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Adding spices to your food wakes up your brain. Not only are many herbs and spices high in the antioxidants that promote brain health, but scientists now believe that some spices may be able to lower the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Intrigued by statistics showing a lower incidence of Alzheimer’s disease in India, scientists have [...] New Alzheimer’s research that is being hailed by the scientific community as “stunning” has raised hopes of a breakthrough in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Unfortunately, recently-revised medical guidelines will make it more difficult for patients to obtain an Alzheimer’s diagnosis and receive the early treatment needed to delay the disease’s progression. First the good news. [...] It may be time to tell the grandkids to move over and give you a turn at the Xbox or Wii controls. A new study has found that playing virtual games provides important physical and mental health benefits for seniors. A recent study of 102 older adults found that seniors gained two important benefits by [...] Scientists have found an enzyme that may open new paths to controlling Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. During tests with mouse and human cells, researchers discovered an enzyme that destroys misfolded proteins, blocking their accumulation. Protein buildup in the brain is a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. Scientists hope further research will lead to the development [...] Scientists are unlocking the secrets of the brain to find out what makes us tick. One discovery is that certain spices can boost your brain power and may help ward off dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. For best results, use spices within 6 to 12 months of purchase and always store in glass bottles. In a University [...] Do you know a caregiver? With our population aging, most families are caring for a spouse or parent or relative with a chronic illness, mobility problem, Alzheimer’s disease or a health issue that prevents them from living independently. Providing continuous care for a loved one can take a serious toll on the mental and physical [...] Alzheimer’s disease eats away at people’s memories, eventually robbing families of their loved ones. In his book The Thousand Mile Stare: One Family’s Journey Through the Struggle and Science of Alzheimer’s (Nicholas Brealey, 176 pages, $22), author Gary Reiswig tells about his family’s unusual battle with the memory-devouring disease. Reiswig’s family is unusual in the number of [...] An estimated 35.6 million people live with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, a number that is predicted to double every 20 years. Research indicates that exercise can help stave off Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. People who exercised at least mildly decreased their risk of developing dementia by 29% to 41%. Those who were very physically active [...] Of the many problems and diseases that can afflict us as we age, Alzheimer’s disease — the loss of memory and mental acuity — is most feared by older Americans. Despite those fears, the overwhelming majority of people with memory concerns have never discussed their problems with their doctor. That’s the finding of a recent [...] Brain health is the big new thing in senior health. People are living longer and they want to retain their full mental capacity as they age. Studies have found that there’s a certain amount of truth to the adage “use it or lose it.” Activities that force you to think quickly or switch from one [...] |
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