted sensors have let paralyzed people use brain signals to operate computers and move robotic arms

But Musk’s proposal goes beyond this. Neuralink wants to build on those existing medical treatments as well as one day work on surgeries that could improve cognitive functioning.

Neuralink is not the only company working on artificial intelligence for the brain.&nbsp;

Entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, who sold his previous payments startup Braintree to PayPal for $800 million, started Kernel, a company working on “advanced neural interfaces” to treat disease and extend cognition, in 2016.

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15 out of 23 monkeys have died in Neuralink's trial to link the human brain to a computer. The firm, that belongs to Tesla chief Elon Musk is conceiving implants to be able to communicate with machines by thought.

15 out of 23 monkeys have died in Neuralink's trial to link the human brain to a computer. The firm, that belongs to Tesla chief Elon Musk is conceiving implants to be able to communicate with machines by thought. The San Francisco-based company aims to implant wireless brain-computer chips to help cure neurological conditions like Alzheimer's, dementia and spinal cord injuries and fuse humankind with artificial intelligence. Neuralink works by recording and decoding electrical signals from the brain using more than 2,000 electrodes implanted in regions of the monkey’s motor cortex that coordinate hand and arm movements. Musk has a history of bringing together diverse experts to develop technology previously limited to academic labs through companies such as Tesla Inc, SpaceX and Boring Co. He has become an outspoken doomsayer about the threat artificial intelligence might one day pose to the human race. Continued growth in AI cognitive capabilities, he and like-minded critics suggest, could lead to machines that can outthink and outmaneuver humans with whom they might have little in common. Also read | Elon Musk's Neuralink to start clinical trials of implanting brain chips in humans Hooking a brain up directly to electronics is not new. Doctors implant electrodes in brains to deliver stimulation for treating such conditions as Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy and chronic pain. In experiments, implanted sensors have let paralyzed people use brain signals to operate computers and move robotic arms But Musk’s proposal goes beyond this. Neuralink wants to build on those existing medical treatments as well as one day work on surgeries that could improve cognitive functioning. Neuralink is not the only company working on artificial intelligence for the brain. Entrepreneur Bryan Johnson, who sold his previous payments startup Braintree to PayPal for $800 million, started Kernel, a company working on “advanced neural interfaces” to treat disease and extend cognition, in 2016. (With inputs from agencies)

15 out of 23 monkeys die in Neuralink's trial to link human brain to computer

Have you heard of Dementia? It is a condition where a person loses the ability to remember, think or make decision. Today, 3.8 Million Indians are living with dementia. A Lancet study says by 2050, cases of dementia could rise 197%. Palki Sharma tells you how you can prevent this condition.

Gravitas: Dementia cases in India could increase 197% by 2050

According to reports, the number of people with Dementia in Australia is expected to rise to more than a million by 2060. Apart from medical care, people living with Dementia need support and now a cafe in Queensland is trying to do that.

Australia: Queensland cafe for Dementia patients aims to improve community engagement

A quick cup of coffee or tea is something that we all crave when things get too overwhelming or when we feel sleepy. A few sips and we are ready to tackle life again. But according to a new study, drinking coffee or tea may protect you from stroke and dementia.

The study is carried out by researchers from Tianjin Medical University in China. The study is being called one of its own kind due to large number of people involved.

365,000 people between the ages 50 and 74 were observed for more than a decade. The participants reported how much tea or coffee they drank at the start of the study.

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As the research went on, it was observed that 5,079 of the participants developed dementia. 10,053 of the participants had at least one stroke.

But there were people with lower risk of dementia and stroke. Researchers found those who had two to three cups of coffee or three to five cups of tea a day, or a combination of four to six cups of coffee and tea had the lowest risk.

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Moreover, those who had two to three cups of coffee and two to three cups of tea daily had &nbsp;32% lower risk of stroke and 28 per cent lower risk of dementia than those who did not drink tea or coffee.

The research has been published in journal PLOS Medicine.

A quick cup of coffee or tea is something that we all crave when things get too overwhelming or when we feel sleepy. A few sips and we are ready to tackle life again.

A quick cup of coffee or tea is something that we all crave when things get too overwhelming or when we feel sleepy. A few sips and we are ready to tackle life again. But according to a new study, drinking coffee or tea may protect you from stroke and dementia. The study is carried out by researchers from Tianjin Medical University in China. The study is being called one of its own kind due to large number of people involved. 365,000 people between the ages 50 and 74 were observed for more than a decade. The participants reported how much tea or coffee they drank at the start of the study. Also Read | 'Groundbreaking': UK scientists come up with vaccine therapy that could prevent Alzheimer’s disease As the research went on, it was observed that 5,079 of the participants developed dementia. 10,053 of the participants had at least one stroke. But there were people with lower risk of dementia and stroke. Researchers found those who had two to three cups of coffee or three to five cups of tea a day, or a combination of four to six cups of coffee and tea had the lowest risk. Also Read | Blood pressure medicines may protect against type-2 diabetes Moreover, those who had two to three cups of coffee and two to three cups of tea daily had 32% lower risk of stroke and 28 per cent lower risk of dementia than those who did not drink tea or coffee. The research has been published in journal PLOS Medicine.

