A Disrupted Body Clock Is Linked to Higher Dementia Risk

New research suggests that the strength and timing of the body’s internal clock may be closely tied to dementia risk.
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Body Clock Disturbances May Contribute To Dementia Risk, Evidence Suggests

Share on PinterestCould an irregular circadian rhythm impact a person’s risk of developing dementia? Image credit: Chris ...
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A weak body clock may be an early warning for dementia

Your daily rhythm may matter more for brain health than previously thought. Older adults with weaker, more disrupted activity ...
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Illuminate the Internal Clock to Combat Dementia

Delayed body clock rhythm is associated with 2.5 times more dementia risk. Routine light therapy may help reinforce circadian ...
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Testing for dementia by asking patients to draw a clock, walk and talk, stand on one leg

Is it dementia? A popular neurologist uses five simple tests of cognitive function to help gauge the health of a patient's brain This is the 53rd instalment in a series on dementia, including the ...

Your sleep and activity patterns may reveal hidden brain health risk, study suggests

A new study finds that sleep timing is linked to dementia risk, as people with weak circadian rhythms face a 2.5 times higher ...
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Caregivers beware: Clock change a challenge for those with dementia

SALT LAKE CITY — Close to 7.5 million older adults in the U.S. live with Alzheimer's disease or some other form of dementia. And while most people may see the clock change overnight Nov. 2 as a chance ...