Alzheimer’s Starts Slow, Then Gets Faster A new study reveals that Alzheimer’s disease advances in two distinct phases, with the second phase causing the most damage to brain cells and specific neurons. Scientists believe this discovery could help to create new treatments for the progressive brain disorder. Nearly seven million people in the United States … Continue reading “Alzheimer’s Starts Slow, Then Gets Faster”
Category: Brain Health
Make Your Brain 5 Years Younger By Doing This One Hour A Week
Make Your Brain 5 Years Younger By Doing This One Hour A Week When older adults forget someone’s name or a telephone number or have trouble finding the right word to say, some explain their forgetfulness by saying, “I’m having a senior moment.” Sometimes, older adults blame their memory lapses or slower cognitive responses on … Continue reading “Make Your Brain 5 Years Younger By Doing This One Hour A Week”
6 Things Longevity Experts Personally Never Do
6 Things Longevity Experts Personally Never Do Aging is an uncomfortable topic for people, especially for those 60 and over. But just because people try to avoid talking about it doesn’t mean that aging will not happen. Dr. Joshua Septimus, a primary care doctor at Houston Methodist Primary Care Group in Texas, put it this … Continue reading “6 Things Longevity Experts Personally Never Do”
Latest On Dementia
Latest On Dementia The increase in the aging population worldwide means more older adults face the possibility of developing dementia, a term for diseases that affect memory, thinking, and the ability to perform daily living activities. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. More than 55 million people have dementia worldwide, according to … Continue reading “Latest On Dementia”
10 Best Anti-Aging Foods, According to Experts
10 Best Anti-Aging Foods, According to Experts You can’t stop the aging process but you can put up a good fight trying to slow it down. And, eating healthy, anti-aging foods regularly is an important weapon to use in the battle. Wendy Bazilian, a registered dietician nutritionist and the owner of Bazilian’s Health in San … Continue reading “10 Best Anti-Aging Foods, According to Experts”
Foods That Can Have A Negative Impact On Your Mental Health
Foods That Can Have A Negative Impact On Your Mental Health When considering the impact of food on our physical health, the discussion usually focuses on how certain foods can lead to health issues, such as heart problems, digestive disorders, or weight gain. The conversation, however, turns toward discussing the negative impact that certain foods … Continue reading “Foods That Can Have A Negative Impact On Your Mental Health”
Can Alzheimer’s And Dementia Be Prevented Or Reversed?
Can Alzheimer’s And Dementia Be Prevented Or Reversed? Cici Zerbe, a retired educator and a lifelong runner, was enjoying life in Novato, California, with her large family when a neurologist diagnosed her with mild cognitive impairment and dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. Zerbe was devastated. Both she and her husband were afraid that she would … Continue reading “Can Alzheimer’s And Dementia Be Prevented Or Reversed?”
A Cheap Drug, Metformin, May Slow Down Aging
A Cheap Drug, Metformin, May Slow Down Aging Older adults are more likely to suffer from cancer, dementia, heart disease, and other chronic diseases. Scientists, however, believe that a “wonder drug,” called Metformin, can prevent these chronic conditions and help older adults live longer. Metformin already exists as a low-cost medication that millions of people … Continue reading “A Cheap Drug, Metformin, May Slow Down Aging”
Researchers Identify Key Factors In Brain Aging
Researchers Identify Key Factors In Brain Aging Diabetes, traffic-related air pollution, and the frequency of alcohol consumption are the most harmful risk factors for dementia, according to a new study published in Nature Communications. An international team of researchers analyzed how certain modifiable risk factors for dementia affect regions in the brain that are already … Continue reading “Researchers Identify Key Factors In Brain Aging”
Apps & Smartphones Detecting Dementia Better Than Standard Tests
Apps & Smartphones Detecting Dementia Better Than Standard Tests A recent study found an innovative smartphone application (app) to be highly accurate in detecting a rare form of dementia. The study, published in the medical journal JAMA Network Open, suggests that the app can identify frontotemporal dementia (FTD) before symptoms appear in people at high … Continue reading “Apps & Smartphones Detecting Dementia Better Than Standard Tests”