(Natural News) Donepezil is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States to treat Alzheimer’s disease. Since mild cognitive impairment (MCI), or the phase between normal age-related brain decline and dementia, displays similar symptoms to Alzheimer’s, many physicians also prescribe this drug off-label to patients with MCI. Researchers […]

(Natural News) While the serious health impact of sugary drinks like sodas and fruit juices has been recognized for some time, many people think that replacing these unhealthy drinks with artificially sweetened sodas is a safe and healthy option. Unfortunately, this is simply not true, as was once again highlighted recently in a study published […]

(Natural News) Put the can down; according to new research, making a daily habit of soda may triple your risk of a stroke. A team of researchers from the Boston University School of Medicine have found a link between artificially-sweetened drinks and dementia and stroke, reports TheSun.co.uk. With lead author, Matthew Pase, the researchers examined […]

(Natural News) Nursing homes may be over-medicating dementia patients with antipsychotic drugs despite mounting evidence of early death and minimal efficacy, according to a study published in JAMA Internal Medicine. Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Medical School found that off-label prescription of anti-psychotic drugs were a common practice in nearly 100 nursing homes in the state. However, […]

(Natural News) The current estimated annual cost for nine of the most common neurological disorders in the U.S. was a hefty $789 billion, a recent paper revealed. According to the paper, these conditions include Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, traumatic brain injury and Parkinson’s disease, as well as epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and spinal cord […]

(Natural News) Cut your dementia risk in half by simply drinking a cup or two of tea every day. Scientists have found that the refreshing drink is not only good for your tummy but for your brain too. These benefits can be seen regardless of the variety of tea you prefer, be it green, black, or […]

(Natural News) If you often feel lonely, you might take some comfort from the fact that you are not as alone as you might think. A new study out of England shows that one out of every eight adults do not have a close friend. This represents 13 percent of the population, which is a […]

(Natural News) Alzheimer’s disease is a growing problem in the United States. It is one of the top leading causes of death nationwide, and affects more than five million Americans. Approximately one in three senior citizens dies from complications associated with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. Experts have estimated that by the year 2050, […]

(Natural News) Aluminum is everywhere: it contaminates vaccines, it’s in a variety of medications, baby products, cosmetics, and it’s even in the food you eat. And like several other metals, it isn’t really all that great for the human brain (or the rest of the body). Even the CDC’s Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease […]

(Natural News) Long before dementia’s ravaging effects on the brain become painfully obvious, there are very subtle signs that this devastating condition is starting to take hold. Some people automatically assume dementia is on the horizon as a loved one starts to display forgetfulness, but one sign that few people are aware of is a […]