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Toolkit could improve detection and management of iron deficiency in pregnancy
The implementation of a novel quality improvement toolkit has shown to enhance early detection and treatment of iron deficiency in…
Gene linked to Alzheimer’s disease is involved in neuronal communication
A study published today in the journal Cell Reports sheds new light on how the CD2AP gene may enhance Alzheimer’s…
Positive effect of music and dance on dementia proven by New Zealand study
Stereotypically viewed as passive and immobile, older adults with dementia seem to have experienced an improved quality of life after…
Socially active 60-year-olds face lower dementia risk
Being more socially active in your 50s and 60s predicts a lower risk of developing dementia later on, finds a…
Stimulation of the ear can help manage Parkinson’s symptoms
A new study has shown that gentle, controlled stimulation of the ear canal can help reduce symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.…
Group calls on international community to prevent dementia by preventing stroke
The risk factors for stroke and dementia are the same, and a growing body of evidence demonstrates that preventing stroke…
Wearing hearing aid may help protect brain in later life
A new study has concluded that people who wear a hearing aid for age-related hearing problems maintain better brain function…
Virtual reality can spot navigation problems in early Alzheimer’s disease
Virtual reality (VR) can identify early Alzheimer’s disease more accurately than ‘gold standard’ cognitive tests currently in use, suggests new…
Teaching happiness to dementia caregivers reduces their depression, anxiety: Simple positive emotion skills yield benefits in physical and emotional health
Caring for family members with dementia — which is on the rise in the U.S. — causes significant emotional and…