A study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society found that regular brushing of teeth may reduce a person’s risk of developing dementia. Researchers followed nearly 5,500 people ages 52 to 105 for 18 years and found that the risk of developing dementia was up to 65% higher among those who brush their teeth less than once a day compared with those who brush daily. Reuters (8/20)
Study suggests delirium episodes could lead to dementia
August 18, 2012 By
Episodes of delirium may put older patients at higher risk for dementia and cognitive decline, according to a University of Cambridge study published in the journal Brain. Researcher Daniel Davis said delirium “may be actually causing brain damage” that can lead to dementia, but often is not diagnosed in a hospital setting. MedPage Today (free registration) (8/12)
