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Spicy food consumption linked to increased risk of dementia

Spicy food consumption linked to increased risk of dementia
Posted on 30 Jul 2019 by Enviva Care

According to the latest research, people who eat spicy food regularly have a greater chance of developing dementia.


Motor Neurone Disease could be linked to bacteria in the gut

Motor Neurone Disease could be linked to bacteria in the gut
Posted on 23 Jul 2019 by Enviva Care

The latest research into potential causes of motor neurone disease (MND) has led scientists to believe that the debilitating condition could be linked to changes in bacteria that live in the gut.


New research focuses on why women more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease

New research focuses on why women more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease
Posted on 18 Jul 2019 by Enviva Care

A team of researchers investigating the reasons why women appear to have a greater risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease than men claim that it could be due to a mixture of genetic, anatomical and even social influences.


Long working hours brings increased risk of stroke

Long working hours brings increased risk of stroke
Posted on 9 Jul 2019 by Enviva Care

According to the findings of the latest research into the causes of strokes, those who constantly work long hours experience an increased risk of experiencing a stroke.


New brain image study reveals signs of Parkinson’s disease before symptoms

New brain image study reveals signs of Parkinson’s disease before symptoms
Posted on 3 Jul 2019 by Enviva Care

A new study conducted by the Kings College London has revealed that distinct changes in the brain’s serotonin system can be identified up to 20 years before any symptoms of Parkinson’s disease appear.


Trackers helping to keep dementia sufferers at home

Trackers helping to keep dementia sufferers at home
Posted on 26 Jun 2019 by Enviva Care

New waves of technological innovations are currently being developed to help people with dementia to stay at home for longer.


Blood pressure pill could slow down Alzheimer’s’ disease

Blood pressure pill could slow down Alzheimer’s’ disease
Posted on 20 Jun 2019 by Enviva Care

The latest research has suggested that a common blood pressure pill could help slow down Alzheimer’s disease by improving the blood flow to the parts of the brain associated with memory.


Study into former sportsmen finds link with repetitive head trauma and brain disease

Study into former sportsmen finds link with repetitive head trauma and brain disease
Posted on 12 Jun 2019 by Enviva Care

Former football and rugby players with dementia are more likely to have developed a degenerative brain disease associated with repetitive head trauma according to the findings of the largest ever study into sportspeople with dementia.


Ground-breaking research could identify Alzheimer’s symptoms early

Ground-breaking research could identify Alzheimer’s symptoms early
Posted on 4 Jun 2019 by Enviva Care

Scientists believe they can now identify Alzheimer’s disease in its early stages by using virtual reality.


Smartphone app can help dementia patients’ complete everyday tasks

Smartphone app can help dementia patients’ complete everyday tasks
Posted on 30 May 2019 by Enviva Care

A smartphone application that will help people with dementia to carry out everyday tasks such as boiling a kettle has been awarded funding by the UK’s leading dementia charity.


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