dementia prevention

Partha Nandi, MD
Diet and Dementia Prevention: How an 82-Year-Old Woman Reversed Her Memory Loss
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Diet and Dementia Prevention: How an 82-Year-Old Woman Reversed Her Memory Loss

ByPartha Nandi, MD

It’s often devastating to watch a loved one slip away into the grasp of dementia. For Mark Hatzer, this reality hit hard when his mother, Sylvia, an 82-year-old woman suffering from dementia, could no longer recognize him. As her condition rapidly worsened, Sylvia was admitted to North Manchester General Hospital for her safety. Mark was…

Slow Walkers Beware: Could Your Walking Speed Indicate Your Dementia Risk?
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Slow Walkers Beware: Could Your Walking Speed Indicate Your Dementia Risk?

ByPartha Nandi, MD

Dementia, a condition characterized by a decline in mental ability that hinders daily life, affects a staggering 55 million people worldwide, and the number keeps growing. It is projected to reach 139 million by 2050. [1] With no known cure for dementia, researchers have been diligently working to identify early signs of the condition to…

These Antioxidants May Help Prevent Dementia, Study Reveals
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These Antioxidants May Help Prevent Dementia, Study Reveals

ByPartha Nandi, MD

The onset of dementia and dementia-related diseases has increased in recent years due to an aging population. Worldwide, dementia is the seventh leading cause of death, with an estimated 55 million showing symptoms and 10 million new cases each year. [1]  In the United States, the number of people thought to have Alzheimer’s or dementia-related…

Dementia: Anti-inflammatory Diets May Lower Risk
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Dementia: Anti-inflammatory Diets May Lower Risk

ByPartha Nandi, MD

According to the United Nations (UN), the global population of those aged 60 and up will increase from 962 million in 2017 to 2.1 billion by 2050, and it is predicted that dementia rates will rise in tandem with the aging population.  Dementia is a chronic disease that affects a large and growing number of…