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Dementia before age 80 is potentially preventable through early intervention on common vascular risk factors, according to research led by the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

The study noted that vascular risk factors contributed to only 2–8% of dementia cases that developed after age 80 — a finding the researchers say highlights the importance of earlier intervention.

Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of brain diseases that cause memory loss and other cognitive decline. More than 100 medical conditions can cause dementia.. Alzheimer’s disease is the ...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is associated with a 12% higher risk of all-cause dementia and a 29% increased risk of vascular dementia if untreated, while the risk for Alzheimer's disease remains ...

Dementia affects almost one million people in the UK, and one lesser known symptom serves as an early warning sign of vascular dementia - one of the most common types ...

Dementia rates are increasing more rapidly in China than almost anywhere else in the world, with cases more than quadrupling in the country over the past few decades.

Dementia, a brain-altering disease, can strike as early as 40, manifesting as memory loss and difficulty with routine tasks. Early signs include withdrawal from activities, personality changes ...

His score on the MMSE was 26/30. Digit Span was 7 forward, 4 backward. His day-to-day memory was unaffected. Constructional ability was preserved. His spontaneous speech was fluent and anomic with ...

Risks for vascular dementia (HR 1.21, 95% CI 1.08-1.35) and Alzheimer's disease (HR 1.12, 95% CI 1.03-1.22) at younger ages also were higher in people with metabolic syndrome than without, the ...

There are simple habits that can reduce your risk of memory loss and dementia — and slow cognitive decline. Accessibility statement Skip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness ...

Dementia symptoms go beyond memory loss, affecting planning, language, and behavior. Early diagnosis can slow progression, allow optimal care, and reveal reversible causes.