Is It Dementia or This Very Treatable Health Problem?
When doctors misdiagnose dementia…
When doctors misdiagnose dementia…
Cold winter weather and dark mornings may fill you with the desire to put your head back on the pillow, close your eyes and go back to sleep. If you do, it’s understandable, but it’s not a good idea.
While they may taste good and even lift your spirits in the short term, in the long-term, studies show they’re increasing your risk for everything from heart disease to brain fog and dementia.
The recent finding that the brain's immune system is linked to Alzheimer's lends support to the idea that pathogens such as viruses could be one cause of the disease.
A new, novel therapy for people suffering with Parkinson’s disease is drug free and requires no anesthetic, no incision, and no hospital stay.If that sounds too good to be true, then you’ll want to
Your doctor probably hasn’t told you, but your brain has a superpower that allows your memory to stay healthy at any age—as long as you keep fueling the process. That power is the ability of neurons
If you think Alzheimer’s disease happens only to older people, think again. A Chinese teenager has become the world’s youngest person to be diagnosed with the condition.Although Alzheimer’s can
Whether it’s the greenery of gardens and parks or the blue hues of aquatic environments, immersing oneself in nature reduces the risk of serious psychological distress - the kind that can lead to
Your brain loves your brisk morning walk. Want to supersize those cognitive benefits? Add a friend!New research from Japan suggests that when you combine exercise with socializing, the payoff may be
Regular readers of our family of publications have heard us sound the alarm regarding the impact of stress on virtually every aspect of our health, from heart disease to cancer.Recently, we’ve cast a
The statistics are shocking: African American adults are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease as white adults. Why is this?Genetic factors come to mind as an explanation. But two new
stem cells can help save your memory from age-related decline
No one gets through life without getting constipated. It’s one of the great equalizers among us humans. But new research shows that the many treatments available for constipation may deliver some
You know that the health of your body is linked to the health of your brain. A healthy cardiovascular system and well-functioning digestive system are critical to a sharp memory. But what you may not
The world’s first “smart patch” to both deliver the COVID-19 vaccine and measure its effectiveness was developed in 2021.Now the technology has been extended to early detection of the memory-wasting
It's very well known that sugar and, in particular, the sugar called fructose, can wreak havoc on the body and brain. And now a group of researchers believe fructose may be connected to the increase
When it comes to fighting dementia, the mainstream has nothing new to offer.It’s the same old risky drugs… unproven therapies… and endless hours of “investigative” scans and procedures.Fortunately,
For good brain health, diet matters. As we’ve reported here many times, long-term consumption of a Mediterranean style diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, and olive oil, leads to better cognition in
The brain is protected from toxins and other insults by the blood-brain barrier. It’s an important line of defense against damage and infection. But with aging it becomes “leaky,” leaving the brain