Category Archives: Alzheimers

Medical experts say it is an illness that often goes undiagnosed in the early stages. Unfortunately, the problem of Dementia is not going away; there is no cure, and cases are expected to triple by 2050. According to the World Health Organization close to 36 million people around the globe live with dementia. Dementia is ...click here to read more

Recent research has shed some light on dementia, particularly in regards to when it is most likely to happen, and the results are very interesting. The two studies, published in the April issue of Neurology have reported that a person’s memory declines at a faster rate in the last 2 ½ years of life than ...click here to read more

Rosmarinus officinalis is the scientific name for the rosemary plant which is native to the Mediterranean. Rosemary is not only used in cuisine as a spice, it has also been used since ancient times for medicinal purposes. Rosemary supplements are sold in tincture, fluid extract and capsule form and the dried herb can be steeped ...click here to read more

A cup of berries a day could help to keep dementia away. Enjoying a serving or two of recognized brain foods on a daily basis could help to maintain brain health and mental performance. Aging is commonly associated with the deterioration of various parts of our body, including the capacity of our brain to retain ...click here to read more

B12, which is also referred to as cobalamin, is an essential water-soluble vitamin. B12 is required for healthy red blood cells, DNA synthesis, cell replication, fatty acid metabolism, amino acid synthesis and a healthy nervous system. In addition, recent research conducted at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, has found that B12 also plays a ...click here to read more

Long used as treatment for diabetes, insulin has shown to produce positive effects with regard to memory loss and overall brain function, while now being considered a possible remedy for the impacts of Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia in the world. It impacts memory and cognition, often resulting in with ...click here to read more

As we get older, many of us begin to forget things.  Memory loss associated with aging is nothing to be concerned about, however, dementia is cause for concern.  Dementia is a loss of brain function that is caused by a number of diseases.  Dementia negatively affects an individual’s memory, thinking, language, judgement and behaviour. Alzheimer’s ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease, or AD, is a chronic and debilitating disorder that starts with occasional forgetfulness and eventually progresses into confusion, irritability, severe memory loss, intellectual disturbances, dramatic personality changes and ultimately an inability to function on one’s own. In addition, it reduces one’s lifespan considerably. Even more tragic is the fact that 10% of the ...click here to read more

We know that it’s important to keep your body active. But now scientific researchers are posing an argument for keeping your mind just as active. They are saying a diet of mental stimulation may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease. Research scientists at the University of California have discovered that people who read and play ...click here to read more

There’s yet another reason for smokers to consider quitting. New research indicates that there are more benefits in attempting to quit smoking than may have been originally thought. A recent study shows patients who used a nicotine patch experienced improvements in their long-term memory capabilities and other cognitive areas. The study conducted by the Vanderbilt ...click here to read more

What is one of the best ways to save your brain?  New research published in the Archives of Internal Medicine suggests that regular physical activity may be the best answer.  In short, a quick jog may help to fend off dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of dementia that is ...click here to read more

It’s one of the top 10 causes of death in North America.  So it makes sense that everything possible is being done to try and slow down or prevent this progressive form of dementia. Prevention could be as easy as making a few alterations to your diet. Researchers with the University of Pittsburg Medical Center ...click here to read more