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Oct 15, 2018 3 min

Could an eye test spot early signs of dementia?

Eye tests can pick up whether you’re long or short-sighted, identify glaucoma and monitor your eye health – and recent research suggests that your optician could also predict whether you are at risk of developing dementia. The brain damage of…

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Oct 9, 2018 4 min
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Hearing loss and dementia

There is an increasing body of evidence suggesting a link between dementia and hearing loss. A number of scientific papers have found a significant association between age-related hearing loss, cognitive decline and dementia. Action on Hearing Loss says that: ‘There…

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Oct 8, 2018 3 min
Can you test for dementia?

Can you test for dementia?

You’ve walked into a room and don’t know what you’re there for, you’ve lost your keys or you can’t remember the name of someone. They’re the sort of things that we all do occasionally, but if they become more of…

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Sep 27, 2018 4 min
Driving with dementia

Can you drive with dementia?

Driving is a complex skill that requires concentration, coordination, patience and an ability to remember routes. The brain damage of dementia will increasingly affect your capacity to drive and to safely cope with the tests and trials on the road.…

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Sep 20, 2018 2 min

What is mixed dementia?

Although people tend to use the terms dementia and Alzheimer’s disease interchangeably, there are many different causes for the brain damage associated with the condition. Repeated small strokes, Parkinson’s disease and metabolic disorders like diabetes or thyroid disease can also…

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Sep 20, 2018 5 min
dementia cure

Can dementia be cured?

Frustratingly, medical science has so far been unable to find a cure for dementia. The truth is that there is unlikely to be a single ‘silver bullet’ to treat the condition because the brain damage of dementia is caused by…

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Sep 19, 2018 3 min
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Omega-3 and brain health

Your grandparents probably swore by the health benefits of cod liver oil. A spoonful a day was the dietary supplement of choice for centuries. And it’s no old wives’ tale, fish oils are rich in omega-3, a micronutrient that can…

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Sep 17, 2018 3 min
What causes dementia?

How is dementia diagnosed?

Problems with memory don’t always mean Alzheimer’s, so how can you tell if someone you love has dementia? When a relative is becoming forgetful, confused and withdrawn, you may suspect dementia, but how can you know for sure that they…

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Aug 28, 2018 3 min
What is a heart arrhythmia?

Why does heart health matter?

The heart is the beating centre of your body. It pumps blood around the system, providing cells with the oxygen and nutrition they need to survive. A pumping heart is essential for life, but our food, activity and lifestyles can…

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