Category: dementia

Sugar in Processed Foods and Drinks Linked to Dementia, Experts Explain Possible Reasons

The exact causes of Alzheimer’s disease are still being investigated, but a growing body of research suggests a common sweetener may play a role. High-Fructose Corn Syrup Affects Brain Health High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a sweetener commonly used in processed foods and beverages. It’s made from corn starch and is typically used as a…


1 Modifiable Condition to Slow Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease takes a long time to progress. Is there any way to intervene at an early stage to slow its progression? In this article, we will discuss one factor for Alzheimer’s disease that can be modified within the first five years of diagnosis, as discovered by researchers. Summary of Key Facts Individuals with steadily…


What’s Causing Your Cognitive Decline?

It starts slowly: You can’t find the word that’s on the tip of your tongue; you don’t recognize the new neighbor you met a few days back; you can’t remember what you ate for dinner last night. Then you notice more problems: You leave the stove burner on after you’ve served a meal; you struggle…


Woman With Dementia, 85, Forgets Herself but Not Her Beloved Husband: ‘He’s My Guy!’

An elderly New Yorker with late-stage dementia often forgets herself, but she never fails to recognize her beloved husband of 63 years and has even coined a catchphrase: “He’s my guy!” The couple has unwittingly become a viral sensation since their son began sharing sweet moments from their family home on social media. Originally from…


Popular Sleep Aids Increase Dementia Risk, Study Finds

Recent data (pdf) show that nearly one-third of Americans have insomnia, and about one-third may be self-medicating to treat the condition. New research finds the price they pay for a good night’s sleep might be very high. Sleep Aids Linked to an 80 Percent Increased Risk of Dementia The study followed approximately 3,000 older white and black…


Bruce Willis’s Family Shares Major Update on Actor’s Health

Bruce Willis’s family announced Thursday that the “Die Hard” actor was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, confirming that his condition “progressed” after he stepped away from acting last year. In March 2022, his family said Willis, 67, was diagnosed with aphasia and was “stepping away” from acting. His ex-wife, actress Demi Moore, confirmed the frontotemporal dementia diagnosis in…


Large Study Found Flu and Common Virus Linked to Neurological Disease, but They May Not Be the Cause: Experts

Someone is diagnosed with the condition every four seconds. New research finds common virus infections are linked to developing a degenerative brain disease. But experts also have different opinions. Common Virus Infections Associated with Neurological Disease Risk: Study “We are seeing mounting evidence,” Heather Snyder, Alzheimer’s Association vice president of medical and scientific relations and who holds a…


1 Exercise and 3 Foods to Boost Memory and Prevent Dementia

Do you often go to reach for something essential, such as a phone or a wallet, and find you’ve left home without them? Are you spending more time looking for items around the house you were sure were where you left them? Short-term memory loss is common and should serve as an alert to the…


Is It Safe to Consume Vegetable Oil Every Day?

Compared with cold-pressed virgin olive oil in glass bottles, the plastic-bottled vegetable oil in the supermarket is truly bang-for-your-buck, and it can be found in almost every kitchen. However, how often can vegetable oil be used for frying, boiling, sautéing, and deep-frying? Be careful, as you may be unknowingly ingesting carcinogenic toxins. Vegetable Oil Refined…


4 Ways to Fight Cognitive Decline Without Medication

The aging process doesn’t just affect how well we’re able to get around, it will eventually change our ability to remember and learn new things. This could be slowed or prevented without medication, by making simple changes to your diet and lifestyle. When You Eat, Not What You Eat Previous research has found that vascular…