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Cranberries can improve memory and ward off dementia

Adding cranberries to your diet could help improve memory and brain function, and lower ‘bad’ cholesterol – according to new research.

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New drug slows cognitive decline and brain damage from dementia

Sodium selenate may slow cognitive decline and neurodegenerative damage that is the hallmark of many dementias including Alzheimer’s Disease

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Can ultrasound help treat Alzheimer’s, Dementia and the brain?

Ultrasound can overcome some of the detrimental effects of ageing and dementia without the need to cross the blood-brain barrier.

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Physical fitness linked to substantially lower risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease

One finding of this study is that as people’s fitness improved, their risk of Alzheimer’s disease decreased—it was not all-or-nothing.

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Simple memory test could signal Alzheimer’s disease years before symptoms show

A simple memory test could pick up the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease well before symptoms start to show, scientists say.

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Smartphone reminders can improve memory for older adults with dementia

Adults with dementia or mild cognitive impairment were able to improve their memory by using a personal assistant app on their smartphones.

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Artificial intelligence accurately predicts who will develop dementia in two years

Artificial intelligence can predict which people who attend memory clinics will develop dementia within two years with 92 per cent accuracy.

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Self-administered cognition test predicts early signs of dementia sooner

Many people experience forgetfulness, but it’s often difficult to tell if these memory issues are a normal part of aging or something more.

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Quantum brain sensors used to identify brain diseases such as dementia, ALS and Parkinson's

New highly sensitive quantum sensors for the brain may in the future be able to identify brain diseases such as dementia, ALS and Parkinsons

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Transfusions of blood taken from runners shown to slow down Dementia and Alzheimers Disease

Blood transfusions from runners could be a ground-breaking treatment for slowing down Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

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New US sweepstakes offers Free Meat for a Year when you get a COVID shot

JBS USA and Pilgrim’s today announced the “Your Shot at Free Meat for a Year” program to encourage the vaccination of rural Americans.

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A new online health calculator can predict your risk of dementia

Researchers built and validated an online calculator that empowers individuals 55 and over to better understand the health of their brain