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WASHINGTON — Cognitive decline can begin years before signs of dementia set in, which for some can be as early as age 30, a condition known as young-onset dementia. Globally, it’s estimated nearly 4 million people ages 30 to 64 are living with the condition, according to a 2021 study, and case numbers have been rising.Key risk factors for later-life dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are well-known: older age and biological sex at birth (women are more likely to get Alzheimer’s). Genetics also determine risk — people who inherit one or more copies of the APOE4 gene are at greater risk of Alzheimer’s, although many never develop the disease. While those risks may not be modifiable, other risk factors are, including smoking, prediabetes and diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure,...
December 27, 2023
Tackle these health issues to reduce risk of early dementia, study says
December 24, 2023
Dixie Chicks band founding member Laura Lynch dies in car crash
December 22, 2023
Film star Vin Diesel accused of sexual battery by ex-aide
December 15, 2023
Andre Braugher diagnosed with lung cancer months before death
SYDNEY — Hundreds of people have gathered to celebrate the life of Barry Humphries — the man behind Dame Edna Everage — at a Sydney Opera House state memorial.The 89-year-old died in April of complications from hip surgery.Over seven decades, the Australian entertainer built a global reputation as one of the greatest raconteurs and comedians of his age.Among those who sent tributes were King Charles, Sir Elton John and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.In a message read out at the extravagant service, the King said "no-one was safe" from the wit of Humphries, who elicited both "fear and fun" in his subjects."Barry Humphries, through his creations, poked and prodded us, exposed pretensions, punctured pomposity, surfaced insecurities, but most of all,...
December 15, 2023
Barry Humphries: Entertainer's life celebrated at Sydney Opera House state memorial
December 13, 2023
Andre Braugher: Brooklyn Nine-Nine's Captain Raymond Holt dies aged 61
PRETORIA — Award-winning South African Afro-pop singer Bulelwa Mkutukana, popularly known as Zahara, has died, the country's culture minister announced.She had been in hospital, reportedly with liver complications, and the government had been assisting the family "for some time", Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Zizi Kodwa said.The songstress won fame in 2011 with her album Loliwe, loved across Africa.In 2019, Zahara opened about up her battle with alcohol addiction.Last month, the family confirmed she had been admitted to hospital and called on South Africans to keep the musician in their prayers.She passed away on Monday night in a Johannesburg hospital, state-run SABC news website reports.While her family is yet to release an official statement, fans have been grieving...
December 12, 2023
South African music icon Zahara dies aged 35
December 09, 2023
Ryan O’Neal: Heartthrob stuntman with a turbulent personal life dies, 82
December 07, 2023
British poet and author Benjamin Zephaniah dies aged 65
December 06, 2023
K-pop group Blackpink renews contract with YG Entertainment
