Dizzy spells can be upsetting and dangerous. And when you suffer from vertigo, and for no apparent reason you occasionally feel dizzy and the world seems to spin, your anxiety can grow as you struggle to get your body back under control. The most common form of vertigo is called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV). [...]
A plant pigment that gives color to many fruits and vegetables has multiple protective properties that could shield the brain from Alzheimer's and other neurological diseases. Being natural, the compound can't be patented, so it’s of no value to drug companies. But scientists have now developed a synthetic version of this plant pigment and are [...]
Lately, it seems there’s been a lot of scientific study attempting to assess your risk of dementia. Recently, we reported on a Harvard University study that found some great news: dementia rates for people over age 65 have been falling across the U.S. and Europe over the last quarter century. But a new analysis published [...]
A new study from Japan is the first to show that oxytocin can reverse some of the damage caused by the build-up of brain plaques that form in Alzheimer’s disease. Oxytocin, sometimes referred to as the love hormone because it can induce feelings of love and happiness, is released into the body through positive physical [...]
What happens in your mouth doesn’t stay in your mouth. Gum inflammation and infections tend to have wider effects in your body beyond only damaging your gum tissues and teeth. For instance, it’s a medical fact that gum disease is linked to heart disease. And now the latest research links gum infections to memory problems. [...]
Whether you’ve been personally affected by dementia or not, you might agree that it appears the rates of dementia are rising across the U.S. and have been for at least the last decade. However, the latest research paints a picture that’s not as bleak as you might believe. According to a new study from scientists [...]
I’ve often discussed the fact that research into Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia has increasingly shown how inflammation in the brain wreaks havoc on your memory. The new attention on brain inflammation has put medical researchers into a fast and furious mode as they try to figure out exactly when and how inflammatory [...]
Described by experts as "a big step forward," "a breakthrough," and "a real game changer" in the fight against dementia, a simple blood test is now able to diagnose Alzheimer's disease years before the first symptoms appear. What’s more, the test is extremely accurate, correctly predicting Alzheimer’s disease in nine out of ten people. So, [...]
Mary was only 58 years old, yet her cognitive abilities had already declined to the point of someone many years older, and any hope for Mary regaining her memory or maintaining independence was slim. So, with nothing to lose, two clinicians suggested a therapy that's FDA-approved for various health conditions, but not for treating Alzheimer's. [...]
Everybody worries when their memory slips. Misplaced car keys. Forgotten names. Problems keeping track of the bills. These moments of forgetfulness can cause a great deal of anxiety. But researchers warn that there’s a more common sign of memory problems that gets short shrift, when instead, it should be regarded as more important than the [...]
