The rate of new dementia cases may be declining even though people are living longer. Doctors studied data from heart patients over 40 years. The research, posted in the New England Journal of Medicine, showed the decrease in dementia was more noticeable in highly educated people who were diagnosed with heart disease. By 2025, an estimated seven million people will be living with Alzheimer’s disease.
British experts have said new guidelines that recommend no more than five pints of beer a week may not decrease alcohol consumption but could change social attitudes about drinking. They noticed an uptick in “alcohol and cancer” searches on Google after the new guidelines were released, compared to the same time last year.
We all know that being a couch potato isn’t good for your body but new research has said it may also lead to smaller brains later in life. More than 1,500 people were given treadmill tests to determine their heart rate. Doctors found people whose heart rate and blood pressure went up after exercise were more likely to develop accelerated brain aging.
Sources
1- Boston University School of Medicine
2- The BMJ
3- American Academy of Neurology
