When Heather O’Neil’s mum was diagnosed with dementia, art therapy helped to bring purpose back to her life. Try these five activities from Heather’s creative care blog. In 2012, after many memory tests and finally a CT scan, my dear mum was diagnosed with mixed dementia. My step dad suffers from heart failure and is often […]
Earlier this year, Gwyneth Paltrow came under fire when her lifestyle website, Goop, warned against eating cucumbers, saying they caused dementia. As it turns out, there was some truth to her claim. Cucumbers, potatoes, tomatoes and other vegetables are high in a particular protein that can cause problems for some people who are sensitive to […]
Drinkers rejoice. A 30-year study by the University of California, San Diego has concluded that over-65s who indulge in up to three alcoholic drinks a day can look forward to a happy and healthy retirement. In fact, they said, moderate to heavy drinkers are more likely to live to the age of 85 without dementia […]
Alzheimer’s doesn’t have to be your brain’s destiny, says neuroscientist and author of “Still Alice,” Lisa Genova. She shares the latest science investigating the disease — and some promising research on what each of us can do to build an Alzheimer’s-resistant brain. Source: Ted Talks “What you can do to prevent Alzheimer’s” by:Lisa Genova
Every 66 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease. Currently, more than 5 million Americans live with the memory-robbing ailment and by 2050 that number could rise as high as 16 million, according to new figuresfrom the Alzheimer’s Association. Scientists are working to find ways to not only treat Alzheimer’s but prevent it […]
This is huge. For the first time, scientists have revealed the chemical structure of one of the key markers of Alzheimer’s disease, capturing high-resolution images of the abnormal tau protein deposits suspected to be behind Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative conditions. The results will now give scientists an unprecedented glimpse at how these harmful deposits function at a molecular […]
Alzheimer’s is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. It actually kills more people than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. Instead of putting the focus on preventing Alzheimer’s, the medical community puts emphasis on slowing the progression of the disease after onset with drugs and therapy. However, if you truly understand dementia, then you can […]
Adults who have at least one diet drink a day are three times more at risk from a stroke or dementia, research shows today. Scientists say they should no longer be regarded as the healthier alternative and urge the public to stick to water or milk. Their study of almost 4,400 adults also suggests diet […]