Dementia is a broad term referring to all diseases that cause loss of thinking, memory and reasoning skills beyond normal aging. The most common and well known by far is Alzheimer’s disease, but it is not the only one. All types of dementia are characterized by brain cells dying off daily and in high numbers …
A new study finds that doing brain-stimulating activities from your childhood, such as reading books, writing letters and solving everyday problems through old age may help to prevent clinical signs of dementia such as memory loss. “Certain things increase or decrease your vulnerability to cognitive [mental] decline,” said Robert Wilson, the study’s lead author. By …
Green tea has long been known for its antioxidants benefits, but new research is starting to show that it can also help to prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Researchers at the Michigan Alzheimer’s Disease Center discovered that the flavonoid ECGC, or epigallocatechin-3-gallate, found in green tea could bind to the toxic protein beta-amyloid, which collects in patients …
Recent studies on Alzheimer’s disease prevention have focused on the possible benefits of new pharmaceutical drugs, however there is also a growing interest in lifestyle strategies. Diet, and physical and mental exercise might play a role in Alzheimer’s disease prevention. Though there is not yet a cure for this disease, research is suggesting that lifestyle …
When you first receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s, it might feel as if the world is slipping away from you. It can be hard to move at all, much less stay positive and start making future plans that will make the later stages of the disease easier for you and your family. Most people have …
According to a new study, just twenty minutes of yoga could help your brain function better. Researchers at Wayne State University found that people did better, both speed-wise and accuracy-wise, on brain functioning tests after just twenty minutes of Hatha yoga, compared to aerobic exercise. “It appears that following yoga practice, the participants …
Dementia is usually always thought of as a health concern only for the elderly, however for some people, a dementia diagnosis can come earlier. This is known as early-onset dementia, when the loss of memory and cognitive abilities occur at a younger age. “The majority of cases of dementia in the United States are in …
A new study has found that a healthy lifestyle is linked to better memory across all adult age groups, even if you are younger than 40. UCLA researchers and the Gallup organization worked on a poll of 18,552 U.S. adults 18 and older. They found that healthy eating, not smoking and exercising regularly were linked …
As you age, you will experience a certain amount of forgetfulness and find it harder recalling new pieces of information, such as the name of a person you met for the first time last week. On the other hand, “typical signs [of dementia] are extreme forgetfulness, not just forgetting the keys here and there. Rather, …
As dementia symptoms progress in those who have this disease, they require more and more help with their daily activities. However, to the frustration of their caregivers who are providing dementia care, patients may not welcome their help for many reasons. Understanding why your loved one is resisting your help will help you find ways …
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