A new study published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry suggests that seniors with frailty who adhere to a healthy lifestyle could reduce their risk for dementia. Researchers are seeing increasing evidence that taking steps toward healthier actions can significantly affect cognitive health. Researchers analyzed data from more than 196,000 adults older than…
Man Goes the Extra Mile to Care for Mother-In-Law With Dementia, Moves His Wife’s Heart
Moved by her husband’s unbreakable bond with her mother, who has frontotemporal dementia, a North Carolina woman is sharing their touching story with the world, to raise the visibility of the sometimes misunderstood disease and prove that love can overcome any adversity. Toran Hughes’s mother, 82-year-old Pat Satterfield, first started behaving differently in 1998. “Mom’s…
The Role of Magnesium for Cognitive Function in Older Adults
The synergy between magnesium and vitamin D is critical for optimal immune function and overall health—especially as it pertains to lowering your risk of COVID-19. Previous studies have also highlighted the role this duo plays in cognitive function among older adults, as well as overall mortality. Those findings are important, especially as the link between…
Woman Quits Job to Fulfil ‘God’s Plan’ and Cares for Dementia Patient She Met While Driving Uber
A mom-of-two who quit her full-time job to care for an elderly dementia patient she met while driving for Uber says it’s been a very life-changing and rewarding experience for her. Segi Tekletsion, 52, who goes by Jenni, emigrated from Ethiopia to Columbus, Ohio, 20 years ago. She used to be a senior banker for…
Plant-Based Diet Reduces Risk of Cognitive Decline
A new study has found that elderly people who consume a plant-based diet have a reduced risk of cognitive decline and dementia. The research was published in the journal Molecular Nutrition and Food Research and was carried out over 12 years with the participation of 842 people from France who were over the age of…
High Blood Pressure Is a Silent Killer, but Experts Said Australia Is Not Doing Enough to Tackle It
December 8, 2021
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Australia should not discount the danger of high blood pressure, which is the main culprit behind most death and disease in the country, a group of Australia’s leading experts has warned. While just over one in five adults–more than four million Australians–have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, researchers found that many of them…
High Blood Pressure Is a Silent Killer, but Experts Say Australia Is Not Doing Enough
December 8, 2021
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Australia should not discount the danger of high blood pressure, which is the main culprit behind most death and disease in the country, a group of Australia’s leading experts has warned. While just over one in five adults–more than four million Australians–have high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, researchers found that many of them…
Alternative Treatments For Alzheimer’s Disease
November 28, 2021
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According to the World Health Organization, around 50 million people worldwide suffer from dementia, with Alzheimer’s predominantly being the most common form. About 60 to 70 percent of all reported cases of dementia are diagnosed as Alzheimer’s. Current Alzheimer’s Treatments While there is no current cure for Alzheimer’s disease, there are various prescription drugs, such…
The Delicate Issue of Taking Away a Senior’s Smartphone
At first, Dr. Robert Zorowitz thought his 83-year-old mother was confused. She couldn’t remember passwords to accounts on her computer. She would call and say programs had stopped working. But over time, Zorowitz realized his mother—a highly intelligent woman who was comfortable with technology—was showing early signs of dementia. Increasingly, families will encounter similar concerns…
Can Dementia Be Reversed?
For decades, conventional medicine has offered little regarding the treatment of patients suffering from dementia or cognitive decline. Alzheimer’s disease is now the third-leading cause of death in North America, after heart disease and cancer. But treatment is possible. It is estimated that dementia will afflict approximately 50 percent of the next generation of senior…
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