All posts tagged with dementia
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-(Natural News) A link may exist between air pollution and dementia, according to a first-of-its-kind U.S. study led by University of Southern California researchers. Natural News previously reported that by 2050, an estimated 135 million people around the world will suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Currently, about 44 million people worldwide […]
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-(Natural News) For years, we have been urged to leave butter behind, and instead turn to vegetable oils for our cooking needs. In mid-20th century America, saturated fats became burdened with the blame for rising rates of heart attacks, heart disease, and other conditions. But, some scientists believe that was a mistake. Take for example, […]
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-(Natural News) It’s no secret that air pollution is on the rise across the globe, especially in cities. In fact, a 2016 report from the World Health Organization indicated that outdoor pollution had risen by 8 percent in just five years. Beyond its environmental effects, air pollution is known for being harmful to the respiratory […]
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-(Natural News) Older individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease are often prescribed antipsychotic drugs. This controversial practice has been frowned upon for many years. New research has now found that the use of these drugs in Alzheimer’s patients substantially increases their risk of mortality — which begs the question: is this risky practice being conducted with […]
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-(Natural News) Alzheimer’s patients who take antipsychotic drugs have a significantly increased risk of dying early compared to those who don’t, new research out of Finland has found. An in-depth analysis of nearly 58,000 people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease between 2005 and 2011 found that those who take popular antipsychotics like Abilify (aripiprazole) or Risperdeal […]
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-(Natural News) British researchers claim they have confirmed that aluminum plays a strong role in the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are now the leading causes of death around the world, superseding heart disease. More than 5 million persons in the U.S., where it is the sixth leading cause of death, have […]
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-(Natural News) We all know how valuable exercise is to a healthy lifestyle. The benefits of exercise are wide-reaching and include reducing your risk of many different diseases, including diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Engaging in regular physical activity can help you lose weight, lower your blood pressure, help fight depression and boost your self […]
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-(Natural News) (NaturalNews) Lights flashing at a precise frequency might hold promise as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and published in the journal Nature. Significantly, the treatment worked by activating the brain’s own dedicated immune system, causing the brain to clear out […]
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-(Natural News) Turmeric is all the rage right now, and for good reason! It’s been used for centuries as both a flavorful spice in a variety of dishes, and as a potent herbal medicine. The yellow-orange hued root provides a whole host of health benefits, and new research has just revealed another one. A study conducted […]
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-(Natural News) Over half a million senior citizens die each year from their psychiatric drug use. To make matters worse, most of these drugs don’t even provide worthwhile benefits to the patients for whom they are prescribed. A study from the Nordic Cochrane Centre in Denmark — led by professor and center director Peter Gotzche — […]