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Stigma associated with dementia number one concern for people living with the disease

dementiaLOS ANGELES: Stigma associated with dementia has been highlighted as the number one concern for people living with the disease, according to a new report.

The report has identified a range of challenges facing the rising number of dementia sufferers.

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Aging test could highlight patients at risk of dementia

dementiaCHICAGO: A test that can track how well a person is aging could help doctors identify patients who are most at risk of dementia and other age-related conditions.

Those picked out as aging fast could be referred onto clinical trials for treatments that try to Read More »

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High protein foods may boost cardiovascular health

high protein foodsMIAMI: New research suggests that foods high in protein could be as good for your heart as stopping smoking or getting more exercise.

Researchers at the University of East Anglia found that that people who eat high levels of certain amino acids found in meat Read More »

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New breed of plum promising in fight against dementia

plum dementiaBOSTON: Researchers at UOW are testing the short-term effects of Queen Garnet Plum juice on blood pressure and memory in one of the first human trials on the new ‘superfood.’

Queen Garnet Plums, which were accidentally bred by Queensland government scientists a decade ago, are Read More »

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