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Researchers say that listening to inspiring music in a group and taking part in discussions about music and life is a positive interaction which makes people feel good.
Researchers say omega-3 may help prevent Alzheimer's disease.
As we wrap up the school year, students are preparing for their end of year exams. Researchers suggest that adding rosemary aroma to your study room may help enhance working memory.
We have gotten into an international bad habit of cooking our food in aluminum foil, which is one of the most commonly used items in the kitchen. Aluminum foil is popularly used for wrapping sandwiches and covering leftovers too. But is safe to cook and wrap our foods in this heavy metal?
Researchers say that cinnamon may decrease the damage of a high-fat diet.
Researchers have found that there is an association between good quality support systems and decreased risk for dementia.
Researchers say stroke prevention may also decrease the risk of some dementias and this can be accomplished with lifestyle changes.
Whether regular or diet, drinking soda is damaging to your health.
Drugs used for Alzheimer's treatment are not always safe, shows the research. This is why people are looking for alternative, including foods that can help with aging brain and benefits diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.
Research on the cognitive related healing capabilities of Moring Oleifera (horseradish seeds) has confirmed ancient folklore of this miracle plant, which has been used for thousands of years, to treat cognitive dysfunction. This scientifically proven ability gives new hope for people suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease.
Researchers have reported drinking tea can lower the incidence of neurocognitive disorders.
Baycrest scientists associated with the University of Toronto have published a Canadian Brain Health Food Guide. The primary mission of this publication is to help adults who are over 50 years old preserve their thinking and memory skills as they grow older.
Researchers say they have determined there is a "tipping point" which is linked to Alzheimer’s disease.
Several years ago, I ran my very special group for the Alzheimer's Association that was for the person who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia AND their spouse, family members and caregivers. My goal throughout the many years that we met, was to educate and prepare everyone so that they could concentrate on making the most of their lives together instead of worrying what tomorrow would bring. No one in the group wanted to hear about hospice.
1 Alzheimer’s disease is not a part of normal aging.
Everyone’s memory tends to slip occasionally as they age because everyone’s brains atrophy as we age. Alzheimer’s disease is typically diagnosed in people over the age of 65 but it can be diagnosed at any age. If someone is diagnosed before the age of 65, it is considered, “early onset”. Almost half of the people over the age of 85 have an Alzheimer’s diagnosis.
Researchers have found that bacteria in the gut may play a significant role in Alzheimer’s disease. This finding opens up new considerations for prevention and treatment of Alzheimer's.
Researchers say that early memory loss may actually be reversed with music and meditation.
Researchers have found a compound from chicory offers a possible treatment strategy for neurodegenerative disorders such as Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers have found that living near traffic is associated with an increased risk for dementia.
Researchers have found exercise improves memory.
There has been a trend towards less dementia in elderly people, particularly among the well educated.
Researchers have found that brain training may help to prevent dementia.
Researchers have determined that probiotics may improve cognition in people suffering from Alzheimer’s.
Factors which we have the power to change, such as weight, blood pressure and alcohol consumption, can lower dementia risk.
Researchers say exercise may be associated with a small benefit for elderly people who already have problems with memory and thinking.
In mice and roundworm adding a coenzyme can extend life and postpone the onset of aging processes and this is anticipated to also be true in people.
Caffeine could be an ally in warding off dementia in women.
Several years ago, I ran my very special group for the Alzheimer's Association that was for the person who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia AND their spouse, family members and caregivers. My goal throughout the many years that we met, was to educate and prepare everyone so that they could concentrate on making the most of their lives together instead of worrying what tomorrow would bring. No one in the group wanted to hear about hospice.
A new study has found moderately vigorous physical activity is associated with better cognition 25 years later.
Studies show that Alzheimer’s disease may be killing more than 500,000 people in the United States each year, which would make Alzheimer’s disease the third leading killer behind heart disease and cancer. More than 5 million people have a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease in the United States. That number is expected to triple by 2050 with the aging of the “Baby Boom” generation if there are no significant medical breakthroughs until then.