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”
Category: Brain Health
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”
Why Do I Wake Up at 3 a.m. Or 4 a.m.?
Why Do I Wake Up at 3 a.m. Or 4 a.m.? If you often wake up at 3 a.m. or 4 a.m., you are not alone. One sleep study found that 35.5 percent of people wake up in the middle of the night at least three times a week. Waking up at this time of … Continue reading “Why Do I Wake Up at 3 a.m. Or 4 a.m.?”
Things To Do To Be Happy All Day
Things To Do To Be Happy All Day It’s important to have a morning routine that sets you up for having a good day. However, happiness experts say that what you do the night before is equally important as what you do in the morning. It might surprise you that making a few small adjustments … Continue reading “Things To Do To Be Happy All Day”
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”
This Simple Habit Improves Cognitive Health and Makes Your Brain Act Younger
This Simple Habit Improves Cognitive Health and Makes Your Brain Act Younger A new study suggests that there is a simple action middle-aged adults can take every day to improve their brainpower and restore cognitive health to the extent that their brain functions as though it were several years younger. Adults become concerned about their … Continue reading “This Simple Habit Improves Cognitive Health and Makes Your Brain Act Younger”
Being Outside Improves Mental Health
Being Outside Improves Mental Health Many prescription medications are available to help manage stress and reduce anxiety. However, for patients facing high stress levels in urban areas, some doctors are prescribing “nature pills” that promote spending time outdoors. A new study reveals that urban dwellers can reduce their stress hormone levels by walking away from … Continue reading “Being Outside Improves Mental Health”