Alzheimer’s Treatments: What’s Coming? Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most dreaded and devastating illnesses worldwide. Not only does the neurodegenerative disorder affect individuals diagnosed with the disease, but it also impacts their family members who care for them, sometimes with assistance from a caregiver. More than seven million Americans 65 and older are living … Continue reading “Alzheimer’s Treatments: What’s Coming?”
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Herb Linked to Better Memory, Lower Anxiety, and Alzheimer’s Protection
Herb Linked to Better Memory, Lower Anxiety, and Alzheimer’s Protection Consuming a small amount of rosemary, whether through meals, tea, or oil, can offer a surprisingly large number of benefits. The aromatic herb native to the Mediterranean region has many capabilities. It can enhance the flavors of meat, vegetables, and other foods, as well as … Continue reading “Herb Linked to Better Memory, Lower Anxiety, and Alzheimer’s Protection”
Latest On Alzheimer’s Disease
Latest On Alzheimer’s Disease Jake Heinrichs, a 50-year-old New York City resident, inherited a gene associated with Alzheimer’s, a memory-robbing brain disease that claimed the lives of his father and brother at around the same age. Knowing what may await him, Heinrichs signed up for a clinical trial to test an experimental anti-amyloid drug on … Continue reading “Latest On Alzheimer’s Disease”
Reduce Your Risk Of Dementia
Reduce Your Risk Of Dementia A new study is getting attention after suggesting that the vaccine for shingles not only protects against the painful rash but also offers some protection against dementia. A research team at Stanford University examined data from over 280,000 older adults in Wales and found that individuals who received the original … Continue reading “Reduce Your Risk Of Dementia”
Dementia Risk Doubles For Women After 65
Dementia Risk Doubles For Women After 65! Developing dementia is a fear that both men and women have as they get older. However, women are more concerned since studies are finding that they have a greater risk of developing the disease. Dementia refers to a group of brain disorders that lead to a progressive decline … Continue reading “Dementia Risk Doubles For Women After 65”
Escaping Alzheimer’s
Escaping Alzheimer’s Doug Whitney comes from a family whose members are almost certain to develop Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive brain disease that impairs memory, thinking skills, and the ability to manage daily living activities. Whitney and his relatives have a gene called presenilin 2 (PSEN2), which is linked to an increased risk for early-onset … Continue reading “Escaping Alzheimer’s”
Rapid Brain Aging Happens At Certain Ages
Rapid Brain Aging Happens At Certain Ages When we reach certain milestone birthdays, especially the 50th, it’s not unusual to start feeling as if we are getting old. Now, a new study has found that just as our bodies age, our brains age at certain points in our lives, too. Research led by a team … Continue reading “Rapid Brain Aging Happens At Certain Ages”
Warding Off Dementia
Warding Off Dementia A new study suggests that putting down the TV remote and picking up a book to read may help people over 60 prevent dementia. How older adults spend their free time has a profound impact on their long-term brain health, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of South … Continue reading “Warding Off Dementia”
Warding Off Dementia
Warding Off Dementia A new study suggests that putting down the TV remote and picking up a book to read may help people over 60 prevent dementia. How older adults spend their free time has a profound impact on their long-term brain health, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of South … Continue reading “Warding Off Dementia”
Dementia: Things To Lower Your Risk
Dementia: Things To Lower Your Risk More than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s and dementia, a devastating brain disorder that affects thinking, memory, and behavior that can interfere with daily life. Family history, overall health, and other factors can contribute to dementia, which is the seventh leading cause of death globally. However, individuals … Continue reading “Dementia: Things To Lower Your Risk”