Dementia Test: everything you need to know

09 September, 2024

Your heart health determines your risk of dementia

A healthy lifestyle is often promoted to prevent cardiovascular disease, but more and more research shows that the health of your heart and blood vessels also directly affects your brain. People with unhealthy cardiovascular fitness are at significantly higher risk of developing dementia.

02 September, 2024

Dementia can be prevented or delayed

Dementia is often seen as an inevitable consequence of old age, but more and more research shows that this is not entirely true. Many dementia cases can be prevented or delayed by a healthy lifestyle and addressing risk factors.

02 September, 2024

The art of growing old: wisdom from Cicero for every stage of life

In a world where ageing is often viewed with fear and anxiety, Cicero's The Art of Growing Old offers a refreshing perspective. Written by renowned Roman philosopher and statesman Marcus Tullius Cicero, this classic work contains timeless insights that help us grow old with dignity and joy.

26 August, 2024

Why a good night's sleep is crucial against dementia

The importance of a good night's sleep is often underestimated, but research is increasingly clear that too little sleep not only leads to fatigue and concentration problems, but is also a major risk factor for the development of dementia.

26 August, 2024

Depressive symptoms later in life may predict dementia

Elderly people who experience both mild cognitive problems and depressive symptoms are at significantly higher risk of developing alzheimer's dementia.

19 August, 2024

Why some brains resist alzheimer's

How can it be that some people show the biomarkers of Alzheimer's but never develop symptoms? This phenomenon, known as ‘resilience’ or ‘resilience’, sheds new light on Alzheimer's disease and may offer new leads for treatment.