Drinking tea, coffee lowers risk of stroke and dementia: Study

According to researchers, the happiness quotient in early adulthood may be&nbsp;linked to preventing dementia in old age.

Researchers at the University of California-San Francisco have found that depression at a young age could lead to cognitive decline in later years.

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In a research conducted among 15,000 participants between 20 to 89, the study&nbsp;found that 73 per cent who had more depressive symptoms showed more chances of cognitive decline in adulthood during the&nbsp;20s and 43 per cent chances of mental decline later in life. The participants during the study were divided among young,&nbsp;midlife and older population.

The research revealed that those who suffered from depression, anxiety and stress also had poor mental health while explaining that depression increased dementia risk. The research found those who suffered depressive symptoms their cognition declined at a faster rate.

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The study said older adults who displayed "moderate or high depressive" symptoms in early adulthood their cognition declined over a ten year period as poor mental health took a toll on cognition.

The research is significant due to rising mental health issues during the pandemic. In another study, researchers had found that those who had depression and anxiety before the pandemic suffered more due to disruption in jobs and healthcare amid the pandemic.&nbsp;

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The research published in the British Journal of Psychiatry concluded that those who had depression or anxiety were 24 per cent more likely to have delayed medical procedures and had a 12 per cent greater chance of losing their job.

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According to researchers, the happiness quotient in early adulthood may be linked to preventing dementia in old age. Researchers at the University of California-San Francisco have found that depression at a young age could lead to cognitive decline in later years.

According to researchers, the happiness quotient in early adulthood may be linked to preventing dementia in old age. Researchers at the University of California-San Francisco have found that depression at a young age could lead to cognitive decline in later years. Also Read: Australian parents say mental health of their children is worsening in pandemic In a research conducted among 15,000 participants between 20 to 89, the study found that 73 per cent who had more depressive symptoms showed more chances of cognitive decline in adulthood during the 20s and 43 per cent chances of mental decline later in life. The participants during the study were divided among young, midlife and older population. The research revealed that those who suffered from depression, anxiety and stress also had poor mental health while explaining that depression increased dementia risk. The research found those who suffered depressive symptoms their cognition declined at a faster rate. Also Read: Pandemic can leave long-term effect on kids' mental health The study said older adults who displayed "moderate or high depressive" symptoms in early adulthood their cognition declined over a ten year period as poor mental health took a toll on cognition. The research is significant due to rising mental health issues during the pandemic. In another study, researchers had found that those who had depression and anxiety before the pandemic suffered more due to disruption in jobs and healthcare amid the pandemic. Also Read: Mental health patients suffered during lockdown due to lack of in-clinic appointment The research published in the British Journal of Psychiatry concluded that those who had depression or anxiety were 24 per cent more likely to have delayed medical procedures and had a 12 per cent greater chance of losing their job. (With inputs from Agencies)

Happiness may help you to protect against dementia later in life, research finds

According to a report by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), over 41 million people living with dementia worldwide remain undiagnosed.

Experts are of the opinion that getting diagnosed with the disease is vital, as it will ensure that those affected would receive timely support and treatment, which is more effective the earlier it begins, and to take part in clinical trials.

Meanwhile, another research done by McGill University in Montreal, Canada, showed that as many as 90% of people with dementia have not been diagnosed in some countries.

Dementia is one of the biggest health challenges worldwide. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), it is currently the seventh leading cause of death among all diseases and one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people worldwide

Paola Barbarino, the chief executive of ADI, said a lack of awareness and stigma within healthcare systems was severely hampering efforts to support people living with dementia.

“This misinformation in our healthcare systems, along with a lack of trained specialists and readily available diagnosis tools, have contributed to alarmingly low diagnosis rates,” said the Guardian quoted Barbarino, who also serves as a board member of the World Dementia Council.

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She said her chief concern was that governments are still unprepared for the predicted future increase in cases. “Frankly, progress has been too slow,” she said.

Prof Serge Gauthier, of the neurology and neurosurgery department at McGill University, said he was expecting a “tsunami of demand for diagnosis”, a trend that would put “extreme pressure” on healthcare systems.

Globally, around 55 million people have dementia, with over 60% living in low- and middle-income countries. As the proportion of older people in the population is increasing in nearly every country, this number is expected to rise to 78 million in 2030 and 139 million in 2050, the WHO stated.

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According to a report by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), over 41 million people living with dementia worldwide remain undiagnosed. Experts are of the opinion that getting diagnosed with the disease is vital, as it will ensure that those affected would receive timely support and treatment, which is more effective the earlier it begins, and to take part in clinical trials.

According to a report by Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI), over 41 million people living with dementia worldwide remain undiagnosed. Experts are of the opinion that getting diagnosed with the disease is vital, as it will ensure that those affected would receive timely support and treatment, which is more effective the earlier it begins, and to take part in clinical trials. Meanwhile, another research done by McGill University in Montreal, Canada, showed that as many as 90% of people with dementia have not been diagnosed in some countries. Dementia is one of the biggest health challenges worldwide. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), it is currently the seventh leading cause of death among all diseases and one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people worldwide Paola Barbarino, the chief executive of ADI, said a lack of awareness and stigma within healthcare systems was severely hampering efforts to support people living with dementia. “This misinformation in our healthcare systems, along with a lack of trained specialists and readily available diagnosis tools, have contributed to alarmingly low diagnosis rates,” said the Guardian quoted Barbarino, who also serves as a board member of the World Dementia Council. Also read | Greater risk of postpartum depression in women exposed to harmful chemicals in plastic: Study She said her chief concern was that governments are still unprepared for the predicted future increase in cases. “Frankly, progress has been too slow,” she said. Prof Serge Gauthier, of the neurology and neurosurgery department at McGill University, said he was expecting a “tsunami of demand for diagnosis”, a trend that would put “extreme pressure” on healthcare systems. Globally, around 55 million people have dementia, with over 60% living in low- and middle-income countries. As the proportion of older people in the population is increasing in nearly every country, this number is expected to rise to 78 million in 2030 and 139 million in 2050, the WHO stated. (WIth inputs from agencies)

Over 41 million dementia cases globally undiagnosed, claims study

Some experts fear long covid can increase a person's likelihood of developing dementia. It is a condition where a person suffers from loss of memory, has an inability to perform day-to-day activities.WION's Palki Sharma brings you a report.

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How long you sleep could indicate how healthy your brain is. According to a study published on Monday in the journal JAMA Neurology, sleep patterns in adults determine brain health and sometimes even indicate early signs of diseases like Alzheimer's and Dementia.&nbsp; 
 
Disrupted sleep is common in late life, the study authors wrote, and associated with changes in cognitive function -- the mental capacity for learning, thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making, remembering, and paying attention.&nbsp; 
 
Age-related change in sleeping patterns have also been linked to early signs of Alzheimer's disease, depression as well as cardiovascular diseases. 
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The authors of the study investigated possible associations between self-reported sleep duration, demographic and lifestyle factors and subjective cognitive functions and participation levels of beta-amyloid.&nbsp; 
 
The study investigated the sleeping patterns of certain adults and reported that those who had short sleep duration - basically sleeping six hours or less- had elevated levels of beta-amyloid, which 'generally increases' risk of dementia.&nbsp; 
 
The study was in comparison to participants who reported normal sleep duration, which the study authors defined as seven to eight hours of sleep per night. 
 
The older adults with inadequate sleep performed comparatively worse on tests for assessing cognitive abilities, including orientation, attention, memory, language and visual-spatial skills; and identifying mild dementia. 
 
The study though also explained the side effects of too much sleeping and associated it with lesser executive function although those people did not have elevated beta-amyloid levels.&nbsp; 
 
The main takeaway from the study remains that one must maintain a healthy sleep late in life. People who get little sleep or too much sleep tend to have a higher body mass index and also more depressive symptoms. Both short and long sleep might have different underlying disease processes.&nbsp;

How long you sleep could indicate how healthy your brain is. According to a study published on Monday in the journal JAMA Neurology, sleep patterns in adults determine brain health and sometimes even indicate early signs of diseases like Alzheimer's and Dementia.

How long you sleep could indicate how healthy your brain is. According to a study published on Monday in the journal JAMA Neurology, sleep patterns in adults determine brain health and sometimes even indicate early signs of diseases like Alzheimer's and Dementia. Disrupted sleep is common in late life, the study authors wrote, and associated with changes in cognitive function -- the mental capacity for learning, thinking, reasoning, problem-solving, decision-making, remembering, and paying attention. Age-related change in sleeping patterns have also been linked to early signs of Alzheimer's disease, depression as well as cardiovascular diseases. The authors of the study investigated possible associations between self-reported sleep duration, demographic and lifestyle factors and subjective cognitive functions and participation levels of beta-amyloid. The study investigated the sleeping patterns of certain adults and reported that those who had short sleep duration - basically sleeping six hours or less- had elevated levels of beta-amyloid, which 'generally increases' risk of dementia. The study was in comparison to participants who reported normal sleep duration, which the study authors defined as seven to eight hours of sleep per night. The older adults with inadequate sleep performed comparatively worse on tests for assessing cognitive abilities, including orientation, attention, memory, language and visual-spatial skills; and identifying mild dementia. The study though also explained the side effects of too much sleeping and associated it with lesser executive function although those people did not have elevated beta-amyloid levels. The main takeaway from the study remains that one must maintain a healthy sleep late in life. People who get little sleep or too much sleep tend to have a higher body mass index and also more depressive symptoms. Both short and long sleep might have different underlying disease processes.

