/tags/dementia Dementia en-US Copyright Mon, 03 Mar 2025 11:38:36 GMT /health-wellness/2025-03-03/new-study-says-your-brain-may-contain-a-spoonful-of-plastic Scientists at the University of New Mexico have found the amount of microplastics found in the brain has increased dramatically over the last eight years. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 11:38:36 GMT /health-wellness/2025-03-03/new-study-says-your-brain-may-contain-a-spoonful-of-plastic Sam Baker /health-wellness/2025-03-03/alzheimers-texas-bill-dementia-research-institute Texas Senate Bill 5 would create the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas. Voters would be asked this fall to approve $3 billion for a decade of funding. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 11:28:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-03-03/alzheimers-texas-bill-dementia-research-institute Kailey Broussard /health-wellness/2025-02-13/lgbtq-seniors-alzheimers-risks-resources-north-texas The fifth annual Caring for Our Own seminar included panels on Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia, as well as tips on preparing for treatment. Thu, 13 Feb 2025 11:26:00 GMT /health-wellness/2025-02-13/lgbtq-seniors-alzheimers-risks-resources-north-texas Kailey Broussard /health-wellness/2024-12-16/how-loneliness-may-contribute-to-dementia-and-cognitive-impairment A meta-analysis found loneliness increases the risk of dementia in the elderly by more than 30%. But a North Texas neurologist says you can do something about it. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2024-12-16/how-loneliness-may-contribute-to-dementia-and-cognitive-impairment Sam Baker /2024-11-25/as-the-u-s-ages-dementia-is-on-the-rise-here-are-ways-to-reduce-your-risk About 40% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by healthy lifestyle choices and preventive medicine. Here's a tool to gauge your brain care and track your progress. Mon, 25 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT /2024-11-25/as-the-u-s-ages-dementia-is-on-the-rise-here-are-ways-to-reduce-your-risk Allison Aubrey /health-wellness/2024-11-18/new-study-links-excessive-daytime-drowsiness-in-the-elderly-to-dementia More than 400 elderly people were studied over three years for signs of poor sleep, along with declining motor and walking skills, that can contribute to dementia. Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2024-11-18/new-study-links-excessive-daytime-drowsiness-in-the-elderly-to-dementia Sam Baker /health-wellness/2024-05-20/why-a-little-olive-oil-daily-may-lower-your-risk-of-dying-from-dementia A study by Harvard researchers of 92,000 people over 28 years found consuming at least 7 grams of olive oil daily was linked with a 28% lower risk of dementia-related death than those who never or rarely ate olive oil. Mon, 20 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2024-05-20/why-a-little-olive-oil-daily-may-lower-your-risk-of-dying-from-dementia Sam Baker /health-wellness/2023-10-23/study-says-good-cholesterol-may-lead-to-dementia-in-older-adults The study, supported by the National Institute on Aging and the National Institutes of Health, included more than 180,000 adults with an average age of 70. Mon, 23 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-10-23/study-says-good-cholesterol-may-lead-to-dementia-in-older-adults Sam Baker /arts-culture/2023-10-19/womans-love-of-music-reaches-others-at-james-l-west-center-for-dementia-care Gary Cole still has a playlist for his late wife, Nina Maria, on his phone. She was never a musician but loved to dance. Thu, 19 Oct 2023 17:14:08 GMT /arts-culture/2023-10-19/womans-love-of-music-reaches-others-at-james-l-west-center-for-dementia-care Marcheta Fornoff | Fort Worth Report /health-wellness/2023-08-14/tarrant-county-event-offers-resources-promotes-awareness-of-alzheimers-disease-and-dementia Healthy Lives Matter puts on event to educate Tarrant County residents about Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Mon, 14 Aug 2023 12:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2023-08-14/tarrant-county-event-offers-resources-promotes-awareness-of-alzheimers-disease-and-dementia Gloria Farris