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08/30/2021
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By Ralph Flores
Essential oil from this Turkish medicinal plant found to reduce dementia-related anxiety and depression
A species of St. John’s wort (Hypericum) that’s native to Central Asia may alleviate depression and anxiety, especially for those with dementia. In a report published in the Journal of Essential Oil Research, researchers from Firat University in Turkey examined the anti-anxiety and anti-depression properties of Hypericum scabrum. Behavioral changes among those with dementia Dementia isn’t a […]
04/15/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Doctors are now suggesting de-prescribing antipsychotics since they INCREASE dementia risk – who knew?
Talk about the dose making the poison – a common class of drugs prescribed to treat Parkinson’s disease and depression can increase a person’s risk of dementia, according to a large study conducted by the University of Nottingham in England. The study, which was published in JAMA Internal Medicine, investigated the link between taking anticholinergic drugs and dementia risk. Anticholinergics are […]
01/26/2020
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By Ralph Flores
Does “bad cholesterol” have a role in early-onset Alzheimer’s disease?
Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic illness that robs a person of his memory and thinking skills. In the US, as many as five million adults suffer from this debilitating illness, with most symptoms appearing after age 60, based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. However, there are some cases where people develop symptoms of the […]
11/06/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Peroxynitrite: A dangerous link between GMOs and Wi-Fi
People are living in dangerous times – that much is a given. But what people don’t know is that these “dangers” are already closeby, chief of which are poor diet and lifestyle choices. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in fact, identifies the two as primary drivers for chronic illnesses, which include heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. […]
10/04/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Can you juice up your gray matter? Study finds mild electrical stimulation improves brain function in the elderly
Aging is inevitable – and with it, comes memory loss. But a recent study in Nature Neuroscience presents a novel therapy to improve cognition in older adults. In their report, researchers from Boston University noted how 25 minutes of non-invasive electrical stimulation led to improvements in working memory in older adults. “These findings are important because they not only give us new […]
06/07/2019
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By Ralph Flores
How does the brain respond to Alzheimer’s? Research suggests it may try to protect certain areas
A recent study by researchers from the U.K. and New Zealand produced the largest dataset of region-specific protein expression in six functionally distinct regions of a human Alzheimer’s brain, namely the hippocampus, cingulate gyrus, entorhinal cortex, sensory cortex, motor cortex, and cerebellum. The study was published in the journal Communication Biology and is available online […]
04/19/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Marijuana found to reduce blood flow to the brain: Study authors suggest this may increase risk of dementia, but this effect also makes it medicinally useful for epileptics
Scientific literature regarding the effects of marijuana currently has been expanding. This has resulted in a plethora of studies, mainly how marijuana can affect the brain. While earlier studies have shown that it can help with treatment of brain-related disorders such as epilepsy, more recent tests not indicate that marijuana lowers blood circulation to some […]
03/29/2019
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By Ralph Flores
The neuroprotective benefits of coconut oil
It’s no surprise that in some regions of the world, coconuts are called the “tree of life.” It’s not just because no part of the tree goes unwasted, it’s also due to its multiple health benefits. Recent studies, in particular, have shown that the use of coconuts — especially coconut oil — is linked to […]
02/21/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Natural remedies are working: Dementia rates are dropping among older people who stay mentally and physically active
Cases of dementia in the U.S. have significantly dropped in the last decade. The dip is attributed to an increase in mental and physical activity among older adults, research notes. Additionally, this was observed despite the upswing of diseases previously linked to the onset of dementia such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity. According to the […]
01/11/2019
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By Ralph Flores
The risk factors of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the U.S., but recent studies have ranked it third after they found that deaths caused by this disease were underreported. In addition, many people who potentially have Alzheimer’s never receive a diagnosis for their condition. Given this development, this puts Alzheimer’s disease just behind heart […]
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