Dementia is a leading cause of death in Australia. Although dementia mainly affects older people, it is an avoidable part of ageing. In fact, we all have the power to reduce our risk of developing dementia, no matter your age. Research shows your risk of developing dementia could be reduced by up to 40% (and…
Does Vitamin D Aggravate Dementia? New Research Faces 2 Controversies
October 2, 2022
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Vitamin D is a health supplement that many people take regularly, but a recent study found that one type of vitamin D may exacerbate Alzheimer’s disease. In light of this finding, how should we supplement vitamin D correctly? Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has complex mechanisms, of which much is still unknown. For instance, vitamin D deficiency…
A Mini Stroke Is a Warning! a Stroke May Follow
A mini stroke is also called a Transient Ischaemic Attack or TIA. It is a brief episode of dysfunction in the brain. Like a stroke, TIA’s onset is sudden, over a few seconds or minutes. People having a mini stroke can experience a variety of symptoms. The most important are weakness on one side affecting…
CUHK Develops New Technique to Deeply Visualize 3D Structure of Brain’s Biological Tissue
September 26, 2022
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The technique of visualizing the 3D structure of the brain’s biological tissues is particularly important for understanding the pathological process of neurological diseases, such as, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. However, the current technology which can fully visualize the brain structure is not widely used and is costly. A team at the Margaret K.L. Cheung Research Centre…
Dementia Linked to a Substance That Can Exist Everywhere: Here’s What to Know
Amie Skilton, a nutritionist based in Australia, used to be very healthy. However, two months after moving into her new home, her brain began to malfunction. For instance, she would forget her own name and suddenly not know how to get dressed. She was later diagnosed with type 3 Alzheimer’s disease. Afterwards, she discovered that…
Expensive Medical Treatments Discourage Lifestyle Changes
In this series we explore ways medical science, and modern medicine and lifestyles have taken us to an unhealthy extreme—and what alternatives and solutions may exist. It’s no secret that mainstream medicine in the United States is driven by money, though fewer know it’s the most expensive medical system in the world despite some of…
Better Brain Health for Students and Seniors
Who can benefit from better brain health? If you said “everyone,” you’re right. However, we will focus on two groups of individuals with special reasons for focusing on brain health: students and seniors. First, however, let’s define brain health. The World Health Organization defines brain health as “the state of brain functioning across cognitive, sensory,…
Unhealthy Gums Could Up Your Odds for Dementia
September 23, 2022
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Gum disease has far-reaching effects and may increase your odds of developing dementia, a new study suggests. In a review of 47 previously published studies, researchers in Finland found that tooth loss, deep pockets around teeth in the gums, or bone loss in the tooth sockets was tied to a 21% higher risk of dementia…
Researchers Developing ‘Game-Changer’ Blood Test to Identify Concussions
September 22, 2022
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Researchers from the University of Queensland are attempting to develop a new blood test that would have global implications for identifying and diagnosing a concussion. The research project is a partnership between the University of Queensland, World Rugby, Rugby Australia, Qscan, Trajan and Sonic Health. To identify biomarkers in the blood that are indicative of a…
How Many Steps a Day (and How Fast) to Lengthen Your Life?
September 22, 2022
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There’s an easy way to reduce your risk for dementia, heart disease, and cancer: Start walking. Getting in those recommended 10,000 steps a day makes a real difference, new research affirms, but even fewer will pay big dividends. No matter how many you log, however, step up your pace for the biggest benefit. For every 2,000…
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