dementia

Former Vikings Quarterback Tommy Kramer Announces Dementia Diagnosis

Former Vikings quarterback Tommy Kramer revealed on Wednesday that he has been diagnosed with dementia. The 69-year-old shared that he received the diagnosis just over a year ago from the NFL Cleveland Clinic, where doctors informed him he might have between two to ten years left. Tommy Kramer Announces Dementia...

Researchers discover wide range of risk factors for young-onset dementia

Researchers discovered a wide range of risk factors for young-onset dementia. The findings bring the notion that heredity is the only cause of the disease into question, paving the potential for innovative prevention measures. The full study is entitled 'Risk factors for young-onset dementia in the UK Biobank: A prospective...

Addressing health, lifestyle variables might minimise the risk of young-onset dementia: Study

A wide range of risk factors for young-onset dementia have been found by researchers. The findings call into question the concept that genetics is the only cause of the disease, paving the way for novel preventative techniques.The large-scale study identified 15 risk factors, which are similar to those for late-onset...