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Swapping a chocolate bar for an apple could cut the risk of dementia, research suggests

Alzheimer’s disease is the most prevalent form of dementia and, with a rapidly ageing global population, it is fuelling unprecedented demand for costly patient care. There have been an estimated 400 clinical studies since the first Alzheimer’s drug trial in 1987.

Unprocessed or minimally processed foods were found to be related with a lower risk when ultra-processed foods were substituted in a person's diet, according to researchers. Full story on Dynamite News:

Hospice care, once provided primarily by nonprofit agencies, has seen a remarkable shift over the past decade, with more than two-thirds of hospices nationwide now operating as for-profit entities. The ability to turn a quick profit in caring for people in their last days of life is attracting a new…

Cases of the disease are rising, and Alzheimer Scotland have warned that patients are particularly vulnerable to Covid-19, making it a public health priority.

Scientists have developed a calculator which can predict if your risk of developing dementia in the next five years.

According to two major studies, fizzy drinks, full English breakfasts and having a desk job are all things you should ditch to lower your risk of dementia.

Fascinating research into Alzheimer's disease could prove to be a real game-changer - and what you can do to reduce your risk of developing the devastating brain disorder

It was also found that more direct damage to the brain can be caused by air pollution.