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How an iPod Can Fight Alzheimer's and Dementia
Daily Beast About 80 percent of those have been segregated from the general population because they are living with Alzheimer's disease or some other form of dementia. Tucked away from sight, they are often treated with powerful psychotropic drugs. The treatment … |
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Alzheimer’s Rate Dropping Throughout The World – The Inquisitr
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Alzheimer's Rate Dropping Throughout The World
The Inquisitr An American over age 60 today has a 44 percent lower chance of developing dementia than a similar-aged person did roughly 30 years ago… More than 5.4 million Americans and 35 million people worldwide have Alzheimer's, the most common form of … Georgia going on the attack against Alzheimer's Disease with new state plan There's no downside to a healthier lifestyle – and it could be key to … Fish Oil Supplements Protect Against Alzheimer's |
Alzheimer’s, dementia focused in symposium – Cleveland Daily Banner
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Alzheimer's, dementia focused in symposium
Cleveland Daily Banner “We do like to take care of people with dementia and Alzheimer's,” she said. “Once they [reach the point] where they need assistance with walking or bathing or dressing, then we like to step in and help the caregivers. It does help to have someone come … |
Memory-Loss Concerns Could Indicate Dementia Onset – dailyRx
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Memory-Loss Concerns Could Indicate Dementia Onset
dailyRx (dailyRx News) Mild cognitive impairment and memory loss concerns are known risk factors for Alzheimer's dementia. Until recently, however, the link between Alzheimer's dementia, early memory concerns and impairment of memory performance had not … Alzheimer's Rate Dropping Throughout The World Georgia going on the attack against Alzheimer's Disease with new state plan Mineral turpentine, heavy fuels raise risk of Alzheimer's disease |
Healthy living may slow early dementia: study – Reuters
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Healthy living may slow early dementia: study
Reuters NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – A program that emphasizes healthy eating, brain and social engagement, physical activity and heart health may slow dementia among people at risk for Alzheimer's disease, says a new preliminary report from Sweden. Dementia diagnosis down, Alzheimer's still up Four in ten dementia carers suffer depression: Experts say 'profound effect … AAIC: A healthy lifestyle may deflect dementia |
AAIC: A healthy lifestyle may deflect dementia – Medical Xpress
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AAIC: A healthy lifestyle may deflect dementia
Medical Xpress Seniors at risk for dementia may help safeguard their memory and ability to think by adopting a healthier lifestyle, a new study from Finland suggests. The study findings were presented this week at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference … Diet and exercise are key to beating dementia Healthy lifestyle may lower dementia risk Lifestyle changes ward off dementia |
Dementia, Alzheimer’s diagnosis on healthy decline, say new research reports – Tech Times
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Dementia, Alzheimer's diagnosis on healthy decline, say new research reports
Tech Times According to the Alzheimer's Association, there are 5.2 United States residents suffering from Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia. Related health care costs are predicted to total $214 billion this year. The decline in dementia … Dementia risk falling for elderly in the West: Better education and drugs keep … How to beat Alzheimer's: Exercise & better education can ward off dementia … Study: Alzheimer's And Dementia Rates Decline In US, Wealthy Countries |
Diet and exercise are key to beating dementia – Express.co.uk
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Diet and exercise are key to beating dementia
Express.co.uk Dr Laura Phipps, from the charity Alzheimer's Research UK, said: "While this study showed benefits of exercise on memory and thinking performance rather than focusing on whether it could prevent dementia, the results add to previous suggestions that … AAIC: A Healthy Lifestyle May Deflect Dementia 5 things you didn't know about Alzheimer's Fish oil supplements may reduce cognitive decline, unless you're already at … |
Dementia diagnosis down, Alzheimer’s still up – KJCT8.com
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Dementia diagnosis down, Alzheimer's still up
KJCT8.com A new study found the diagnosis rate of dementia is down, but it doesn't mean we're in the clear when it comes to people suffering from Alzheimer's. The study presented at an international Alzheimer's conference in Denmark said Americans over 60 have a … AAIC: A healthy lifestyle may deflect dementia Loss of Smell Could Indicate Early Stages of Alzheimer's Diet and exercise are key to beating dementia |
Brain Training: Does It Work?
For the last few years especially, brain training games and apps have flooded the marketplace.Some seem purely for entertainment value, while others have been backed with real scientific research and experimentation. Now some common questions are : Do they actually work? Is it worth paying money for these programs? Will they really prevent dementia?
It’s becoming clear that some of these programs only serve to make the brain better at performing those specific tasks within the games. They don’t really have practical applications and consequently may not necessarily translate into real life, whether as prevention or treatment. On the other hand, any brain exercise is good exercise – so even if the brain is getting better at only those game environment tasks, it’s better than constantly idling anyway.
The truth is, anything can be “brain training”. Learning a musical instrument, learning a new language, reading challenging material, driving unfamiliar routes, solving maths or word puzzles – they are all essentially giving the cognitive structure something to engage and work with so that thought can occur. Mindlessly doing nothing is the real enemy; anything that gets the brain to work is worthy enough.
If spending money on some brain game is going to cause anguish or doubt, then it’s probably not worth the trouble to sucked into the growing industry. But it could easily be a small price to pay if the reward is going to be fun and the topic will be good fodder for conversation. As long as the brain is kept at work, personal preferences are a distant second factor for consideration.