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Cardiovascular disease

Will Cardiovascular Disease Harm my Brain?

POSTED ON: May 1, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Cardiovascular disease can quicken cognitive declines. It seems the heart and the mind are connected. But you already knew that, literally and figuratively. The brainstem is responsible for regulating blood pressure and heart rhythms. The heart pumps blood to oxygenate the brain. According to a recent MedPage Today article titled “Early CVD Linked to Accelerated Cognitive […]
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Smoking

Can Quitting Smoking Decrease Dementia Risk?

POSTED ON: April 5, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Smoking may impact dementia risk. The general attitudes in America around smoking have changed over the years. Throughout the 20th century, smoking was seen as something cool and harmless. In the 21st century, fewer people hold this opinion. According to a recent MedPage Today article titled “Cutting Back on Smoking No Help for Dementia Risk,” […]
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Signs of dementia

How Early Can Signs of Dementia Present?

POSTED ON: March 8, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Dementia signs can be helpful to recognize early. The mind is truly incredible. It processes body sensations, regulates body systems, encodes memory, and allows for communication and language. When the brain is injured or diseased, it can subsequently have a significant negative impact on a person. According to a recent Money Talks News article titled “3 […]
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Lifestyle factors

Does Lifestyle Influence Memory Decline?

POSTED ON: February 28, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Lifestyle plays a role in memory decline. There has long been a debate between nature and nurture. Some believe genetics govern the health and wellness of a person. Others see choices and environment a being most important. Science tends to indicate a “middle ground” between these two extremes. Even so, environment and choices are far […]
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Dementia

Does Dementia Preclude Estate Planning?

POSTED ON: February 22, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Dementia often leads to mental incapacity. Some cognitive decline is to be expected in aging. For some, the progression is relatively mild. For others, the decline is more severe and involves dementia or Alzheimer’s. According to a recent Health News article titled “Can Someone With Dementia Sign Legal Documents,” the progression of these diseases can […]
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Vitamin D

Does My Brain Need Vitamin D Supplements?

POSTED ON: February 13, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Vitamin D may support brain health. To function, the body needs the right fuel and building blocks. Calories are sources of energy. Vitamins and minerals are essential to healthy cell regeneration. According to a recent MedPage Today article titled “Brain Vitamin D Tied to Cognitive Function,” researchers have long been interested in exactly how and […]
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Live alone

Can Those with Dementia Live Alone?

POSTED ON: February 7, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Those with dementia are at greater risk when they live alone. Independence is a common value in the United States. In fact, we have a shared "Declaration of Independence," after all. While children are dependent on their parents as they grow up, the goal is to rear self-sufficient adults. Seniors who have lived alone for […]
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Hearing loss

Are Dementia and Hearing Loss Connected?

POSTED ON: January 30, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
The presence of hearing loss could predict dementia. Hearing loss is common with age. Some people have more pronounced loss due to genetics or environmental factors. Certain viruses and lifestyle choices can contribute to the speed and intensity of hearing loss. According to a recent MedPage Today article titled “Dementia Tied to Hearing Loss,” recent research […]
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Dementia

Does Dementia Have Early Signs?

POSTED ON: January 25, 2023 BY: Kyle Krull
Some signs for dementia occur years before diagnosis. Dementia is an unpleasant reality for many seniors. The genetics of some predispose them to this condition. Certain lifestyle factors also have been found to correlate with its development. According to a recent Money Talks News article titled “3 Dementia Warning Signs That May Appear Years in […]
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Ultra-processed foods

How Bad are Ultra-Processed Foods?

POSTED ON: December 26, 2022 BY: Kyle Krull
Ultra-processed foods have been linked to cognitive decline. What people consume is important to their wellbeing. Whether it is media or food it can impact how people act and think. The old adage “you are what you eat” is corroborated more and more each year through empirical research. According to a recent MedPage Today article […]
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