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Sleep well, stay sharp: How midlife sleep habits affect dementia risk Sleep is an essential part of our lives, and it plays a crucial role in our overall health and well-being. A recent study conducted by researchers at University College London used data from the  Whitehall II study  to examine the association between sleep duration and the incidence of dementia over a 25-year follow-up period. The study included 7’959 participants who were followed from the age of 50, and 521 of them were diagnosed with dementia over the course of the study. Individuals, who consistently slept six hours or less at the age of 50, 60, and 70 had a 30% increased risk of developing dementia compared to those who consistently slept seven hours per night. Furthermore, those who slept six hours or less at age 50 and 60 had a higher risk of dementia than those who slept seven hours per night. These findings suggest that short sleep duration in midlife may be associated with an increased risk of late...

If you’re over 50, it is likely that at some point in your life you will encounter dementia or other brain-related conditions. The average age of getting Alzheimer’s disease is about 70 years old, but there are ways to prevent it and even reverse symptoms early on by making changes to your lifestyle. One way to do this is by using technology and data, such as myAVOS, supporting me to stay cognitively healthy as I age.” Aging is a natural process, but it doesn’t always happen on schedule. Aging is a natural process, but it doesn’t always happen on schedule. There are many factors that affect how you age, including your genes and lifestyle habits. While some people may be able to stay healthy into old age with minimal effort, others have to work harder at it. It’s important to remember that aging well isn’t just about living longer — it’s about living well for as long as possible! If you want to live a long healthy life without getting sick or losing your independence, then you need to t...

  Embracing Joy: Unraveling the Connection Between Happiness and Holistic Health Happiness is being increasingly shown to afford several protective health benefits. Happier individuals tend to have a greater life expectancy, enjoy better physical health, and possess greater psychological resilience. In particular, it’s worth investigating the complex interplay between mental and social factors associated with cognitive support is increasingly necessary for understanding the relationship between happiness and chronic conditions such as dementia. In today's busy world, we are seeing an alarming incidence of depression, and it's not hard to see why. The constant pressure to keep up with the daily grind can make it challenging to find time for the simple joys that make life worth living. As the spark of excitement fades, we can feel increasingly unfulfilled, imbalanced, disconnected. After all we are social creatures, and as such we need joy to thrive. When joy is chronically absen...

Lifestyle Medicine: A prescription for better health Promoting Healthy Habits Lifestyle medicine  is an approach to healthcare that focuses on promoting healthy habits with lifestyle interventions such as nutrition, physical activity, stress management, sleep hygiene, and other behavioural changes to prevent, treat, and even reverse chronic diseases. The research behind lifestyle medicine has shown that these interventions can be just as effective, if not more so, than medications in managing chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, and dementia. Research in lifestyle medicine has shown that by making positive lifestyle changes, individuals can improve their health and reduce their risk of chronic diseases. For example, studies have shown that adopting a healthy diet can lower the risk of heart disease, while regular exercise can help control blood sugar levels in individuals with diabetes. Furthermore, incorporating stress management techniques like mindfulness meditation...