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Joyce SietteThe Conversation |
Claims about dementia may seem explanatory, but diagnosing from a distance is flawed – and risks stigma, misinformation and misplaced...
Blaming behaviour we don’t like on a disease means less accountability, and is bad for those who live with dementia. It’s also often inaccurate.
People who did a lot of physical activity between 45 and 64 had much lower odds of developing dementia – even when they carried a genetic risk factor.
Alzheimer’s is a complex disease caused by many interacting factors. It’s possible the herpes virus could play a small role – but the evidence...
Are we promoting prevention strategies that work for everyone, or only for those who already have the means and access?