KsD up to date: Reports and news from around the world

3.8 min readPublished On: 5. February 2025By Categories: causes, forms of treatment, Prevention

To kick off 2025, we would again like to draw your attention to current articles from the internet that are closely related to our core topic of lifestyle-oriented and responsible prevention and treatment of dementia and its relevance. The opinions expressed there serve as a stimulus for critical debate. They do not necessarily correspond to the positions we represent, but in all cases they enrich the basis for discussion. We also refer to the freely available studies cited at the end – see for yourself!

Latest findings show: A tea could ward off dementia (Fuldaer Zeitung 01.02.2025)

Can you protect yourself against dementia? Recent study results provide the answer and identify a type of tea that could help prevent or delay dementia and Alzheimer’s disease .

(At Knowledge stops Dementia you can find further studies that confirm this connection)

According to study: How often you have a bowel movement says something about your health (Chip 31.01.2025)

Researchers have discovered that the frequency of bowel movements influences the risk of dangerous diseases.n old medical proverb says: “Death is in the gut.” This is because the gut not only houses a large part of the immune system, but is also involved in many important metabolic processes. Vital nutrients are absorbed from food in the intestine and transported to the organs via the blood.

If something is wrong with the intestinal flora, this not only has unpleasant effects on digestion, but also on the health of the entire body. Intensive research is currently being carried out into how a disturbed intestinal flora, also known as the microbiome, affects diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and multiple sclerosis.

(The article confirms that gut health is a key factor in the prevention of dementia)

Late REM sleep could be a sign of Alzheimer’s disease (MDR 28.01.2025)

Researchers from the USA and China have discovered that the length and quality of sleep determine the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. REM sleep, in which the eyes move rapidly, plays a particularly important role. During this sleep phase, the brain processes memories, particularly of an emotional nature, and stores them in long-term memory. If REM sleep is disturbed, this can have a negative effect on the brain.

(At Knowledge stops Dementia you can read in detail why good sleep quality is important for dementia prevention)

Astonishing study: This food is said to prevent dementia (t-online 27.01.2025)

Is dementia an inevitable fate? No. There are ways and means of preventing it. One of these has now been identified in a food study.

(Read more about the connection between dementia prevention and nutrition at Knowledge stops Dementia)

New study provides alarming insights: This is how processed meat increases your risk of dementia (Focus online 25.01.2025)

A recent study from the USA draws attention to the health risks of processed red meat. Of particular concern is the link to an increased risk of dementia and accelerated cognitive decline.

(You can read more at Knowledge stops Dementia about how highly processed foods potentially endanger mental health)

Call for personalized prevention of neurological diseases (Medical Journal 07.01.2025)

The German Society of Neurology (DGN) is in favor of a new approach to the prevention of neurological diseases.

(Please also take a look at the Top interview with Prof. Dr. Spitz on the importance of preventing dementia)

One headline in particular caught our eye: The study, which was published in the journal “Neurology”, was impressive for the sheer number of 133,000 participants who were observed over a period of 43 years. The study looked at the consumption of processed red meat and found that it was associated with an increased risk of dementia and a deterioration in cognitive function:

  1. People who consumed at least 0.25 portions (about 20 grams) of processed red meat per day had a 13% increased risk of developing dementia.
  2. The consumption of processed red meat was associated with accelerated cognitive aging, which amounted to about 1.61 years for global cognition and 1.69 years for verbal memory.
  3. Replacing a daily portion of red meat with nuts or pulses was associated with a 19% lower risk of dementia.

These findings highlight the potential cognitive risks of excessive red meat consumption and emphasize the importance of a balanced diet for brain health. Feel free to stop by Knowledge stops Dementia to read more about why and how a healthy diet and other lifestyle adjustments can help you maintain your mental health for longer!

On that note, we, the Knowledge Stops Dementia team, wish you a wonderful start to a happy, peaceful and healthy 2025 !

References:

  • Jin, J., Chen, J., Cavaillès, C., Yaffe, K., Winer, J., Stankeviciute, L., … & Leng, Y. (2025). Association of rapid eye movement sleep latency with multimodal biomarkers of Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s & Dementia, e14495. https://doi.org/10.1002/alz.14495
  • Johnson-Martínez, J. P., Diener, C., Levine, A. E., Wilmanski, T., Suskind, D. L., Ralevski, A., … & Gibbons, S. M. (2024). Aberrant bowel movement frequencies coincide with increased microbe-derived blood metabolites associated with reduced organ function. Cell Reports Medicine,5(7). https://doi.org/10.1016/j.xcrm.2024.101646
  • Shibata, S., Noguchi-Shinohara, M., Shima, A., Ozaki, T., Usui, Y., Taki, Y., … & Ono, K. (2025). Green tea consumption and cerebral white matter lesions in community-dwelling older adults without dementia. npj Science of Food,9(1), 2. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41538-024-00364-w
  • Pan, Y., Wallace, T. C., Karosas, T., Bennett, D. A., Agarwal, P., & Chung, M. (2024). Association of Egg Intake With Alzheimer’s Dementia Risk in Older Adults: The Rush Memory and Aging Project. The Journal of Nutrition, S0022-3166. https://jn.nutrition.org/article/S0022-3166(24)00289-X/abstract
  • Li, Y., Li, Y., Gu, X., Liu, Y., Dong, D., Kang, J. H., … & Wang, D. (2025). Long-term intake of red meat in relation to dementia risk and cognitive function in US adults. Neurology,104(3), e210286. https://doi.org/10.1212/WNL.0000000000210286

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