A patient with suspected Alzheimer's may undergo a range of tests and examinations before a diagnosis is ever reached. This is time consuming, and, in the end, the diagnosis might not even be accurate. The reality is, up until recently, it was very difficult to diagnose Alzheimer’s with certainty until after death, during an autopsy [...]
For decades scientists have argued that the protein amyloid beta triggers the process that leads to Alzheimer’s. Others question this and suggest other underlying causes. These include abnormal tau protein metabolism, infections, neurotoxic chemicals, and more. Now, a new potential cause has been added to the list. And if researchers are right, there could be [...]
Prized in Chile as an aphrodisiac, this potato-shaped deep-sea creature is also a very popular delicacy in Japan and South Korea. If you come across one in the wild, take care! When disturbed from a surface it's attached to, it sprays water. This unusual defense is how it got the name sea squirt. Science hasn’t [...]
Ask a mainstream doctor what causes dementia, and they will likely point their finger at three things: your diet, your stress level, and your genetics. And sure, they aren’t wrong – these three factors can contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s. But I’m here to tell you there’s something else you need to look for… [...]
While vegetables get a lot of credit for improving your health, there’s one forgotten vegetable that’s turning out to be just what the doctor ordered when it comes to your memory. This vegetable contains a natural compound that scientists say helps brain cells survive and thrive as you age. So, read on to find out [...]
Receiving a diagnosis of dementia is devastating, but what if it's all been a terrible mistake. A false diagnosis can and does happen, more than many doctors might like to admit. Sometimes, a mistaken diagnosis of dementia occurs from the dementia-mimicking symptoms of prescription drug side effects, or a deficiency of vitamin B12. But there [...]
Summer is a great time to indulge in your wanderlust. Your memory will not only thank you, but it may also depend on it, researchers now say. That’s right, a study conducted by a cross-disciplinary team of experts proposes that travel may have significant benefits for people fighting dementia.1 Study author Dr. Jun Wen of [...]
The ancient exercise of yoga is claimed to have multiple physical benefits - improving mobility, balance, and strength, while preventing or slowing frailty. It’s also said to offer mental health benefits and to protect your memory against cognitive decline. Until recently, scientific backing for these claims has been lacking, but now results from multiple, well-designed [...]
We've all become only too aware of the COVID-19 pandemic. But there's another pandemic taking place right under our noses. It has been going on for decades, yet few are aware of how it can destroy our health. I’m talking about vitamin D deficiency. Now, new research demonstrates the importance of the so-called “sunshine vitamin” [...]
