Alzheimer’s Disease International
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Nearly 47 million people have dementia, numbers likely to double every 2 decades: reportHealth researchers say there are now nearly 47 million people living with dementia globally, up from 35 million in 2009. They warned that without a medical breakthrough, numbers will likely double every 20 years.HealthAug 25, 2015
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5 lifestyle rules for keeping away dementiaExercise regularly, quit smoking and follow the Mediterranean diet. In a new analysis, British researchers outline five ways to keep dementia at bay.HealthDec 15, 2014
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Want to know your risk for dementia? There’s a test for that in the U.K.British doctors will be screening middle-aged patients so they’ll know where their “brain age” stands. Could this scare you into making healthy changes?HealthNov 4, 2014
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What Alzheimer’s disease and heart health, diabetes have in commonWhile it’s a disease in the brain, dementia shares similar risk factors as heart disease, diabetes and other chronic conditions.HealthSep 17, 2014
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‘Woefully unprepared’ for world dementia epidemic, report warnsA global study is predicting that by 2050, 135 million people worldwide will be living with dementia. It’s warning that right now, governments are “woefully unprepared” for the epidemic ahead of us.CanadaDec 5, 2013
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