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We may not bat an eye over the idea of children getting daily naps, but most adults probably aren’t taking them even if they feel tired in the afternoon. According to a -Pew Research- poll, only 34% of US adults nap regularly. The majority of these people are over 80, but small portions of all age groups take at least some daytime rest. The health effects of getting some extra shuteye during the day...
June 23, 2021
Is the polluted air many of us breathe every day putting us at risk of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and more? It turns out that for younger people, this higher risk of health problems caused by exposure to air pollution is a real possibility. Let’s take a look at the link between air pollution and neurodegenerative disease. What Causes Air Pollution? - Many- factors- cause air pollution. The combustion...
June 7, 2021
Having a healthy heart is great for longevity. But it may come as a surprise to learn that it may also be good for our memory and other cognitive functions. New research suggests that much of what’s healthy for a person’s heart may also benefit their brain. Taking Good Care of the Heart - Choices like not smoking and staying in a healthy weight range are good for our heart and these great choices are...
March 4, 2021
Alzheimer's disease is the -most common form of dementia. While a single direct cause is still not entirely known, there are some things scientists are learning that may aid in the prevention. Sugary snacks, starchy foods and processed meats aren’t the healthiest options. But could these foods also increase your Alzheimer's risk? - The Apparent Sugar and Alzheimer's Link - Consuming too much sugar...
July 13, 2020
Are you drinking enough water? Dehydration can have -serious effects- on a person, affecting multiple systems in the body. But the long-term effects it can have on the brain are particularly scary. Research has shown dehydration can cause impaired performance, depressed mood, memory problems and structural changes to the brain that can be visualized on an fMRI. Over time, those changes, which include...
May 13, 2020
We’ve all heard that aluminum is not good for us. But most people connect that warning to cookware and certain products that are known to contain aluminum (such as cosmetics and underarm deodorant). But how many of us make the connection to aluminum foil? - Most of us cook with aluminum foil at some point, even though we know that aluminum is not good for our health. We still grill fish on aluminum...
September 7, 2019
Between 2000 and 2015 death from Alzheimer’s disease increased 123%. In the same period death from other major diseases in our country declined. This data point may surprise you as Alzheimer’s and related dementias today still share a common reality; they cannot be prevented, slowed or cured. After my mother’s death in 2015, I met with her geriatric psychiatrist. Our conversation transported me back...
April 17, 2018
Alzheimer's is yet another of the many chronic diseases which have now reached epidemic/pandemic proportions. Like most other such diseases, it is not yet known what brings about the condition. We do, however, know that the disease robs victims of their memory, incapacitates them, and, ultimately, brings about a premature (in most cases) death. Why the Cause of a Disease is Crucially Important - We...
January 9, 2018
Image source - We know a little about how to handle Alzheimer’s disease. For instance, good nutrition and exercise can prevent it. Keeping yourself mentally engaged can lead to an improvement in memory. There are also anecdotes from those who care for people living with Alzheimer’s disease that have revealed that music and storytelling can help temporarily lift the mental fog. A dramatic example of...
August 22, 2016
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