Sometimes common dementia symptoms occur without the presence of the disease. Aging brings a lot of changes and challenges. Many families fear their loved ones will develop dementia or Alzheimer’s. Every confused moment or lapse of focus and memory appears to confirm these worst fears. I have experienced a few myself, just this morning. Yikes! […]
Getting the right amount of sleep is important to overall health. Sleep patterns change throughout life. Different stages of development require different amounts of sleep or even different times for rest. Babies are asleep for most of the day. Eventually, young children grow to dislike naps. Teenagers are notorious for staying up late and waking […]
Tea may reduce the risk of developing dementia. As people age, their risk for developing dementia also increases. This is unsurprising with the World Health Organization estimating the disease impacts more than 55 million people across the globe. About 10 million new cases are reported each year. Alzheimer’s accounts for between 60 and 70 percent […]
Dementia is a common ailment in seniors. When people develop dementia, it impacts all areas of their lives. Forgetfulness can quickly threaten finances and physical health as bills are left unpaid or medications are left untaken. Additionally, relationships can suffer due to losing memories of important people. According to a recent Money Talks News article […]
One treatment for dementia may include a skin patch. What do you envision when you think of skin patches for health purposes? Perhaps you think primarily of nicotine patches used to encourage the cessation of smoking. Although this may be the most commonly known function, transdermal patches are used for a variety of ailments to […]
Long-term care insurance is better to purchase before you need it. Once again, I have mastered the obvious. As people age, financial priorities shift. Sometimes, this is a result of changes in circumstances. Other times, it stems from gained wisdom and experience. When it comes to preparing for retirement and health care needs, all of […]
Reproductive factors may make some women more prone to developing dementia than others. Spoiler alert. Men and women are biologically different. The risks for certain illnesses are higher or lower depending on sex. Symptoms may even present themselves differently. Prevention and development may also have distinct considerations. According to a recent The Daily Mail article […]
Vitamin deficiency can lead to a greater likelihood of developing dementia. Food is key to life. It provides essential nutrients for fueling human bodies. Some foods are rich in nutrients. Others are relatively negligible. According to a recent Detroit News 4 article titled “Study shows connection between vitamin deficiency and dementia,” diets low in certain […]
Eating fish can improve brain health longevity. Fish can be a controversial food. Some people really enjoy the flavor. Others cannot stand it. For others still, it depends on the specific fish. According to a recent Money Talks News article titled “Eat This Every Week If You Hope to Avoid Dementia,” the people who enjoy […]
Low folate could increase risk of dementia. Dementia involves a decrease in cognitive functioning. Although genetic factors influence the likelihood of developing this disease, research has also made connections to lifestyle factors. Poor diet and activity level have been largely recognized as being connected to the development of dementia. According to a recent Medical News […]
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