(Natural News) Many of us still interchange Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. It can be a little confusing, especially since they’re both related to memory loss and the deterioration of our cognitive abilities, but this can be easily remedied with a short explanation. In essence, dementia is an overall term used to categorize a group of […]

(Natural News) Brain health is on everyone’s minds these days. Even if you haven’t had to deal with the heartbreak of dementia in your family yet, you’ve probably heard just how likely it is that you or someone you love will eventually be hit by it. It’s no surprise, then, that we are constantly being […]

(Natural News) Around 50 million people were diagnosed with dementia in 2017, and the number continues to grow every year. This condition doesn’t only affect the patients, but also the people around them since sufferers are known to lose their memories and go through a decline in other cognitive skills. Fortunately, a robotic dog has been created to use for […]

(Natural News) As you age, there are plenty of things to worry about. You might find that you have to work harder to maintain your weight, more people your age are getting ill, and you might start noticing that any poor habits you’ve had start to catch up with you. One aspect of aging that can be […]

(Natural News) Living in the big city isn’t all that it’s cut out to be – mainly because of pollution, which adversely affects the health of millions of people each year. However, according to Dr. Lilian Calderón-Garcidueñas of the University of Montana (UM), children and young adults living in these megacities are at an increased risk for Alzheimer’s […]

(Natural News) People who continuously use anti-epileptic drugs are more likely to have Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. In the study, researchers at the University of Eastern Finland and the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases (DZNE) looked at the effects of the continuous use of anti-epileptic drugs […]

(Natural News) Dementia is the term used to describe a group of symptoms such as memory impairment, confusion, and loss of ability to accomplish daily tasks. Globally, nearly 50 million have the condition, with 10 million new cases recorded each year. The risk of having dementia increases with age, but this does not mean that it is […]

(Natural News) The largest and most detailed study of its kind has just confirmed that a group of chemical drugs known as anticholinergics, which include antidepressants, antispasmodics, Parkinson’s drugs and bladder control medications, among others, may be directly linked to the development of dementia. The study, which was conducted by researchers from the University of […]

(Natural News) Quick! Check every single food item in your pantry, refrigerator and freezer for the following ingredients and toss them in the trash can before you can’t remember what you just read: High fat meats, canola oil, margarine, ice cream, whole milk and vegetable shortening. Don’t stop to Google for research because it’s all […]

(Natural News) Some of us recall our mothers encouraging us to eat fish growing up on the pretense that it’s “brain food,” and it turns out that this is one notion that actually has some very solid science to back it. In fact, new research shows just how far its protective benefits reach. In the […]