At 77, She’s as Fit as a 25-year-old Jeannie Rice is nothing short of amazing. The 77-year-old runner has won several races and broken world records in the 75-79 age group across all distances. At 5 feet 2 inches tall, the 95-pound runner even beat the fastest men in that age group. Runner’s World reports … Continue reading “At 77, She’s as Fit as a 25-year-old”
Category: Brain Health
Neurologist Develops Innovative Device to Treat Parkinson’s Disease
Neurologist Develops Innovative Device to Treat Parkinson’s Disease Keith Krehbiel has been living with Parkinson’s disease for nearly three decades. Although he was 42 years old when he was diagnosed with the neurodegenerative disorder, his Parkinson’s symptoms began when he was 40 years old. His symptoms were initially misdiagnosed as repetitive stress injury from computer … Continue reading “Neurologist Develops Innovative Device to Treat Parkinson’s Disease”
Stem Cells To Treat Parkinson’s?
Stem Cells To Treat Parkinson’s? Promising new research has shown positive results from using stem cell therapy to treat Parkinson’s disease. Researchers have been encouraged by their findings, which are also inspiring hope in people living with Parkinson’s , a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. The studies have involved transplanting stem cells into the brains of people … Continue reading “Stem Cells To Treat Parkinson’s?”
‘Gaba is the off switch of the brain’: Is it also the answer to better sleep, sobriety and less anxiety?
‘Gaba is the off switch of the brain’: Is it also the answer to better sleep, sobriety, and less anxiety? The brain produces various neurotransmitters, and one, in particular, has caught the attention of researchers and inspired the creation of non-alcoholic drinks. GABA, short for gamma-aminobutyric acid, is an amino acid and a neurotransmitter produced … Continue reading “‘Gaba is the off switch of the brain’: Is it also the answer to better sleep, sobriety and less anxiety?”
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”
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.?”