The study highlights that early signs such as memory loss, confusion, difficulty finding words, and changes in mood or behaviour are often missed or mistaken for normal ageing.
Tag: Dementia
Exposure to PM2.5 and soot may raise dementia risk by up to 17 percent
PM2.5 refers to fine particulate matter, including soot, which is often released from car exhaust and the burning of wood. The analysis also revealed that for every 1 microgram per cubic metre of soot, the risk of dementia increased by 13 percent.
Late-life depression may signal early dementia, study finds
The study involved 52 people with late-life mood disorders and 47 healthy individuals. The researchers used advanced brain scans to detect abnormal tau protein and amyloid deposits in the brain.
New research highlights loneliness as a key risk factor for dementia
The psychological state of feeling disconnected from society is now widely regarded as a risk factor for ill-health, even though studies have shown that loneliness cannot directly cause the disease.
