Understanding Frontotemporal Dementia: Bruce Willis’ Daughter Reveals Father’s Diagnosis

Understanding Frontotemporal Dementia: Bruce Willis’ Daughter Reveals Father’s Diagnosis

Bruce Willis’ daughter Tallulah revealed to the magazine Vogue, as he copes with his father’s serious illness. He suffers from frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which significantly affects both his life and the functioning of the entire family. “When I talk about Bruce, I keep switching between the present and the past: Is, was, is, was. That’s … Read more

“Modifiable Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Genetics for Targeted Prevention of Dementia”

“Modifiable Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Genetics for Targeted Prevention of Dementia”

【Voice of Hope May 29, 2023】 It is estimated that more than 50 million people worldwide are living with dementia, and by 2050, the number is expected to exceed 150 million worldwide. But an estimated 40% of dementia cases are preventable. A review published in the European Heart Journal pointed out that dementia is a … Read more

“Balancing Your Intestinal Flora: The Key to Preventing Multiple Health Issues”

“Balancing Your Intestinal Flora: The Key to Preventing Multiple Health Issues”

Physicians said that when the intestinal flora is out of balance, the intestinal tract will secrete toxins, triggering a series of inflammatory reactions. In addition to obesity, it can also cause fatty liver, dementia, and hypogonadism. (Schematic/Shutterstock) Intestinal health is getting more and more attention. Doctors say that when the intestinal flora is out of … Read more

“Regular Internet Use May Reduce Risk of Dementia in Elderly: Study”

“Regular Internet Use May Reduce Risk of Dementia in Elderly: Study”

CNN Indonesia Monday, May 22 2023 02:16 WIB Studies show that older people who regularly use the internet are less likely to develop dementia. (iStock/LightFieldStudios) Jakarta, CNN Indonesia — One study advises you to help your parents or grandparents who ask how to use social media. Not only to be well prepared, but also because … Read more

Rare Mutation Found to Prevent Dementia: Shaking up Conventional Wisdom and Offering New Opportunities for Therapy

Rare Mutation Found to Prevent Dementia: Shaking up Conventional Wisdom and Offering New Opportunities for Therapy

Shaking up the conventional wisdom about the cause and treatment of dementiaCould be an opportunity to develop new therapies Scientists have found new clues to pinpoint the cause and treatment of the onset and worsening of Alzheimer’s disease. While studying 1,200 cases of family genetic early-onset patients, he found only one exceptional case, and through … Read more

New Clues Unveiled in Understanding and Treating Dementia: Could Lead to Development of Novel Therapies

New Clues Unveiled in Understanding and Treating Dementia: Could Lead to Development of Novel Therapies

input2023.05.21 08:37 correction2023.05.21 09:21 clock iconreading time1 minute 17 seconds Shaking up the conventional wisdom about the cause and treatment of dementiaCould be an opportunity to develop new therapies Scientists have found new clues to pinpoint the cause and treatment of the onset and worsening of Alzheimer’s disease. While studying 1,200 cases of family genetic … Read more

Understanding and Managing Dementia: A Guide for Families and Caregivers

Understanding and Managing Dementia: A Guide for Families and Caregivers

In Taiwan, one out of every five elderly people over the age of 80 has dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease accounts for the most. In addition to memory loss in the early stage, language and cognitive abilities will also degenerate significantly. (Schematic diagram / provided by Zhongli Police Station) Dementia is not a single disease, but … Read more

50 Simple Things You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia and Age-Related Memory Loss

50 Simple Things You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia and Age-Related Memory Loss

Experts suggest that simple lifestyle changes such as flossing your teeth or singing in the shower may have a lasting impact on the brain and help prevent dementia and age-related memory loss. While pharmaceutical companies are developing new drugs to treat Alzheimer’s disease, such as Eli Lilly’s drug, donanemab, that has reportedly reduced progression by … Read more

The Health Benefits of Chewing: Lowering Blood Sugar and Reducing the Risk of Dementia

The Health Benefits of Chewing: Lowering Blood Sugar and Reducing the Risk of Dementia

Chewing movement refers to a masticatory movement that engages the upper and lower teeth by moving the temporomandibular joint and facial muscles. Mastication movement is an important motion that not only chews food thoroughly to ensure good digestion, but also has a very important effect on the health of the whole body, including the human … Read more