Change in age-related sleep pattern could be early signs of dementia, states new study

A group of scientists have claimed that more exposure to air pollution would directly lead to increased mental health issues.<o:p></o:p>

The research was conducted on nearly 13,000 people living in London. After carefully studying the data, experts found out that there is an 18 per cent increase in the risk of people needing medical treatment in hospitals and 32 per cent increase in the risk of people requiring community-based treatment if there is even a small increase in exposure to nitrogen dioxide.

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"Air pollution is modifiable, and on a big scale as well, reducing population-level exposure,"&nbsp;said Joanne Newbury, of the University of Bristol, part of the research team. "We know there are interventions that can be used, such as expanding low-emission zones.&nbsp;Mental health&nbsp;interventions at the individual level are actually quite difficult."<o:p></o:p>

This study can be assumed to be relevant for majority of the developed cities in first world countries, especially those dealing with increased air pollution.<o:p></o:p>

Experts studied the frequency of hospital admissions and people visiting community doctors and compared it with increase in air pollution level. Small increases in air pollution can lead to severe increase in depression and anxiety levels, especially in developed countries.

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The study also pointed out that increased dirty air is related to increased number of suicide cases, and children who grow up in polluted areas face the danger of developing mental disorders.<o:p></o:p>

Additionally, increased air pollution can also decrease intelligence level and cause more cases of dementia.<o:p></o:p>

Researchers have suggested that even a small reduction in even one pollutant alone could lead to a decrease in mental health related illness.<o:p></o:p>

"Identifying modifiable risk factors for illness severity and relapse could inform early intervention efforts and reduce the human suffering and high economic costs caused by long-term chronic mental illness," the researchers said.<o:p></o:p>

A group of scientists have claimed that more exposure to air pollution would directly lead to increased mental health issues. The research was conducted on nearly 13,000 people living in London.

A group of scientists have claimed that more exposure to air pollution would directly lead to increased mental health issues. The research was conducted on nearly 13,000 people living in London. After carefully studying the data, experts found out that there is an 18 per cent increase in the risk of people needing medical treatment in hospitals and 32 per cent increase in the risk of people requiring community-based treatment if there is even a small increase in exposure to nitrogen dioxide. Also read | Prolonged exposure to air pollution can cause 'anosmia': Study "Air pollution is modifiable, and on a big scale as well, reducing population-level exposure," said Joanne Newbury, of the University of Bristol, part of the research team. "We know there are interventions that can be used, such as expanding low-emission zones. Mental health interventions at the individual level are actually quite difficult." This study can be assumed to be relevant for majority of the developed cities in first world countries, especially those dealing with increased air pollution. Experts studied the frequency of hospital admissions and people visiting community doctors and compared it with increase in air pollution level. Small increases in air pollution can lead to severe increase in depression and anxiety levels, especially in developed countries. Also read | Study says ocean surface climates may disappear by 2100 The study also pointed out that increased dirty air is related to increased number of suicide cases, and children who grow up in polluted areas face the danger of developing mental disorders. Additionally, increased air pollution can also decrease intelligence level and cause more cases of dementia. Researchers have suggested that even a small reduction in even one pollutant alone could lead to a decrease in mental health related illness. "Identifying modifiable risk factors for illness severity and relapse could inform early intervention efforts and reduce the human suffering and high economic costs caused by long-term chronic mental illness," the researchers said.

Air pollution leads to increased mental illness and decreases intelligence: Study

Sleeping six hours or less per night in your 50s and 60s is associated with an increased risk of&nbsp;dementia, according to a new study of nearly 8,000 British adults followed for more than 25 years.

Scientists said that while the research, which was based on data from a long-running survey, could not prove cause and effect, it did draw a link between sleep and&nbsp;dementia&nbsp;as people age.&nbsp;

The study, published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications, showed a higher risk of&nbsp;dementia&nbsp;in those sleeping six or fewer hours per night at the ages of 50 or 60, compared to those who have a "normal" seven hours in bed.&nbsp;

There was also a 30 percent increased&nbsp;dementia&nbsp;risk in those with consistently short sleeping patterns from the age of 50 to 70, irrespective of cardiometabolic or mental health issues, which are known risk factors for&nbsp;dementia.

