Negative thinking may be hurting your health. A new study has suggested that highly cynical people have an increased risk of developing dementia. Anna-Maija Tolppanen, one of the study’s authors and Professor at the University of Eastern Finland, said, “There have been previous studies that showed that people who were cynical were more likely to …
Researchers at Teesside University have discovered that a combination of cognitive activities, yoga, meditation, and physical exercise can improve the quality of life for individuals battling dementia. This includes mixing elements of yoga, tai chi, qigong, and meditation, along with physical and cognitive exercises, which lessened depression and enhanced physical and mental abilities. …
The week of May 18-24, 2014 is the Alzheimer’s Society’s Dementia Awareness Week. This week is about raising awareness and gaining information and support for those who need it. Find out ways you can get involved: Use Facebook and Twitter One of the easiest things you can do is use your …
For patients with atrial fibrillation, there is an increased risk of developing dementia if they are taking dosages of blood thinning medication that are not at optimal recommended range. “Most patients who develop atrial fibrillation require the use of an anticoagulant to prevent a stroke. The most common anticoagulant used worldwide is Warfarin, and we …
The new health law requires Medicare to cover screening for cognitive impairment during an annual wellness visit, however, a new study found that there is not enough evidence to recommend dementia screenings during wellness visits for people older than 65. Albert Siu, Professor and Chair of Geriatrics and Palliative Care at Mount Sinai School of …
With the increasing rates of Alzheimer’s and dementia, it is understandable that one would be worried at the first sign of symptoms. However, there are over 100 disorders that mimic the symptoms of dementia. “Some of these conditions are not serious, but they’re often missed or misdiagnosed in seniors,” says P. Murali Doraiswamy, coauthor of …
The eyes may not only be the window to the soul, but now, they are a window to early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. A new study links changes in the eye to Alzheimer’s disease, noting that structural changes in the retina—specifically the retinal pigment epithelial layer and the choroidal layer—could signal Alzheimer’s. Researchers at Cedars-Sinai …
Natural disasters, like forest fires or hurricanes, can be dangerous for everyone but can be especially confusing for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease. There are steps that you can take to ensure you are as ready as possible to provide great care in the event of a disaster. Before a Disaster Hits …
In the first study of its kind, researchers from Finland suggest that an individual’s self-reported fitness level at mid-life could predict a person’s future risk of dementia. Researchers followed 3,559 adults for 30 years and found that a person’s increased risk for dementia could be predicted by a simple question about self-rated physical fitness in …
According to a new study, published in the online journal, Neurology, older women with both high estrogen levels and diabetes have a significantly higher risk of dementia, compared to older women without these combined conditions. Previous studies have shown a link between diabetes and dementia and, last year, Medical News Today reported on a study …
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