dementia

The Best Foods to Reduce Your Risk of Dementia

May 20, 2020 Alex Kozovski

Mediterranean diets rich in vegetables, whole grains, and fish can reduce risks of mental decline and dementia, according to two studies from the U.S. National Eye Institute (NEI). “We do not always pay attention to our diets. We need to…

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Forgetful? Check Your Watch

January 11, 2020 Victoria Simpson

Your body clock can affect how well your memory works, science says. Leaving your grocery list at home and forgetting what you put on it isn’t entirely abnormal. These simple acts of forgetfulness don’t necessarily mean you have dementia. They…

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Watching Old Reruns? This is How It Could Be Good For You

January 9, 2020 Victoria Simpson

For those suffering from dementia, familiar emotions can be uplifting. Most of us have at least one or two favorite movies, and songs that will always stay in our hearts. According to experts, when it comes to film, it’s often…

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Are You Always a Bit Tired? You Could Be Setting Yourself Up for Dementia

January 2, 2020 Victoria Simpson

If you get less than 7 hours of sleep a night, and you need a regular amount, it could spell danger for your brain. A whole host of Americans are sleep deprived. According to the Centers for Disease Control and…

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What’s the Youngest Age You Can Develop Dementia?

November 29, 2019 Victoria Simpson

For some, it can hit before mid-life, but these cases are very unusual. November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month. Most of us may feel firm in believing that the disease is something that strikes people in old age. This may be…

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These Are the Clinical Stages of Alzheimer’s

November 24, 2019 Victoria Simpson

There are many, and each has unique boundaries in terms of what to expect. Every disease has different stages of progression, and Alzheimer’s is among them. Knowing where you or a loved one stands with the disease, if suffering from…

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Alzheimer’s Destroys Neurons That Keep Us Awake

August 29, 2019 Victoria Simpson

All that sleepiness isn’t just a lack of rest. Excessive daytime napping has long been on the list of things to look out for, when it comes to detecting the early signs of dementia. Why? Dementia patients are famous for…

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Adopt a Healthy Lifestyle to Help Reduce Your Dementia Risk

May 23, 2019 Victoria Simpson

The number of people suffering from dementia is expected to more than double worldwide in the next 30 years. Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia affect millions of people worldwide. Nothing can protect us from it conclusively, but taking certain…

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A Common Kitchen Staple That Could Help Prevent Dementia, Study Says

May 3, 2019 Alex Kozovski

Recent Alzheimer’s and dementia research suggests protecting your brain could start with what you’re putting on your plate. A new study presented at the 2019 Experiment Biology conference found that eating garlic may counteract age-related problems with memory. These benefits…

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Can’t Remember Her Name? It Could Mean You’re Highly Intelligent

March 24, 2019 Victoria Simpson

It’s about keeping what you need, and discarding the rest. Not being able to remember things can be worrisome. If you’re young, it’s usually tossed off as a momentary glitch. But as you age, many of us fear that forgetfulness…