The study authors from the French national health-research institute INSERM analysed data from a long term study by University College London, which has followed the health of 7,959 British individuals since 1985.&nbsp;

Participants self-reported their sleep duration, while about 3,900 of them also wore watch devices overnight to confirm their estimates.&nbsp;

Nearly ten million new cases of&nbsp;dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, are counted each year worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, and disrupted sleep is a common symptom.

But a growing body of research suggests sleep patterns before the onset of&nbsp;dementia&nbsp;could also contribute to the development of the disease.&nbsp;

Time spent sleeping is linked to&nbsp;dementia&nbsp;risk in older adults,&nbsp;65 years and older, but it is unclear whether this association is also true for younger age groups, according to the authors.

They said future research may be able to determine whether improving sleep patterns can help prevent&nbsp;dementia.&nbsp;

"Many of us have experienced a bad night's sleep and probably know that it can have an impact on our memory and thinking in the short term, but an intriguing question is whether long-term sleep patterns can affect our risk of&nbsp;dementia," Sara Imarisio, Head of Research at Alzheimer's Research UK told Science Media Centre.&nbsp;

She said that while there is no magic bullet to prevent&nbsp;dementia, evidence suggests that not smoking, drinking in moderation, staying mentally and physically active and eating well are among the things that can "help to keep our brains healthy as we age".

(With inputs from agencies)

Sleeping six hours or less per night in your 50s and 60s is associated with an increased risk of dementia, according to a new study of nearly 8,000 British adults followed for more than 25 years.

Sleeping six hours or less per night in your 50s and 60s is associated with an increased risk of dementia, according to a new study of nearly 8,000 British adults followed for more than 25 years. Scientists said that while the research, which was based on data from a long-running survey, could not prove cause and effect, it did draw a link between sleep and dementia as people age. The study, published Tuesday in the journal Nature Communications, showed a higher risk of dementia in those sleeping six or fewer hours per night at the ages of 50 or 60, compared to those who have a "normal" seven hours in bed. There was also a 30 percent increased dementia risk in those with consistently short sleeping patterns from the age of 50 to 70, irrespective of cardiometabolic or mental health issues, which are known risk factors for dementia. The study authors from the French national health-research institute INSERM analysed data from a long term study by University College London, which has followed the health of 7,959 British individuals since 1985. Participants self-reported their sleep duration, while about 3,900 of them also wore watch devices overnight to confirm their estimates. Nearly ten million new cases of dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, are counted each year worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, and disrupted sleep is a common symptom. But a growing body of research suggests sleep patterns before the onset of dementia could also contribute to the development of the disease. Time spent sleeping is linked to dementia risk in older adults, 65 years and older, but it is unclear whether this association is also true for younger age groups, according to the authors. They said future research may be able to determine whether improving sleep patterns can help prevent dementia. "Many of us have experienced a bad night's sleep and probably know that it can have an impact on our memory and thinking in the short term, but an intriguing question is whether long-term sleep patterns can affect our risk of dementia," Sara Imarisio, Head of Research at Alzheimer's Research UK told Science Media Centre. She said that while there is no magic bullet to prevent dementia, evidence suggests that not smoking, drinking in moderation, staying mentally and physically active and eating well are among the things that can "help to keep our brains healthy as we age". (With inputs from agencies)

Sleeping six hours or less linked to higher dementia risk for the middle-aged

Residents of the purpose-built village near Dax in southwestern France shop for groceries, get pampered at the hair salon and enjoy music recitals just like anyone else. This is, however, no gated community for the general public. Each one of the 105 permanent residents has Alzheimer's disease.

Inside French village constructed for Alzheimer's patients

Canada’s consumption of alcohol and junk food has gone up during the pandemic. On Sunday, the country’s top health official Theresa Tam expressed fears of the deteriorating mental health of Canadians.

Increased alcohol and junk food consumption, according to her, point to a bigger problem of mental fatigue.

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Canada claims to have passed the “worst of coronavirus”, with the number of infections dipping across the country. On Saturday, the death rate increased by 0.9 per cent. So far, 7,703 people have been killed.

Currently, the country has recorded 95,057 cases of coronavirus.

As the world reels from the economic fallout of lockdowns, most countries are abandoning the total closure approach in favour of precautionary lifestyles, asking people to restart working but while practicing all the needed restrictions.

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All ten provinces across Canada are now in the process of reopening. Restrictions on social gatherings will also be lifted. Unemployment in the country has increased with analysts warning the recovery set to take years.

"I am concerned about Canadians' mental health ... more Canadians have increased their consumption of alcohol and junk food or sweets since the beginning of the pandemic," Tam said in a statement.

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Tam referred to a survey conducted by Statistics Canada on the effects of the pandemic. The focus of the study was mental health, whereby almost 20 per cent respondents claimed to have been suffering from moderate or severe anxiety.

