@ProtectStudy

Online research study investigating effects of ageing on the #brain and how to prevent #dementia - hosted at University of Exeter and King’s College London

 Exeter University
protectstudy.org.uk/
Joined July 2019
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More menopausal symptoms are linked to weaker brain function in later life, suggesting a potential early warning for dementia, finds Dr Zahinoor Ismail’s study. #Menopause #BrainHealth #Dementia @UCalgary @ProtectStudy dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.u…

More menopausal symptoms linked to poorer brain function in later life

Experiencing more menopause symptoms is linked to poorer brain function & dementia risk later in life, finds Dr Zahinoor Ismail’s new study.

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Wrapping up the 1st year of @predictom's activities, we introduce our leaders with their work, ambitions & vision. Interview with @AarslandDag , Professor of Old Age Psychiatry @KingsIoPPN and research lead at Stavanger University Hospital. predictom.eu/news/transformi…
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Sports-related concussions may not be associated with long-term cognitive risks for non-professional athletes, according to new research from @UniofExeter. It's the largest study to date with 15,000 participants from the @ProtectStudy. Full story: news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of…
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The #PREDICTOM website is live! predictom.eu/ PREDICTOM is an international research initiative to aid the early and accurate diagnosis of #AlzheimersDisease using digital, fluid and neuroimaging biomarkers. Click on the link to learn more

Home

Together, we will revolutionise the prevention, detection, 
and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease.

predictom.eu
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The Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing field team! If you are interested in taking part in research related to Alzheimer's Disease, Parkinson's disease, Lewy Body Disease or Mild Cognitive Impairment, do get in touch! These are the friendly faces who you'll be working with
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Did you know our @ProtectStudy has found a number of things that reduce #dementia risk in later life? Including playing an instrument, eating a Mediterranean diet, and completing brain training games. Over 40s can take part without leaving their home: bit.ly/3UWor47
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Long Covid: Study using computer games to help memory bbc.in/4cU9I0r

Long Covid: Study using computer games to help memory

The University of Exeter study utilises earlier research into the mental decline of older people.

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A new study, BEACON, is being launched to look at whether online brain training games are effective at reducing the impact of long #Covid on brain function. >Read the story: exeterbrc.nihr.ac.uk/news/be… >Sign up to the study: beaconstudy.org.uk/
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New study by experts at @UniofExeter shows that engaging in #music throughout your life is associated with better brain health in older age. @NIHRresearch Full story: news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of…
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Our @exetermed research on the front page of today’s @guardian, on how the pandemic impacted brain health in the over 50s @ProtectStudy @DrAnneCorbett @UniofExeter news.exeter.ac.uk/faculty-of…

Brain health in over 50s deteriorated more rapidly during the pandemic 

Brain health in over 50s deteriorated more rapidly during the pandemic, even if they didn’t have COVID-19, according to major new research linking the pandemic to sustained cognitive decline. ...

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Neil Henderson@hendopolis1 Nov 2023
THE GUARDIAN: Pandemic hit brain health of over 50’s, study finds #TomorrowsPapersToday
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Prevention is the best means of tackling #dementia. Our research has concluded that a healthy lifestyle can help reduce dementia risk by 40%. Learn more at bit.ly/3ZwFycB #ExeterDementia @ExeterMed
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Research by @AarslandDag & @MiguelGBorda2 highlights the importance of understanding malnutrition in people with #dementia to predict functional decline. Research led by @KingsIoPPN & @UniStavanger Read more ▶️maudsleybrc.nihr.ac.uk/posts…
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The preprint of our article on attitudes toward own aging and cognition among individuals living with and without dementia is available on researchsquare.com/article/r… @ProtectStudy @IDEALStudyTweet @ExeterMed @ExeterDementia @exeterpsych @tryfan918 @prof_lindaclare @Clive_Ballard
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Find out who is the smartest of them all, tomorrow, at 'A Christmas Cracker.' @dimbleby_jd will be pitting @BristolUni scientists against @UniofExeter scientists in this fun quiz. Tickets are FREE, donations to #dementia #research welcome. Book now👉buff.ly/2HMVIvv
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Join @dimbleby_jd for a fun, LIVE, quiz on Fri 4 Dec, when @BristolUni scientists will challenge @UniofExeter - join in at home or in the office! The quiz is part of 'A Christmas Cracker' ONLINE event. Tickets are FREE, donations welcome. Book here👉 buff.ly/2HMVIvv
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Recruiting participants ➡️ @ProtectStudy are looking for people over 50 to join their major UK online study! You'll be helping us understand what happens to our brains as we age and why people develop #dementia. Learn more & sign up on 🔗 protectstudy.org.uk
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My presentation on health differences among people with varying profiles of awareness of age-related changes is available on-demand at #GSA2020 @geronsociety @ExeterMed @ProtectStudy @prof_lindaclare @Clive_Ballard
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Can vitamin D prevent cognitive decline? @ProtectStudy VitaMIND is investigating this question! protectstudy.org.uk Another paper found vitamin D was implicated in healthy ageing & deficiency had associated negative symptoms. onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/…
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Dr @byron_creese from @ExeterMed is sharing the most up to date research, on how we can all reduce our risk of dementia, at our online event right now! It is never too early or too late to start looking after your #brain #health. #dementia #Alzheimers #research
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The full text of my paper using PROTECT data to explore the relationship between pain and awareness of age-related changes is now available online ⁦@ExeterMed⁩ ⁦@ProtectStudy⁩ ⁦@Clive_Ballard⁩ ⁦@prof_lindaclare⁩ doi.org/10.1177/204946372096…
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