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Middle-Age Obesity Linked to Dementia Among Elderly

Staff / Truthdig May 3, 2011 A study published in the journal Neurology reports that people who are obese in middle age are almost four times more likely than those of normal weight to develop diseases that lead to dementia in later life. (more) Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

High Blood Pressure Linked to Dementia

Staff / Truthdig Jan 26, 2010 Before we scare you, keep in mind that if everyone in America who experienced high blood pressure -- that's about a third of us -- got dementia, you would know about it However, new research suggests that the relationship between hypertension and dementia is more pronounced and alarming than doctors previously understood (continued). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

A Curry a Week

Staff / Truthdig Jun 3, 2009 A curry a week may keep the doctor away. Or more precisely, curcumin, a component of turmeric -- a key spice in curry powder -- has been found to prevent the onset of Alzheimer's and dementia if consumed once or twice a week. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Bad News for Older Smokers

Staff / Truthdig Sep 4, 2007 Cigarette smoking is even worse for your health than previously thought. Dutch researchers have found that smokers over the age of 55 are 50 percent likelier to develop some form of dementia. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Ellen Goodman: Some Things Do Not Pass

Ellen Goodman / Truthdig Dec 7, 2006 My mother died last month at 92. At the end, she had lost much of what she had. But, still, she left treasures. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Does Bush Have Pre-Senile Dementia?

Blair Golson / Truthdig Feb 6, 2006 That is the provocative claim illustrated by this video, which compares the president's current rhetorical skills with his speaking prowess in 1994.This video has been around since 2004, but it's new to us. video | the story behind the video Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )