There’s a woman in Scotland who claims to be able to smell Parkinson’s disease on somebody’s skin years before physical and mental symptoms appear. And her remarkable gift has inspired scientists in the UK to develop a new test that might help to diagnose problems beginning in brain tissue. Let’s take a closer look… Joy [...]
We’ve long known that endless time spent watching mindless television is not exactly a recipe for good brain health.1 Now a new study underscores this notion, adding a caveat that what we do while we sit matters.2 In fact, researchers say that, when it comes to our brain, certain sedentary activities are better than others. [...]
No one wants to get that call… You know, the one where your doctor tells you, “It’s dementia… and it’s not going to get any better.” That’s because this life-changing disease can slowly strip away your health and independence. You shouldn’t have to suffer through this horrible disease… and neither should anyone you love. Fortunately, [...]
When children don’t pay attention, act impulsively, or are hyperactive a doctor may diagnose ADHD and prescribe medication to help them have better focus, control their impulses and feel more calm. There are a number of drugs available to help both children and adults with ADHD, but one in particular is catching the eye of [...]
For years researchers have been investigating what they believed was the link between the herpes virus and Alzheimer’s disease. Laboratory tests have consistently shown that there was probably some sort of connection, but scientists have been stymied trying to untangle exactly how the presence of the herpes virus in brain tissue might bring on the [...]
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 [...]
