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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 […]
02/22/2020
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By Darnel Fernandez
Researchers find links between neurological disorders and pollution exposure
Air pollution is an increasingly global problem as more and more industries produce massive amounts of pollutants that bring detrimental effects on air quality and ecosystems. According to the World Health Organization, about 97 percent of cities in low- and middle-income countries do not meet their air quality guidelines. Even in high-income countries, about 49 […]
12/01/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Just 2 teaspoons of nuts can stave off cognitive decline in the elderly
As people grow older, their cognitive health declines. But a new Australian study suggests that aging people can improve their cognitive function if they eat large amounts of nuts every day. The researchers surveyed more than 4,800 Chinese adults who were 55 years of age or older for 15 years. They discovered a link between eating more than […]
11/17/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Novel finding suggests magnets can improve working memory
There may be a new alternative option for treating Alzheimer’s disease or dementia without resorting to toxic pharmaceutical drugs. A new approach uses magnets to stimulate the brain’s working memory. Researchers at Duke University have recently debuted an experimental therapy called repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) which applies a high-frequency magnetic pulse to the left prefrontal cortex […]
10/04/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Have you heard of the MIND diet? Here’s how eating can help boost brain health
One of the many natural ways to boost brain health is to eat the right kinds of food. And there’s a specific diet that can help keep your brain sharp and healthy – the aptly named “MIND” diet. The MIND diet, which stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay, was developed by a team of […]
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 […]
09/29/2019
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By Melissa Smith
Regular exercise can keep dementia at bay – adding more hours reduces the brain’s aging process
Dementia is one of the most common problems older adults encounter, but no matter how common it is, it can be preventable. One of the best ways to keep dementia at bay is to exercise regularly, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Network Open. This is good news for those who are […]
05/19/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Antiepileptic drugs have NO place in Alzheimer’s treatments: Study reveals they cause longer hospital stays in patients
People with Alzheimer’s disease who use antiepileptic drugs are more likely to stay in hospitals for longer, according to a study published in the Journal of American Medical Directors Association. Researchers from the University of Eastern Finland found that those who took antiepileptic drugs added eight more hospital days to their stay. In the study, the […]
05/11/2019
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By Vicki Batts
C’est la vie, we all get old: Don’t just ACCEPT Alzheimer’s as inevitable; these lifestyle options can help you prevent it
Many people assume that dementia is a “normal” part of the aging process — but the truth is that memory loss and cognitive decline are not rites of passage in your golden years. Recent survey data from the Dementia Attitudes Monitor shows that over 20 percent of people in the United Kingdom believe that dementia […]
04/28/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Diet and language: Type 2 diabetes linked to decline in speech skills among the elderly, says study
If you are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes, you need to follow a nutritious and healthy diet since the condition affects your blood glucose levels. But diabetes doesn’t just affect your blood sugar. According to a study, Type 2 diabetes can also affect verbal fluency, especially among older patients. The study was published in the journal Diabetologia. […]
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