"While social interactions and activities might look different right now, Canadians should be actively looking for safe ways to socialize, engage in physical activity and make ... healthy food choices," she said.

The country witnessed an increase of 6.7 per cent in the sales of tobacco during February-March.

(With inputs from Reuters and AFP)

Canada’s consumption of alcohol and junk food has gone up during the pandemic. On Sunday, the country’s top health official Theresa Tam expressed fears of the deteriorating mental health of Canadians.

Canada’s consumption of alcohol and junk food has gone up during the pandemic. On Sunday, the country’s top health official Theresa Tam expressed fears of the deteriorating mental health of Canadians. Increased alcohol and junk food consumption, according to her, point to a bigger problem of mental fatigue. Also read: 'Stand up to Trump!' Canada protestors shout to Trudeau at anti-racism rally Canada claims to have passed the “worst of coronavirus”, with the number of infections dipping across the country. On Saturday, the death rate increased by 0.9 per cent. So far, 7,703 people have been killed. Currently, the country has recorded 95,057 cases of coronavirus. As the world reels from the economic fallout of lockdowns, most countries are abandoning the total closure approach in favour of precautionary lifestyles, asking people to restart working but while practicing all the needed restrictions. A park worker paints circles to help visitors maintain social distancing to slow the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) at Trinity Bellwoods park in Toronto, Ontario, Canada May 28, 2020 | Reuters All ten provinces across Canada are now in the process of reopening. Restrictions on social gatherings will also be lifted. Unemployment in the country has increased with analysts warning the recovery set to take years. "I am concerned about Canadians' mental health ... more Canadians have increased their consumption of alcohol and junk food or sweets since the beginning of the pandemic," Tam said in a statement. Also read: Canada to promote holidays at home because of COVID-19 border closures Tam referred to a survey conducted by Statistics Canada on the effects of the pandemic. The focus of the study was mental health, whereby almost 20 per cent respondents claimed to have been suffering from moderate or severe anxiety. "While social interactions and activities might look different right now, Canadians should be actively looking for safe ways to socialize, engage in physical activity and make ... healthy food choices," she said. The country witnessed an increase of 6.7 per cent in the sales of tobacco during February-March. (With inputs from Reuters and AFP)

Canada's health chief fears for people's mental health as alcohol consumption spikes

Pessimism is bad for you, now clinically!

A new study claims that negative thinking, especially fixating on negative&nbsp;thoughts can cause decline in one’s cognitive abilities, while increasing the load of two harmful proteins that cause Alzheimer’s disease.

"We propose that repetitive negative thinking may be a new risk factor for dementia," said the author of the study, Dr Natalie Marchant, in a statement.

To reach this conclusion, the researchers took into account 350 people above 55 over two years. The deposit of “tau” and “beta” was measured in the subjects. These are the two harmful proteins responsible for causing Alzheimer’s disease in adults.

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People with more deposits of these proteins, clubbed with memory loss were susceptible to major cognitive decline, as opposed to people with happy thoughts.

Pre-existing enquiries posit that anxiety and depression cause cognitive decline among people, but with this new addition, it’s a triad of things that could lead to dementia in old age.

The researchers did note that the build up of harmful proteins did not increase among pessimists. "Taken alongside other studies, which link depression and anxiety with dementia risk, we expect that chronic negative thinking patterns over a long period of time could increase the risk of dementia," Marchant said.

According to the researchers, activities that foster and promote positive thinking, eg meditation might be effective in reducing the effects of pessimism.

Earlier studies suggest that optimists don’t die as much as pessimists of cardiovascular disease. The study from 2019 claims that optimists have better protection against dying from heart attacks, strokes, or any other events of death.

Pessimism is bad for you, now clinically! A new study claims that negative thinking, especially fixating on negative thoughts can cause decline in one’s cognitive abilities, while increasing the load of two harmful proteins that cause Alzheimer’s disease.

Pessimism is bad for you, now clinically! A new study claims that negative thinking, especially fixating on negative thoughts can cause decline in one’s cognitive abilities, while increasing the load of two harmful proteins that cause Alzheimer’s disease. "We propose that repetitive negative thinking may be a new risk factor for dementia," said the author of the study, Dr Natalie Marchant, in a statement. To reach this conclusion, the researchers took into account 350 people above 55 over two years. The deposit of “tau” and “beta” was measured in the subjects. These are the two harmful proteins responsible for causing Alzheimer’s disease in adults. Also read: Gene linked to dementia also associated with severe COVID-19 risk: Study People with more deposits of these proteins, clubbed with memory loss were susceptible to major cognitive decline, as opposed to people with happy thoughts. Pre-existing enquiries posit that anxiety and depression cause cognitive decline among people, but with this new addition, it’s a triad of things that could lead to dementia in old age. The researchers did note that the build up of harmful proteins did not increase among pessimists. "Taken alongside other studies, which link depression and anxiety with dementia risk, we expect that chronic negative thinking patterns over a long period of time could increase the risk of dementia," Marchant said. According to the researchers, activities that foster and promote positive thinking, eg meditation might be effective in reducing the effects of pessimism. Earlier studies suggest that optimists don’t die as much as pessimists of cardiovascular disease. The study from 2019 claims that optimists have better protection against dying from heart attacks, strokes, or any other events of death.

