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Dementia death rates rise in the UK, worsening due to ageing population

Dementia death rates rise in the UK, worsening due to ageing population

Independent - 10-Dec-2024

CVD remains number 1 when heart disease and cerebrovascular diseases are combined

13 proteins linked to brain ageing show changes at ages 57, 70, and 78

13 proteins linked to brain ageing show changes at ages 57, 70, and 78

New Scientist - 09-Dec-2024

They could help predict brain health issues like dementia and stroke earlier

The brain microbiome: A new frontier in dementia prevention?

The brain microbiome: A new frontier in dementia prevention?

The Guardian - 01-Dec-2024

Emerging research suggests that microbial imbalances may play a bigger role than we thought

Surprising health benefits of creatine beyond muscle gain

Surprising health benefits of creatine beyond muscle gain

New Scientist - 22-Nov-2024

Science-backed benefits for athletes and everyday people

Regular exercise improves brain health and delays dementia by 18 months

Regular exercise improves brain health and delays dementia by 18 months

The Guardian - 19-Nov-2024

Fitness reduces dementia risk by 35%, even for people with genetic risk factors

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Mental Health Resources

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Care-Giving in Dementia: Volume 1: Research and Applications

Amazon

Book with neurobiological information about dementia written by Gemma M. M. Jones

Neurobiology of Alzheimer’s disease

Amazon

Book that covers all major aspects of the disease from basic science to clinical diagnosis and therapy edited by David Dawbarn

Woebot Health

The world’s first mental health ally for people and businesses, with scalable, meaningfully engaging AI

Approaches to Discourse in Dementia

Amazon

A conversation analytic approach in dementia written by Jackie Guendouzi

The Dementias 2: Blue Books of Neurology Series

Amazon

Provides rapid access to practical, clinical guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of all forms of dementia edited by John H. Growdon

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Mental Health Blog Posts

Can love defeat death?
13-Feb-2023

Can love defeat death?

Health and life expectancy are affected by love, sex and marriage

Mitochondria, Autophagy and Neurodegenerative diseases: A perspective
23-Nov-2022

Mitochondria, Autophagy and Neurodegenerative diseases: A perspective

Review paper from University of Helsinki looks at the role of mitophagy in ageing

3 Key Reasons for Having a Massage
23-Feb-2016

3 Key Reasons for Having a Massage

Health benefits include stress relief, better sleep and improved immunity

Summary of living forever news from Ray Kurzweil 21-June-2013
23-Jun-2013

Summary of living forever news from Ray Kurzweil 21-June-2013

Restoring lost synapses, new cancer approach based on naked mole rat HMW-HA, and fruit fly lifespan increased by 24% with Rhodiola rosea

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