Glyphosate is considered a highly controversial pesticide that could be carcinogenic. Furthermore, the environmental toxin is suspected of contributing to the development of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's dementia and Parkinson's disease. The debate surrounding the use of glyphosate and its health risks for the human brain has caused quite a stir – …
Most laxatives are available over-the-counter, and their use is widespread. However, researchers from China see a connection between the continuous use of laxatives and an increased risk of all types of dementia. Chronic constipation is a common issue in the population, especially among older people. Approximately 40 percent of...
When and to what extent do people with dementia harm themselves? To gain insights into this, Australian researchers collected and analyzed numerous data over a 13-year period. According to their findings, men with dementia and individuals with complex psychiatric profiles were at the greatest risk of self-harm. The diagnosis...
Online psychological counseling, video self-help groups, internet-based dementia guides, or knowledge resources like the digiDEM Bavaria Dementia Knowledge Test: So-called internet-based interventions can support caregivers and relatives in coping with the challenges and burdens of caring for people with dementia. How effective online services are and what influence they have on the health of caregivers...
Dementia is considered a stigmatized illness. Enduring prejudice or facing discrimination: Dementia is associated with stigma in public perception, which can lead to low self-esteem, isolation, or poor mental health. Reducing the stigma of dementia in public – that was the aim of DESeRvE, a program…
Important visit to digiDEM Bavaria: digiDEM Bavaria project lead Prof. Dr. Peter Kolominsky-Rabas welcomed Dr. Christine Schwendner from the Bavarian State Ministry of Health and Care (StMGP) for an exchange between science and health policy. She heads up Department 42 „Dementia Strategy, Care Consulting, Everyday Support Services.“ Dr. Christine Schwendner…
Many schools are named after him. With the invention of the cheeky mythical creature Sams, he created a true children's book classic exactly 50 years ago: The author Paul Maar is a distinguished children's book author, illustrator, screenwriter, and playwright. He has received awards including the German Children's and Young Adult Literature Prize, the Bavarian Theatre Award, the…
Hitzewallungen oder Schlafstörungen – befinden sich Frauen in den Wechseljahren, ziehen manche eine Hormonersatztherapie in Erwägung, um in der Menopause Nebenwirkungen und Beschwerden einzudämmen. In einer Studie aus Dänemark, die im angesehenen British Medical Journal veröffentlicht wurde, stellten Forschende nun fest: Die kombinierte Östrogen-Gestagen-Hormontherapie ist mit einem erhöhten Demenzrisiko verbunden. …
Das menschliche Gehirn verfügt über eine besondere Fähigkeit. Es kann zum Beispiel Schädigungen durch Krankheiten oder Alterungsprozesse ausgleichen. Auf diese Weise bildet sich eine lebenslange „kognitive Reserve“. Diese muss man jedoch aufbauen, etwa durch lebenslanges Lernen. Wie die kognitive Reserve mit leichter kognitiver Beeinträchtigung (Mild Cognitive Impairment, MCI) und Demenz …
Wie häufig sind Schlafstörungen bei Menschen mit Demenz? Britische Forscherinnen haben elf Studien ausgewertet, die auf vier Kontinenten durchgeführt wurden. Dies erhöhte die Übertragbarkeit der Ergebnisse auf andere Regionen auf der Welt. Schwierigkeiten beim Ein- oder Durchschlafen, zu wenig Schlaf oder nächtliches Aufstehen: Haben Menschen mit Demenz Schlafstörungen, kann dies …
