A new report reveals dementia has overtaken heart disease as the leading cause of death in Australia. The shift reflects improvements in longevity and changing public health dynamics. The report raises questions about long-term care and the evolving burden of neurodegenerative diseases.
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Dementia Now More Deadly Than Heart Disease in Australia
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7 responses to “Dementia Now More Deadly Than Heart Disease in Australia”
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This I think is very important topic in relation to the difficult social and economic problems the West is currently grappling with.
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Something in the way we live is driving this; whether it is the food we eat or the microplastics we consume or something else. Hopefully they will figure it out soon as I now too many folks that are seeing this devastate their families; even my mom came down with Alzheimer’s by the time she was my age.
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Someone told me that people with Alzheimers seem to do better with their memories when they are in a state of ketosis. I think sine research is looking at how nutrition affects the brain.
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True. It has been called Diabetes 3 by some . . . seems to have a connection to the problems with glucose and the blood-brain barrier. Much to learn about this thing.
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Definitely- perhaps AI will prove fruitful as a research tool for this
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I hope so. It’s a horrible disease for the person and the for the family.
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Yes – one I have witnessed at various times. Heartbreaking
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