A new observational study is suggesting that commonly used drugs to treat Alzheimer’s disease may actually have another benefit of preventing heart attacks and premature deaths. Swedish researchers reviewed records on 7,073 Alzheimer’s patients taking cholinesterase inhibitors, such as Aricept, Exelon, Reminyl and other brands. After over approximately 17 months of follow up, 831 of …
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 …
If you are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, there will be some significant changes in your daily life. Things that you have once done easily will start to become increasingly difficult. The following suggestions may help you to cope with these changes and plan for them. Doing Difficult Tasks: You might find familiar activities such …
It happens to all of us: you stop at the store and forget the one thing that you needed to remember. You blank on your co-worker’s husband’s name. Where are those darn keys!?! It is normal to be forgetful once in a while, especially if you’ve got a lot on your plate. But even if …
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