Pessimists have a higher chance of developing dementia later on in life, reveals new study

Ted Turner, the billionaire founder of cable news channel CNN, says he is suffering from a form of dementia that leaves him exhausted and forgetful.

Turner, 79, told CBS television in an interview that he had been diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, a progressive brain disorder.

"It's a mild case of what people have as Alzheimer's. It's similar to that. But not nearly as bad. Alzheimer's is fatal," Turner told journalist Ted Koppel in an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning."

CBS on Friday released advance excerpts of the interview, which was conducted at Turner's ranch in Montana earlier this year. Turner's office confirmed the diagnosis to Reuters.

"Thank goodness I don't have that. But, I also have got, let's - the one that's - I can't remember the name of it," Turner said.

"Dementia. I can't remember what my disease is," he added.

Asked what his symptoms are, Turner told Koppel, "Tired. Exhausted. That's the main symptoms, and forgetfulness."

Turner, also a noted philanthropist, founded CNN in 1980 as the first 24 hour all-news cable network. He went on to become vice chairman of media conglomerate Time Warner but quit in 2003 and is no longer involved in running the company.

Lewy body dementia affects an estimated 1.4 million Americans and symptoms can include problems with memory and changes in behavior, according to the Lewy Body Dementia Association.

An autopsy on comedian Robin Williams, who died by suicide in 2014, found that he had the disorder.

Ted Turner, the billionaire founder of cable news channel CNN, says he is suffering from a form of dementia that leaves him exhausted and forgetful. Turner, 79, told CBS television in an interview that he had been diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, a progressive brain disorder.

Ted Turner, the billionaire founder of cable news channel CNN, says he is suffering from a form of dementia that leaves him exhausted and forgetful. Turner, 79, told CBS television in an interview that he had been diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, a progressive brain disorder. "It's a mild case of what people have as Alzheimer's. It's similar to that. But not nearly as bad. Alzheimer's is fatal," Turner told journalist Ted Koppel in an interview to be broadcast on "CBS Sunday Morning." CBS on Friday released advance excerpts of the interview, which was conducted at Turner's ranch in Montana earlier this year. Turner's office confirmed the diagnosis to Reuters. "Thank goodness I don't have that. But, I also have got, let's - the one that's - I can't remember the name of it," Turner said. "Dementia. I can't remember what my disease is," he added. Asked what his symptoms are, Turner told Koppel, "Tired. Exhausted. That's the main symptoms, and forgetfulness." Turner, also a noted philanthropist, founded CNN in 1980 as the first 24 hour all-news cable network. He went on to become vice chairman of media conglomerate Time Warner but quit in 2003 and is no longer involved in running the company. Lewy body dementia affects an estimated 1.4 million Americans and symptoms can include problems with memory and changes in behavior, according to the Lewy Body Dementia Association. An autopsy on comedian Robin Williams, who died by suicide in 2014, found that he had the disorder.

Billionaire founder of CNN Ted Turner says he's battling form of dementia

Mourners bid farewell to AC/DC co-founder Malcolm Young on Tuesday, with his brother Angus carrying a guitar case as he led his coffin out of Sydney&#39;s St Mary&#39;s Cathedral.

The legendary guitarist passed away earlier this month aged 64 after suffering from dementia for several years.

Among the hundreds of mourners paying their respects were AC/DC singer Brian Johnson, drummer Phil Rudd and bassist Cliff Williams.

Those at the service were given guitar picks with their programmes, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation said, with Malcolm&#39;s Gretsch guitar, which he called &quot;the beast&quot;, resting on top of his casket throughout.

Young founded the group with Angus in 1973, and was a driving force in making it one of the biggest rocks acts in the world.

Best known for their hit song Highway to Hell, AC/DC produced 17 studio albums, selling more than 200 million records.

Young emigrated to Australia from Scotland with his family as a child, and was in his early 20s when the group released their debut album &quot;High Voltage&quot;.

While Angus was the public face of the band, Malcolm was renowned for being behind the famous riffs that left fans thunderstruck.

He is survived by wife Linda and their children Ross and Cara.

