Pets Prevent Dementia in Single Seniors
Pets Prevent Dementia in Single Seniors
Pets Prevent Dementia in Single Seniors
In recent years the gut microbiome, containing trillions of bacteria, viruses, fungi, and other microbes, has emerged as a key target in Alzheimer's, not only because of its link to the brain via the
Soon it may be possible to go to bed one night and wake up the following morning knowing your future risk of dementia. While it may sound like pie in the sky, scientists are working on ways to make
It’s been engrained in you that a high level of good cholesterol, known as HDL cholesterol, is good because it moves extra cholesterol out of the bloodstream, keeping your arteries safe from
A new, novel therapy for people suffering with Parkinson’s disease is drug free and requires no anesthetic, no incision, and no hospital stay.If that sounds too good to be true, then you’ll want to
Your doctor probably hasn’t told you, but your brain has a superpower that allows your memory to stay healthy at any age—as long as you keep fueling the process. That power is the ability of neurons
If you think Alzheimer’s disease happens only to older people, think again. A Chinese teenager has become the world’s youngest person to be diagnosed with the condition.Although Alzheimer’s can
Wouldn’t it be amazing if a few magic words could help you strengthen your memory?Well, scientists now say that speaking the words of a second language are the only magic words you’ll ever need! In
Whether it’s the greenery of gardens and parks or the blue hues of aquatic environments, immersing oneself in nature reduces the risk of serious psychological distress - the kind that can lead to
Your brain loves your brisk morning walk. Want to supersize those cognitive benefits? Add a friend!New research from Japan suggests that when you combine exercise with socializing, the payoff may be
Regular readers of our family of publications have heard us sound the alarm regarding the impact of stress on virtually every aspect of our health, from heart disease to cancer.Recently, we’ve cast a
The statistics are shocking: African American adults are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease as white adults. Why is this?Genetic factors come to mind as an explanation. But two new
No one gets through life without getting constipated. It’s one of the great equalizers among us humans. But new research shows that the many treatments available for constipation may deliver some
You know that the health of your body is linked to the health of your brain. A healthy cardiovascular system and well-functioning digestive system are critical to a sharp memory. But what you may not
The world’s first “smart patch” to both deliver the COVID-19 vaccine and measure its effectiveness was developed in 2021.Now the technology has been extended to early detection of the memory-wasting
What will you do today to bolster your brain?Perhaps you’ll sit on the sofa solving crossword puzzles, or maybe you’ll be panting from jogging round the streets. Either one of these activities will
It's very well known that sugar and, in particular, the sugar called fructose, can wreak havoc on the body and brain. And now a group of researchers believe fructose may be connected to the increase
When it comes to fighting dementia, the mainstream has nothing new to offer.It’s the same old risky drugs… unproven therapies… and endless hours of “investigative” scans and procedures.Fortunately,
For good brain health, diet matters. As we’ve reported here many times, long-term consumption of a Mediterranean style diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, and olive oil, leads to better cognition in
The brain is protected from toxins and other insults by the blood-brain barrier. It’s an important line of defense against damage and infection. But with aging it becomes “leaky,” leaving the brain