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10 Most Frequently Asked Questions On Alzheimer’s

10 Most Frequently Asked Questions On Alzheimer’s

Recent studies have made it possible to understand Alzheimer’s disease comprehensively and a lot of research is still being carried out to effectively diagnose and treat the disease. Here are some FAQ’s that you may have if you or a… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Mental Health
Study finds essential oils may improve cognitive functioning in Alzheimer’s patients!

Study finds essential oils may improve cognitive functioning in Alzheimer’s patients!

Alzheimer’s Disease is the only cause of death in the top ten that cannot be prevented or cured.  For many families, a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease is more devastating than any other diagnosis.(1) Many people are searching for holistic options… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Health, Holistic Medicine, Medicine, News
Dementia: Not gone, not forgotten

Dementia: Not gone, not forgotten

Almost everyone has directly or indirectly experienced the heartbreak of watching a friend of family member start losing mental capacity, becoming increasingly forgetful to the point of needing constant supervision. Following news reports, it’s difficult to deny the steadily rising… 0 Shares | | Posted in Biotechnology, Health, Health, Holistic Medicine
Encouraging Results Reported Supplementing Dementia Patients with Kratom

Encouraging Results Reported Supplementing Dementia Patients with Kratom

Dementia is an increasingly common condition, as many Baby Boomers are learning.  Having raised their own children, they now find they are needed to care for an aging parent who may be slipping into this forgetful condition. One study compared… 0 Shares | | Posted in Food, Health, Health, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Hospitals & Surgery, Lifestyle, Medicine, Mental Health, Nutrition, Nutritional Medicine, Pharmaceuticals
Is Alpha GPC the Secret to Improving our Brain Health?

Is Alpha GPC the Secret to Improving our Brain Health?

The World Health Organization says that 47.5 million people around the world have some form of dementia. Even those of us who will never experience this issue certainly have moments when we cannot remember something of importance, and this can… 0 Shares | | Posted in Herbal Medicine, Nutritional Medicine
Babysitting grandchildren prevents Alzheimer’s Disease

Babysitting grandchildren prevents Alzheimer’s Disease

Research has now shown what grandparents everywhere have long known. Being around grandchildren is good for grandparents. A new study demonstrated that babysitting grandchildren prevents Alzheimer’s, increased brain concentration and decreased depression. Alzheimer’s disease now affects one in every eight… 0 Shares | | Posted in Child Care, Food, Health, Home, Lifestyle, Medicine, Mental Health, Nutrition
Do-It-Yourself Brain Damage

Do-It-Yourself Brain Damage

Every day of every year, people across the fruited plain engage in do-it-yourself brain damage. Sadly, we have no idea what we’re doing.. How can this be? I’m so glad you asked. First, some background: Along the bottom of the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health
Green Tea: Could It Cure Alzheimer’s and dementia?

Green Tea: Could It Cure Alzheimer’s and dementia?

A recent study into the effect of green tea on cognitive performance reports positive results with implications for the treatment of Alzheimer’s & dementia. Over the last 2 decades a plethora of studies have teased us with the possible health… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Mental Health, Nutritional Medicine
Brain Games: Do They Exploit the Fear of Memory Loss for Profit?

Brain Games: Do They Exploit the Fear of Memory Loss for Profit?

“Hey Doc…do brain games like Luminosity really work?” One quick point of clarification with what is likely the most mispronounced name in the world now—the name of the company that makes brain training games is Lumosity, as opposed to the… 0 Shares | | Posted in Fitness, Health, News, Personal Care
Heart Hiccups And All The Rest

Heart Hiccups And All The Rest

Jerry asks, “Would like information on irregular heart beat. Seems like a lot of people have it.” Typically, erratic heart action is caused by damaged epithelial cells in the lining of the heart. Epithelial cells? What in the world are… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Health