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Shingles Vaccine Cuts Dementia Risk

Shingles Vaccine Cuts Dementia Risk

Researchers have uncovered the strongest evidence yet that the shingles vaccination may reduce the risk of developing dementia1. The work published in Nature last month, took advantage of a vaccination rollout that took place in Wales over a decade ago. The UK...

Volunteering Slows Down Our Rate of Ageing

Volunteering Slows Down Our Rate of Ageing

Volunteering - for as little as one hour a week - is linked to slower biological aging, a new study from Washington University found[1]. Biological age measures how old our cells and tissues are, relative to our actual age in years.  Using data from the national...

Our Brains Age at Different Rates Depending on Where we Live

Our Brains Age at Different Rates Depending on Where we Live

A recent publication in the journal of Nature Medicine, reports on a newly devised ‘brain clock’ that can determine whether a person’s brain is ageing faster than their actual, chronological age. The clock indicated that brains age faster in countries with greater...

How Aware are we of how to Reduce our Risk of Dementia?

How Aware are we of how to Reduce our Risk of Dementia?

Up to 40% of dementias worldwide are due to modifiable risk factors, meaning aspects of our lifestyle that we can change[1]. Research has identified twelve key factors.  How many can you name? Have a go! In a study published earlier this year, this is exactly what a...

Your Local Park Might Lower Your Risk of Dementia

Your Local Park Might Lower Your Risk of Dementia

“Go for a little walk”, “pop outside for some fresh air”. Intuitively, we know that spending time outdoors is good for us. This is backed up by evidence that green space may be especially beneficial for brain health. Higher levels of tree canopy within a city (defined...