Exercise might provide some measure of protection from Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, according to recently published research.
Study: Dementia incidence may be declining
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Lois A. Bowers
Feb 10, 2016
Despite concern about a potential increase of cases of dementia in an aging population over the next few decades, a new study suggests that the rate of new cases of dementia actually may be decreasing.
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Replacing ultraprocessed foods weight in diet with an equivalent proportion of unprocessed or minimally processed foods may lower risk.
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Psychological interventions may reduce depression in dementia patients
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Treatments based on cognitive behavioral therapies may reduce depressive symptoms, but evidence is lacking for their effect on anxiety.
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