Dementia: Study Finds Connection Between Excessive Napping And Dementia It’s normal for older adults to take a nap during the daytime, especially if they want to catch up on sleep that they lost the night before. In fact, taking a short nap in the afternoon has been shown to boost energy and improve brain function. … Continue reading “Dementia: Study Finds Connection Between Excessive Napping And Dementia”
Category: Brain Health
Permanent Daylight Savings Time
Permanent Daylight Savings Time Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Florida) believes Americans want to stop the “back-and-forth clock changing” that occurs every March when many states switch over to Daylight Saving Time (DST). So, Rubio and Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.), co-authored a bill to make DST the permanent time of the United States. On March 15, the … Continue reading “Permanent Daylight Savings Time”
Eating Right For Sharper Memory And Focus, And What Not To Eat
Eating Right For Sharper Memory And Focus, And What Not To Eat Dr. Uma Naidoo, nutritional psychiatrist and faculty member at Harvard Medical School, says there’s one question that her patients repeatedly ask her: “How can I maximize the power of my brain?” After years of studying the intricate connection between the gut and the … Continue reading “Eating Right For Sharper Memory And Focus, And What Not To Eat”
Exercise Your Brain For Better Memory
Exercise Your Brain For Better Memory If older adults were asked to list their top 10 worries, there’s a good chance that memory loss would rank near the top of the list. After all, it’s possible to make a mistake when something you know doesn’t surface in the moment you need it. So, it’s no … Continue reading “Exercise Your Brain For Better Memory”
Anti-Aging Foods! Stay Young With Food!
Anti-Aging Foods! Stay Young With Food! It is said that an apple a day keeps the doctor away, but did you know that apples along with other superfoods can support healthy aging? Nutritionists and health experts say the beverages and foods that we consume on a regular basis can make a difference in our health … Continue reading “Anti-Aging Foods! Stay Young With Food!”
Latest Coronavirus News
Latest Coronavirus News Public health authorities recently delivered some good news in the ongoing fight against coronavirus disease: The number of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations dropped 53 percent, from January 15 to February 2. Unfortunately, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also reported COVID deaths are on the rise, averaging 2,404 … Continue reading “Latest Coronavirus News”
Alzheimer’s disease, there are several signs and symptoms to watch for!
Alzheimer’s disease, there are several signs and symptoms to watch for! Older adults who misplace their keys, forget an appointment, or miss a bill payment date once in a while may believe they are in the beginning stage of Alzheimer’s disease. Occasional forgetfulness, however, can be a normal part of aging. But, there is cause … Continue reading “Alzheimer’s disease, there are several signs and symptoms to watch for!”
Get Great Sleep
Get Great Sleep A cup of coffee may give us an energy boost in the morning, but caffeine can’t help us overcome the fatigue, drowsiness, and other effects of not getting a good night’s sleep. Sleep is essential to our bodies. Yet, if we don’t get enough sleep on a regular basis, it can affect … Continue reading “Get Great Sleep”
What is getting in the way of caregiving for a loved one with ALZ?
What is getting in the way of caregiving for a loved one with ALZ? Ray Burow knew nothing about caregiving when she was thrust into that role after her elderly parent was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. In fact, Burow described herself as “ignorant”—like many others in her situation—about caregiving. She compared caregiving for someone with … Continue reading “What is getting in the way of caregiving for a loved one with ALZ?”
Parkinson’s Disease Rates Exploding
Parkinson’s Disease Rates Exploding Growing evidence suggests that a chemical widely used in industrial degreasing, dry cleaning products, shoe polish, and paint removers may be contributing to an increase in the number of Parkinson’s disease cases. The chemical trichloroethylene (TCE) is usually found where hazardous waste has been dumped and left out in the open … Continue reading “Parkinson’s Disease Rates Exploding”