(Natural News) Dementia is one of the most common problems older adults encounter, but no matter how common it is, it can be preventable. One of the best ways to keep dementia at bay is to exercise regularly, according to a study published in the journal JAMA Network Open. This is good news for those […]

(Natural News) Alzheimer’s disease is a global epidemic, especially among older adults. The irreversible and progressive disease – which causes dementia among older adults – affects over 5.5 million people in the U.S. alone. Not only is Alzheimer’s disease currently incurable; it is also one of the leading causes of death among Americans. Although the mechanisms behind the development and […]

(Natural News) To err is human. But if an older person falls for a financial scam, it may be an early warning sign of declining mental powers. And such cognitive decline eventually leads to dementia and even Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s afflicts a third of the population aged 85 or older. The disease is incurable. Existing […]

(Natural News) Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, and aging is its primary risk factor. Therefore, researchers continue to look for ways to counter the effects of aging on the brain. In a recent study, researchers from The Salk Institute for Biological Studies discovered a potential natural treatment for Alzheimer’s in the form […]

(Natural News) Aluminum is one of the most common elements on the planet. This naturally occurring metal can be found in many things, including cookwares, kitchen utensils, and food storage wraps. Trace amounts of aluminum can also be found in processed foods and some medications. While aluminum is useful outside the human body, this element […]

(Natural News) Italian researchers revealed in a recent article published in the Journal of Neurology the case of a 75-year-old man with Parkinson’s disease whose symptoms dramatically recovered after following a three-month gluten-free diet. The researchers reported that while celiac disease is often associated with gastrointestinal complaints, it also has neurological symptoms. Aside from causing gut and intestinal problems, wheat intolerance […]

(Natural News) The Arctic root is a plant in the Crassulaceae family that thrives in cold regions. In traditional medicine, it is known as Rhodiola rosea. Rhodiola is used in many natural treatments thanks to its abundance in natural compounds that exhibit medicinal properties. Researchers from China reported that rhodiola has neuroprotective activity after investigating one its most active […]

(Natural News) Aging causes a lot of unwanted health issues, most notably cognitive decline and memory loss. People in their 50s are told that nothing can be done about it. But is decreased brain function really an inevitable part of aging? New research from Rush University Medical Center in Chicago suggests that a simple step […]

(Natural News) According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), close to half of all adults over the age of 30 have gum disease – though the majority don’t know it. That number increases to a whopping 70 percent in adults older than 65. Bacteria, certain medications, diabetes, smoking, immune deficiencies, stress and […]

(Natural News) A recent review of dietary interventions aimed at preventing and treating Alzheimer’s disease suggests that the ketogenic diet is a promising nutritional approach, and at the forefront of this recent finding is coconut oil. Researchers from the University of Canterbury in New Zealand examined existing studies on the prevention and reversal of Alzheimer’s, including […]