DEMENTIA

The planet welcomes World Alzheimer’s Day

Published on: September 21, 2023
13:20

Havana, Sep 21 (Prensa Latina) The planet welcomes on Thursday the World Alzheimer's Day to raise awareness and challenge the stigma around this disease and all types of dementia.

Dementia risk higher for elite soccer players – Study

Published on: March 21, 2023
15:47

Stockholm, Mar 21 (Prensa Latina) Head injuries in soccer increase the risk of neurodegenerative diseases -notably, dementia, a study in Sweden found.

President Diaz-Canel underscores new contribution from Cuba’s science

Published on: February 26, 2023
09:10

Havana, Feb 26 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Diaz-Canel on Sunday described the beginning of a clinical trial on the drug NeuralCIM to treat mild or moderate Alzheimer's disease as a new challenge and contribution from Cuba's science.

Nearly one million Canadians will live with dementia by 2030 – Study

Published on: September 7, 2022
18:15

Ottawa, Sep 7 (Prensa Latina) A new report from the Alzheimer Society of Canada predicts nearly one million people in the country will be living with dementia by the end of the decade.

Cranky people are linked to a higher risk of cognitive decline

Published on: April 25, 2022
17:05

Washington, Apr 25 (Prensa Latina) Grumpy people or emotionally unstable are more likely to higher risk of cognitive decline, meanwhile, the organized ones with high levels of self-discipline, have a lower risk of developing dementia as they age, the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology reported Monday.

Dementia cases may triple globally by 2050 – Study

Published on: January 7, 2022
19:21

Washington, Jan 7 (Prensa Latina) The Global Burden of Disease Study reported that the dementia cases will triple by 2050 due to the population aging the world is experiencing nowadays.

Over 55 million people living with dementia worldwide – WHO

Published on: January 2, 2022
11:29

Geneva, Jan 2 (Prensa Latina) More than 55 million people worldwide (8.1% of women and 5.4% of men over 65 years) are living with dementia, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned Sunday.

Elevated heart rate may increase dementia risk among elderly

Published on: December 7, 2021
20:30

Washington, Dec 7 (Prensa Latina) Having an elevated resting heart rate in old age may be an independent risk factor of dementia, a new study suggests.

New studies could fight back dementia

Published on: October 19, 2021
09:45

Washington, Oct 19 (Prensa Latina) A study recommended the use of infrared light therapy to help healthy people and those suffering from dementia, a scientific source reported today.

WHO warned about an increase in people with dementia

Published on: September 2, 2021
13:01

Geneva, Sep 2 (Prensa Latina) The World Health Organization (WHO) warned today that the number of people with dementia grew throughout the world and there are more than 55 million persons.

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