Alz01 wrote a new post, What Every Alzheimer’s Caregiver Should Know About This Leading Cause of Disability 1 week ago
New research sheds light on one of the most common problems in older people: falls, which are of particular concern…
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Numerous studies suggest that regular physical activity and cognitively challenging activities like reading and doing crossword puzzles may bolster the…
Alz01 wrote a new post, Hormones and Memory Connection 3 weeks ago
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Alz01 wrote a new post, This Powerhouse Berry Boosts Brain Power 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Experts often advise a heart-healthy diet rich in fruits and vegetables for optimal brain health. Now a new study suggests…
Alz01 wrote a new post, Does Talk Therapy Have An Impact on Alzheimer’s? 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Depression is common in people with Alzheimer’s disease, and people with the condition are often prescribed antidepressants and other behavior-modifying…
Alz01 wrote a new post, Which Common Vitamin Could Lower Dementia Risk? 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Taking measures to assure you have adequate levels of vitamin D may help to keep the brain in good working…
Alz01 wrote a new post, Nearly Half of Older Americans Could Cut Their Alzheimer’s Risk 2 months ago
Almost half of American men and women aged 45 and over could cut their risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by…
Alz01 wrote a new post, Social Isolation Can Increase Your Alzheimer’s Risk 2 months, 1 week ago
Being socially cut off from others can increase your risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, according to…
Alz01 wrote a new post, Alzheimer’s in Your Family? 7 Health Habits May Lower Your Risk 2 months, 3 weeks ago
The American Heart Association and American Stroke Association have identified seven steps for maintaining optimal brain health throughout life. The…
Alz01 wrote a new post, Dementia Risks Vary in the Later Decades of Life 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Heart disease and diabetes are well known risk factors for dementia in later life. Now a new study shows that…
Alz01 wrote a new post, 3 Antioxidants in Fruits and Vegetables That May Help Fight Alzheimer’s Disease 2 months, 3 weeks ago
A very large number of studies suggest that antioxidants, the natural compounds found in fruits, vegetables and other foods, may…
Alz01 wrote a new post, Loss of Smell May Be an Early Sign of Alzheimer’s Disease 2 months, 3 weeks ago
A declining sense of smell may be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, a new report confirms. The study found…
Alz01 wrote a new post, Mindfulness Techniques May Help Ward Off Depression in Caregivers 3 months, 1 week ago
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease can take a toll on both mind and body. The near-constant stresses…
Alz01 wrote a new post, For Better Brain Health, Try a Walk in the Park 3 months, 1 week ago
To help keep the mind and memory sharp, try taking in the trees and greenery in a local park. A…
Alz01 wrote a new post, Owning a Pet May Be Good for Your Brain 3 months, 2 weeks ago
Dogs and cats may help to keep the aging brain in good working order. And the longer you have a…
Alz01 wrote a new post, A Healthy Lifestyle Can Mean Living Longer and Free of Alzheimer’s Disease 3 months, 2 weeks ago
A healthy lifestyle can lead to a longer life, and more of those years will be free of Alzheimer’s disease,…
Alz01 wrote a new post, Regular Exercise May Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk by up to a Third 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Staying physically fit may lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease by up to 33 percent, according to a new…
Alz01 wrote a new post, Excessive Napping Linked to Increased Alzheimer’s Risk 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Older men and women who take long or frequent daytime naps are at increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. And…
Alz01 wrote a new post, Having Memory Problems Doesn’t Mean You’ll Develop Alzheimer’s 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Many older men and women with memory problems are given a diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, a brain…
Alz01 wrote a new post, These Unusual Symptoms May Affect Your Alzheimer’s Risk 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Can having certain medical conditions affect your risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease up to 15 years later? It might, according…