Dementia
More Than Memory: Coping With The Other Ills Of Alzheimer's
The first problem with the airplane bathroom was its location.<p>It was March. Greg O'Brien and his wife, Mary Catherine, were flying back to Boston from Los Angeles, sitting in economy seats in the middle of the plane. "We're halfway, probably over Chicago," Greg remembers, "and Mary Catherine said, …
4 Best Drinks To Fight Dementia | International Business Times
Tea is a wildly diverse beverage that can be served hot or cold in a variety of flavors, year-round. The benefits of drinking tea go beyond its …
LongevityDementia charity's work shows music can give sufferers access to former lives
The Grenfell Tower charity single was certain to be a hit, with scores of top artists involved and a nation desperate to show victims we care.<p>But so …
Alzheimer's DiseaseWhat Can Prevent Alzheimer’s? Here’s What the Evidence Shows
There’s no strong evidence that anything prevents Alzheimer’s disease, but a few common-sense practices may help delay memory loss, a panel of experts said Thursday.<p>They include controlling high blood pressure, regular exercise and specific memory training exercises.<p>Outside of that, there’s no …
Cognitive ImpairmentPhysical Activity Is Linked to Brain Health, Says a New Alzheimer's Study
Just keep moving.<p>Scientists studying Alzheimer's have found that staying moderately active can lead to healthier brain functions in those at risk of …
Alzheimer's DiseaseNew Study Finds Olive Oil May Prevent Alzheimer’s
A newly published study points out a linkage between olive oil and positive brain effects.<p>Often touted as one of the healthiest fats you can consume, …
Alzheimer's Disease3 lifestyle changes that may help guard against dementia
Simple changes to your lifestyle might delay the start of dementia or slow its progression, a new report suggests.<p>Some scientific evidence indicates …
Alzheimer's DiseaseTo preserve mental acuity into old age, experts suggest focusing on these three things
Preventing the diseases we fear most as we age is rarely a sure or simple matter. But for those determined to slow mental decline and drive down the likelihood of developing dementia, researchers have reached a rare consensus around a trio of straightforward strategies: Engage your brain (but …
Alzheimer's DiseaseThe Truth Behind Turmeric's Health Claims
Does turmeric emit a health aura so strong that it's needless to expound upon the specifics? “Everybody knows about the nutritional benefits of turmeric and how its bioavailability increases when you eat it with black pepper, right?” writes Sharon Flynn in the headnote for fermented turmeric in her …
Alzheimer's DiseaseWhat is 'cognitive reserve'? How we can protect our brains from memory loss and dementia
As we get older we have a greater risk of developing impairments in areas of cognitive function – such as memory, reasoning and verbal ability. We …
The BrainWhen will we cure Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s?
Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease affect more than 1 million people in the UK. Genetic analysis of these diseases has pointed to the …
Alzheimer's DiseaseCheers and Jeers: Rum and Resistance FRIDAY!
