The Connection between Blood Pressure and Dementia
We often think of diseases in terms of which part of the body they affect: there are heart diseases, cognitive diseases, diseases of the joints. But the truth is that the body is one giant system, and a disease that seems to affect on part may also impact another. Such is the case with high…
Read MoreThe Effects of Minor Stress on Brain Health
Even minor stressors have been shown to negatively impact brain health.
Read MoreRetinal Changes Detected in People at Risk of Alzheimer’s
Two teams of researchers have found methods of detecting Alzheimer’s through eye exams.
Read MoreThe Herpes-Alzheimer’s Connection
A new study suggests that the HSV1 virus could account for 50% or more of all Alzheimer’s disease cases.
Read MoreLoneliness is a Risk Factor for Alzheimer’s Disease
A large study has identified a new risk factor for Alzheimer’s, one that is independent of objective reality: loneliness.
Read MoreMachine Learning Sheds Light on Dementia Risk Factors
Machine learning has discovered three previously unknown risk factors for Alzheimer’s and dementia.
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Read More7 Ways to Know When Alzheimer’s Means Leaving Home
At some point a person with Alzheimer’s is safer and happier in a facility that can take care of them. These 7 questions will tell you when that time has come.
Read MoreThe Smell of Lavender Reduces Anxiety, a Common Symptom of Alzheimer’s
Studies show that anxiety, which is particularly prevalent in those with Alzheimer’s disease, is eased with lavender.
Read MoreSeeing and Hearing are Related to Brain Function
Many research studies have shown a direct correlation between the quality of a person’s vision and hearing and their rate of cognitive decline. Numerous studies have demonstrated a correlation between hearing loss and loss of memory, while other studies have demonstrated a correlation between the loss of eyesight — whether due to cataracts, diabetes or…
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