Dementia strikes people around the world from any background and no matter what one's politics are it is sad to see Margaret Thatcher being, like Ronald Reagon before her, afflicted by it. Dementia and it's causes is...
There is bad news for singles. According to a latest study they are much more prone to Alzheimer disease than people who are in relationship. Even Divorcees who remained single for long time have high probability of Alzheimer. The study said that Living in a couple...
With an ageing population in the developed Western world the problem of Alzheimer's Disease is a growing one, as the incidence increases with age. In its later stages, as well as short-term memory loss, Alzheimers may give rise to "dementia", which may manifest itself...
OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public Grossed Out!You know they do, but did the National Post really, really have to go into detail on this. I damn near spewed my coffee all over my monitor. I know my Kids get...
Power up those lights in your office and home. Your elderly brain power may in part be dependent on how much good light you get."When it comes to Alzheimer's disease, no one yet knows the best way to halt the gradual...
" A Dutch woman who reached 115 years of age and remained mentally sharp throughout life also had a healthy brain when she died, a new study finds.The woman's brain showed almost no evidence of Alzheimer's disease. The finding suggests Alzheimer's disease and other forms of...
Short limbs may be a sign ofnutritional deficits early in life that ultimately play a rolein brain development. Having short arms and legs may raise aperson's risk of developing memory problems later in life,...
This really has made my day, I'm 46 and have a beer gut.( Whoops I'm not 46 til June, this is not a good sign getting my age wrong )"NEW YORK - Having a big belly in your 40s can boost your risk of getting...
Older Americans play with video games that promise to keep their minds sharp. Some do crossword puzzles, try to master foreign languages or learn to play musical instruments — all in the hope of staving off...
October 4th 2007 our Provincial Government in British Columbia announced spending 78 million dollars (70 from the government and 8 expected from pharmaceutical companies), on a three-year study on cholinesterase inhibitors: Donepezil (Trade Marked Aricept),...
As a daughter and Primary Care Giver I have been struggling with my mother's dementia since 2000. I thought I was alone...however, in January 2006 I joined the Canadian Alzheimer's Online Forum and soon came to...
The power of memory, both in what one remembers and what one forgets, is not to be under estimated. Sometimes it's the ability to forget which protects the psyche from constant mental bombardment and lets the mind free from the burden of the past. But with the onset of...
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Doctors may recommend hysterectomy plus removal of ovaries to suppress PCOS, reduce ovarian cancer risk, or get rid of fibroids.But consider the possible disadvantages. Removal of ovaries may lead to higher risk of death from cardiovascular disease and hip fracture, and...