How type 2 diabetes affects brain health and dementia risk
This months Brain Health blog focuses on the link between type 2 diabetes and dementia. At ReMind UK we are passionate about supporting individuals to maximise their brain health, aiming to reduce or delay their risk of developing dementia.
Lifelong learning and brain health: Building your cognitive reserve
Education, intellectually stimulating occupations, and mentally challenging activities throughout life are thought to contribute to cognitive reserve. Continuous learning, problem solving and being mentally active can take many forms. A perfect example of participating in a mentally challenging activity would be to learn a new musical instrument, which incorporates multiple cognitive skills.
How vision loss may contribute to dementia
When was the last time you attended for an eye test? Was it due to having symptoms you were concerned about, or for a routine check-up? Would your attendance for eye checks alter if you knew that untreated vision loss is now thought to be a potentially modifiable risk factor for dementia? This month we explore untreated vision loss as a potentially modifiable risk factor for dementia.
Depression and dementia risk: What the latest research shows
Depression and dementia are more closely linked than once thought. The Lancet 2024 report identifies depression in midlife as a potentially modifiable risk factor for dementia. While the exact link is unclear, changes in lifestyle, social engagement, and stress-related brain effects may play a role.
Cholesterol and brain health: Why it matters for dementia risk
March heralds the start of Spring, longer hours of daylight, new growth and new life. Like nature, we may feel ready to emerge from our hibernation to embrace new personal growth, looking at how we can improve our health. This month as part of our focus on brain health we look at the importance of being aware of the relationship between low density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels in mid life and dementia risk.
Why I took a brain health assessment: Ian Waller’s story
When Ian Waller visited ReMind UK’s Brain Health Clinic, his motivation was deeply personal. With both his mother and grandmother affected by dementia, Ian wanted to better understand his own risk and, importantly, what he could do about it.
Hearing loss and brain health – what the latest research shows
Many people are already aware that being physically inactive increases your risk of developing dementia, but did you know that there is an association between hearing loss and the risk of developing dementia?
Facing dementia: Anna Mountford’s brain health journey
Anna Mountford, aged 50, from Bradford-on-Avon, shares her family’s experiences of dementia and how it has changed her approach to her own brain health in midlife.
Embracing brain health after retirement: Sarah Mentiply’s story
Sarah Mentiply, aged 69 from Bath, took part in a Brain Health Clinic pilot organised between Remind UK and St John’s Foundation. Here she shares her experience of the brain health clinic and the changes she has made to her health and wellbeing since her retirement.
Taking charge of brain health: Debbie Kendall’s story
Debbie Kendall, aged 62 from Bath, recently attended a pilot Brain Health Clinic organised by Remind UK for St John’s Foundation where Debbie works with older residents in a pastoral support role.