Dementia is becoming more common around the world  – here’s what we can do

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum./ Author: Naoko Tochibayashi, Public Engagement Lead, World Economic Forum, Japan, Naoko Kutty, Writer, Forum Agenda The G7 Hiroshima Summit, chaired by Japan, one of the most advanced super-aged societies in the world, has come to a close. At the G7 […]

These 7 simple habits could halve your risk of dementia

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Simon Read, Senior Writer, Formative Content More than 55 million people live with dementia, and it is one of the biggest causes of death and disability worldwide. Research shows a healthy lifestyle can cut the chances of getting […]

Here’s how exercise alters our brain chemistry – and could prevent dementia

This article is brought to you thanks to the collaboration of The European Sting with the World Economic Forum. Author: Emma Charlton, Senior Writer, Formative Content Exercise boosts levels of a protein that strengthens communication between brain cells. Physical activity may help build synaptic health, even at late ages, new research shows. Protecting brain health is rising up […]

The interface between palliative care and dementia

This article was exclusively written for The European Sting by Ms. Danielle Correia Furtado and Fernanda Clara da Silva are both second year medical students at Universidade do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte (UERN) in Mossoró, Brazil. They are affiliated to the International Federation of Medical Students Associations (IFMSA), cordial partner of The Sting. The opinions […]