1803 votes Vote Now!<p>Who won the week?<p>Senator Al Franken, whose book "Al Franken: Giant of the Senate," shot to the top of the New York Times …
Alzheimer's DiseaseAnti-epilepsy drug restores normal brain activity in mild Alzheimer's disease: Feasibility study suggests suppressing seizure-like activity may help patients
Feasibility study suggests suppressing seizure-like activity may help patients<p>An anti-epileptic drug has been tested for its potential impact on the …
Alzheimer's DiseaseIn ‘Memory’s Last Breath,’ Remembering Life, Before It’s Too Late
Just days before her 61st birthday, Gerda Saunders made a wretched discovery at the neurologist’s office: “Dement” is a verb. “I dement, you dement, he/she/it dements,” Saunders writes in “Memory’s Last Breath: Field Notes on My Dementia.” It’s an unlovely conjugation if ever there was one. Why is …
The ArtsLetters from magazine readers
June 4 Issue<p>“A QUIET DESPERATION,” ABOUT AFRICAN AMERICANS AND ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE, BY MARITA GOLDEN<p>I lost my parents to Alzheimer’s. We lost our father in 2004 and our mother in 2008. To see your loved ones go down with this is rough. The article hit home.<p><b>Kathy Brooks, Brandywine, Md.</b><p>Thank you for …
Alzheimer's Disease'Dad's in his own world now, but still has music in his soul: Glen Campbell's daughter on country icon's Alzheimer's battle
Ashley Campbell’s earliest memories are of her dad strumming his guitar and singing to her in his rich, soaring voice.<p>As she got older and took up …
Alzheimer's DiseaseThis Pop-Up Restaurant in Tokyo Is Run by Dementia Patients
There are many negative stereotypes about people with dementia being incapable of functioning in society, but a new pop-up restaurant in Tokyo is …
FoodDrug fights vision-robbing disease
An experimental drug is showing promise against an untreatable eye disease that blinds older adults - and intriguingly, it seems to work in patients …
Macular DegenerationInterventions to prevent cognitive decline, dementia: Evidence supporting three interventions that might slow cognitive decline and the onset of dementia is encouraging but insufficient to justify a public health campaign focused on their adoption
Evidence supporting three interventions that might slow cognitive decline and the onset of dementia is encouraging but insufficient to justify a …
Public HealthShelby Jewell passes
Shelby Jewell, who founded The Bluegrass Kinsmen back in the early 1970s, passed away on June 17 from complications of Alzheimer’s disease. He was 80 …
Alzheimer's DiseaseThis is how yoga can strengthen your mind as well as your body
Yoga has long been a popular workout for those of us looking to improve flexibility, get in tune with our body and strengthen our core. But now, a …
Alzheimer's DiseaseLatest study says this oil staves off Alzheimer's, preserves memory
Researchers at the college's Lewis Katz School of Medicine found mice with EVOO-enriched diets had better memories and learning abilities compared to …
Alzheimer's Disease$28 million taxpayer dollars went to this 'stupid' Pentagon purchase
So, what's the return policy?<p>We’ve all been there: You order something special, eagerly wait for it to arrive, open that box and — boom, the buyer’s guilt hits hard. Now imagine how a $28 million, non-returnable, "uh-oh" purchase would feel. That’s how much extra cash the Pentagon (*cough cough* …
Stephen HawkingIf You Want To Improve Your Memory, You Should Add This One Thing To Your Diet
Olive oil truly does it all.<p>From dressing salads to soothing chapped lips, this kitchen aid does wonders for beauty treatments, and now studies show …
Alzheimer's DiseaseChronic pain linked to increased dementia risk
<b>Researchers at UC San Francisco have found that older people with persistent pain show quicker declines in memory as they age and are more likely to have dementia years later, an indication that chronic pain could somehow be related to changes in the brain that contribute to dementia.</b><p>The study, …
PainHow can we make advance care planning easier for patients and families?
Dr. Robert Penfold talks about how his father’s death inspired him to work on advance care planning for people with mild cognitive impairment.<p><i>by</i></i> …
Cognitive ImpairmentAlzheimer’s Drug Pipeline Analysis: Have We Hit Peak Amyloid?
A 2014 report provided a stark frame of reference for the challenge of fighting Alzheimer’s disease, showing that 99.6 percent of all drugs in the …
Alzheimer's DiseaseGenes That Affect Diseases And Other Traits May Be Scattered Across Genome
Biomedical researchers tend to envision genes for traits from height to Alzheimer’s disease as being clustered in a limited number of pathways.<p>Two …
Alzheimer's DiseaseBrigham And Women's Hospital - Press Releases
Jun 20, 2017<p><b>Predicting cognitive deficits in people with Parkinson’s disease</b><p>Parkinson’s disease (PD) is commonly thought of as a movement disorder, …
ResearchMaria Shriver creates first coloring book for people with Alzheimer's
If you have a loved one with Alzheimer’s, you know: the disease not only robs people of memories and their very essence, but the ability to connect with family and friends, too.<p>What if something as simple as crayons could help?<p>That’s the idea behind “Color Your Mind: A Coloring Book for Those with …
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