Dementia
This genetic disorders:** known as Dementia, can be Discussed here.
Persons finding themselves or loved ones depressed because of Dementia, related: CADASIL syndrome may like to share how they cope in order to help others world-wide searching for experiences.
** A mutation / chromosome / missing or additional gene(s)
CIA caught spying on US Senate:
Over the past several days, it has emerged that the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has been illegally spying on the US Senate Intelligence Committee-the very legislative body that is charged with overseeing and regulating the agency-in flagrant violation of legality and the constitutional separation of powers. Ref. Source 7
Specific brain training reduces dementia risk across 10 years
While many companies have long promised that their brain-training products can sharpen aging minds, only one type of computerized brain training so far has been shown to improve people's mental quickness and significantly reduce the risk of dementia, according to new research. Ref. Source 4r.
From pollution to caffeine intake: Researcher reveals dementia risks
Dementia strikes 47 million people worldwide. Yet scientists are still urgently trying to find why the disease affects some but not others. Among the findings from the latest research are that eating a large amount of fatty foods and living in a polluted area may increase dementia risk, whereas taking regular exercise and keeping cholesterol at healthy levels may lower risk. Ref. Source 2i.
Frequent sauna bathing protects men against dementia
Frequent sauna bathing can reduce the risk of dementia, according to a recent study. In a 20-year follow-up, men taking a sauna 4-7 times a week were 66% less likely to be diagnosed with dementia than those taking a sauna once a week. The association between sauna bathing and dementia risk has not been previously investigated. Ref. Source 7a.
How physical exercise prevents dementia. Physical exercise seems beneficial in the prevention of cognitive impairment and dementia in old age, numerous studies have shown. Now researchers have explored in one of the first studies worldwide how exercise affects brain metabolism. Source 7h.