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Europe Is Facing a Dementia Problem (infographic)
Dementia-related symptoms are caused by various diseases and traumas that affect the brain, such as Alzheimer’s disease or a stroke
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“Mysterious” brain disorder strikes hundreds & cases are increasing
Αn unusual number of those cases are in young people, who do not typically show dementia-like symptoms or signs of other neurological problems
As cases soar, ‘dementia villages’ look like the future of home care
WEESP, Netherlands - On a recent morning in this quiet village outside Amsterdam, an older woman stocked shelves inside the local supermarket. In the plaza just outside the store, a group of men sat around a table, chatting the hours away. Over in the town square, a woman in a hijab sipped coffee outside the cafe.
Thessaloniki University presents robot designed to support autistic children
A robot that uses artificial intelligence has been developed by a lab at Macedonia University in northern Greece to provide support to autistic children.
Slovenian scientists spearhead major dementia discovery
A Slovenian-German-Dutch team of scientists has identified a modification of a protein which plays a role in early-onset frontotemporal dementia, an important insight into the causes of the disease that could lead to the development of new strategies to treat it.
Slovenian company develops dementia screening test
The Slovenian neuroscience company BrainTrip has presented a new dementia screening test that will help doctors detect the disease early. An early diagnosis can increase treatment options, experts say.
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WHO: People with Dementia will Become 139 million by 2050
The number of people living with dementia will increase by 2030 from the current 55 million to 78 million, and by 2050 - to 139 million. This is the forecast of the World Health Organization (WHO), published in Geneva.
UN: April 2 – World Autism Awareness Day
Every year on April 2, the United Nations celebrates World Autism Awareness Day with the sole motive to spread awareness among the people about autism. Raising awareness will help people understand and accept those who are suffering from autism, support them, and spread kindness.
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The Brain Works Best During the Fall
A person's strength may vary from season to season, but the peak of cognitive activity is in the fall. The results of a study by scientists from the United States, Canada, France and Israel show this. They have conducted cognitive and concentration tests among 3,500 respondents over 60, according to Coffee Pause.
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Alzheimer's cases to double over next 20 years: Expert
With addition of 4.6 million new cases every year, the number of people affected by Alzheimer's disease or dementia is expected to double in next 20 years.