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05/13/2020
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By Arsenio Toledo
The link between sleep deprivation and Alzheimer’s
Studies have shown that there’s a relationship between dementia and exercise, nutrition and social interaction. One other important factor you need to consider if you want to lower your risk of Alzheimer’s disease is the amount of restful sleep you get every night. In a landmark study published in the journal The Lancet, researchers found that around a third of […]
12/29/2019
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By Michael Alexander
Brush your teeth every day to keep brain disease away: Study links gingivitis bacteria to increased risk of Alzheimer’s
Maintaining good oral health can help slow down the development of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research. In a study published in Science Advances, researchers discovered that Porphyromonas gingivalis, a bacterium that causes chronic periodontitis (gum infection), colonizes the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. The toxic substances produced by P. gingivalis — called gingipains — correlate with the levels […]
11/18/2019
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By Darnel Fernandez
Crossword-loving puzzleheads have better brain function – even later in life
With the rise of online media, many people consider newspapers to be a dying medium. However, hidden inside your local paper could be the key to a younger brain. Crossword puzzles and Sudoku are often associated with older adults who still prefer to read newspapers. Now, recent evidence suggests that doing these puzzles regularly could lead […]
11/02/2019
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By Tracey Watson
A prebiotic-rich diet can improve cognitive function, delay decline
According to the World Health Organization, around 50 million people worldwide are affected by dementia. In the United States alone, for example, 5.8 million people are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease. However, while only a small percentage of people are diagnosed with full-blown dementia, every single person on the planet will eventually be affected to […]
07/16/2019
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By Cassie B.
Antidepressants linked to dementia: Mental meds may just trade one condition for another
Antidepressants and antihistamines are among the most common types of medications people take, and they belong to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. These drugs can treat a variety of health problems, including COPD, asthma, depression, dizziness, gastrointestinal problems, overactive bladder, and the symptoms of Parkinson’s. Although they can be effective, a large new […]
07/05/2019
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By Cassie B.
Heavy metals accumulate in your brain: Could this be the true cause of Alzheimer’s?
Alzheimer’s disease might not strike fear in your mind the way cancer does, but it kills more people than prostate and breast cancer combined. It has become an epidemic, and scientists are still trying to decipher the exact mechanisms of the disease. One thing that is becoming increasingly apparent, however, is the role that heavy […]
06/30/2019
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By Cassie B.
Could dementia be just another manifestation of chronic inflammation?
Cognitive decline is a part of getting older to some extent, but what causes some people to develop full-blown dementia while others will never experience it? While much about this illness remains a mystery, researchers are honing in on inflammation as a root cause of this condition. Blaming chronic inflammation on aging is an easy […]
06/25/2019
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By Cassie B.
Aluminum can foil your good health: Do you use this neurotoxin in your kitchen?
If you take a look around a typical kitchen, you’re likely to find a lot of aluminum. It’s not something you might give much thought normally, but once you start looking for it, you’ll find it everywhere, from the pans in your cabinet to the foil in your drawer and the canned vegetables in your […]
06/21/2019
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By Cassie B.
You can outrun dementia: Keeping active throughout middle age reduces your risk
What comes to mind when you think of ways to prevent dementia? Many people associate brain exercises with reducing your risk of this heartbreaking illness, but it turns out that physical exercise can be just as beneficial. The latest study supporting this idea recently appeared in the journal Neurology. Researchers looked at 800 Swedish women […]
06/18/2019
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By Michelle Simmons
Can managing your blood pressure lower your risk of dementia?
As you age, your thinking, reasoning, and remembering tend to decline – which is normal. However, when those cognitive functions decline much more significantly than what occurs with normal aging, it could be a sign of dementia. Because of the complications dementia can bring to a person’s life, researchers continue to investigate various health approaches […]
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