Depression may be linked to dementia. The brain is a powerful organ. Through various neural networks, it supports the entire body by regulating breathing and heart rate and encoding memories and information. When the normal function of your brain is affected, so is your mental and emotional well-being. According to a recent MedPage Today article […]
Eating olive oil could reduce the risk of dementia development. What people eat impacts their health. We all know that, right? After all, you are what you eat. The negative health effects of processed foods are widely known. While more natural foods tend to have better nutrients for supporting general health, some are recognized as […]
Dementia risk could be increased through consistent use of heartburn medication. Despite extensive medical research, there is still much to learn about dementia and Alzheimer's. Scientists have found that environmental factors, lifestyle choices, and genetics play a role in developing these brain diseases. Genetics is the least capable of being addressed, even though you "can't […]
Exercise benefits numerous organs, including the brain. Stereotypes in media often separate athletics from intelligence. Those who are bright seem never to exercise. Those who are not-so-bright work out often. According to a recent Prevention article titled "These 5 Exercises Boost Brain Health and Improve Memory, Study Finds," this binary representation of people having intelligence […]
Dementia can make sleep challenging. The effects of dementia on those who have it are highly disruptive to daily life, let alone those who provide care for them. Most people are primarily aware of how dementia makes people forgetful and can change their personalities or temperaments. Caregivers often have more intimate knowledge of the challenges […]
Diet and dementia development may be connected. What people eat is essential to their health. Yes, I am a master of the obvious. Foods can provide necessary nutrients as well as calories for sustaining energy levels. Some foods have little to no nutritional value. Many are "processed" foods from a bag or box instead of […]
Estate planning is essential for those experiencing cognitive decline. I have yet to meet anyone with the condition of Benjamin Button. People get older, not younger. It is an undeniable fact of life. According to a recent Think Advisor article titled “Don’t Let Cognitive Decline Derail Well-Laid Financial Plans,” estate planning is essential for aging individuals. […]
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 […]
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,” […]
Vitamin D can reduce the likelihood of dementia development. Dementia is a concerning condition for those who are aging or who have an aging loved one. Although not everyone develops this condition, those who develop it can struggle to live independently. Loved ones often have increased concerns over the health and safety of their loved […]
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