The legendary guitarist passed away earlier this month aged 64 after suffering from dementia for several years

Mourners bid farewell to AC/DC co-founder Malcolm Young on Tuesday, with his brother Angus carrying a guitar case as he led his coffin out of Sydney's St Mary's Cathedral. The legendary guitarist passed away earlier this month aged 64 after suffering from dementia for several years. Among the hundreds of mourners paying their respects were AC/DC singer Brian Johnson, drummer Phil Rudd and bassist Cliff Williams. Those at the service were given guitar picks with their programmes, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation said, with Malcolm's Gretsch guitar, which he called "the beast", resting on top of his casket throughout. Young founded the group with Angus in 1973, and was a driving force in making it one of the biggest rocks acts in the world. Best known for their hit song Highway to Hell, AC/DC produced 17 studio albums, selling more than 200 million records. Young emigrated to Australia from Scotland with his family as a child, and was in his early 20s when the group released their debut album "High Voltage". While Angus was the public face of the band, Malcolm was renowned for being behind the famous riffs that left fans thunderstruck. He is survived by wife Linda and their children Ross and Cara.

Mourners bid farewell to AC/DC legend Malcolm Young in Sydney

People who live near busy roads laden with heavy traffic face a higher risk of developing dementia than those living further away, according to researchers in Canada.

A study published in The Lancet medical journal found that people who lived within 50 metres (55 yards) of high-traffic roads had a 7.0 per cent higher chance of developing dementia compared to those who lived more than 300 metres away from busy roadways.

&quot;Air pollutants can get into the blood stream and lead to inflammation, which is linked with cardiovascular disease and possibly other conditions such as diabetes. This study suggests air pollutants that can get into the brain via the blood stream can lead to neurological problems,&quot; said Ray Copes, an environmental and occupational health expert at Public Health Ontario (PHO) who conducted the study with colleagues from Canada&#39;s Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences.

Dementia is caused by brain diseases, most commonly Alzheimer&#39;s disease, which result in the loss of brain cells and affect memory, thinking, behaviour, navigational and spatial abilities and the ability to perform everyday activities.

The World Health Organization estimates the number of people with dementia in 2015 at 47.5 million, and that total is rising rapidly as life expectancy increases and societies age. The incurable condition is a leading cause of disability and dependency, and is starting to overtake heart disease as a cause of death in some developed countries.

The team analysed records of more than 6.5 million Ontario residents aged 20 to 85 and found 243,611 cases of dementia between 2001 and 2012. Then they mapped residents&#39;&nbsp;proximity to major roadways using postal codes.&nbsp;

The increase in the risk of developing dementia went down to 4.0 per cent if people lived 50 to 100 metres from major traffic, and to 2.0 per cent if they lived within 101 to 200 metres. At more than 200 metres, the elevated risk faded away.

The team also explored links between living close to major roads and Parkinson&rsquo;s disease and multiple sclerosis - two other major neurological disorders - but the findings suggested no increased risk of these from living near heavy traffic.

The scientists said their results could be used to help town and city planners take traffic conditions and air pollution into account as urban areas become more densely populated.

(Reuters)

A study in the Lancet found people who lived within 50 metres of high-traffic roads had a 7% higher chance of developing dementia

People who live near busy roads laden with heavy traffic face a higher risk of developing dementia than those living further away, according to researchers in Canada. A study published in The Lancet medical journal found that people who lived within 50 metres (55 yards) of high-traffic roads had a 7.0 per cent higher chance of developing dementia compared to those who lived more than 300 metres away from busy roadways. "Air pollutants can get into the blood stream and lead to inflammation, which is linked with cardiovascular disease and possibly other conditions such as diabetes. This study suggests air pollutants that can get into the brain via the blood stream can lead to neurological problems," said Ray Copes, an environmental and occupational health expert at Public Health Ontario (PHO) who conducted the study with colleagues from Canada's Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences. Dementia is caused by brain diseases, most commonly Alzheimer's disease, which result in the loss of brain cells and affect memory, thinking, behaviour, navigational and spatial abilities and the ability to perform everyday activities. The World Health Organization estimates the number of people with dementia in 2015 at 47.5 million, and that total is rising rapidly as life expectancy increases and societies age. The incurable condition is a leading cause of disability and dependency, and is starting to overtake heart disease as a cause of death in some developed countries. The team analysed records of more than 6.5 million Ontario residents aged 20 to 85 and found 243,611 cases of dementia between 2001 and 2012. Then they mapped residents' proximity to major roadways using postal codes. The increase in the risk of developing dementia went down to 4.0 per cent if people lived 50 to 100 metres from major traffic, and to 2.0 per cent if they lived within 101 to 200 metres. At more than 200 metres, the elevated risk faded away. The team also explored links between living close to major roads and Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis - two other major neurological disorders - but the findings suggested no increased risk of these from living near heavy traffic. The scientists said their results could be used to help town and city planners take traffic conditions and air pollution into account as urban areas become more densely populated. (Reuters)

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