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Brain Health, health
Submitted by Greg on November 6, 2009 - 12:30pm.
Here at LifeTwo we believe that 'midlife crisis' is often a normal depression that happens in midlife. So anything that reduces the risk of depression also reduces the risk of midlife crisis. »more»
Submitted by Wesley on October 4, 2009 - 10:47am.
Two recent studies published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) highlight the importance of controllable lifestyle habits that can have a significant impact on the risk profile of developing Alzheimer's disease. The studies (one in the U.S. »more»
Submitted by Wesley on July 17, 2009 - 5:22pm.
Regular physical exercise may help protect against mild cognitive impairment, according to a Mayo Clinic study. »more»
Submitted by Wesley on May 11, 2009 - 9:50am.
HBO's "The Alzheimer's Project", made in collaboration with the National Institutes of Health and NIH's National Institute on Aging, can be described as an extended public-service announcement with an inescapable message: This scourge can no longer be ignored. »more»
Submitted by Wesley on January 18, 2009 - 11:09am.
Despite being taken by millions of Americans, the popular herbal supplement ginkgo biloba to improve brain health, does not appear to help postpone dementia. »more»
Submitted by Wesley on April 13, 2008 - 8:15pm.
According to a study soon to be published in the science journal Free Radical Biology and Medicine, a research team from the University of Reading has found that blueberries and other phytochemical-rich foods are effective at reversing age-related deficits in memory."The research team was able to show that the ability of flavonoids to induce memory improvements are mediated by the »more»
Submitted by Wesley on March 31, 2008 - 9:45pm.
In his new book "Spark," author John J. Ratey, M.D., explains emerging research indicating the positive effect that exercise has on brain health from depression to ADD to addiction to aggression to menopause to Alzheimer's. »more»
Submitted by Wesley on March 24, 2008 - 11:00am.
Chronic sleep deprivation is increasingly being implicated in mental and cognitive problems. According to a recent article in Los Angeles Times, lack of sleep can lead to increased risk of Alzheimer's disease, impaired learning, mood disorders, and even bipoloar disorder. Excerpts: »more»
Submitted by Wesley on February 4, 2008 - 1:57pm.
Use of over-the-counter vitamin E or C supplements does not reduce the risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. This is according to a new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. »more»
Submitted by Wesley on January 6, 2008 - 10:10am.
In a lengthy and detailed article, the Los Angeles Times has summarized the state of the war on Alzheimer's disease. It's not pretty and can be summed up in one sentence, "Scientists still aren't sure what causes the disease or how to cure it." »more»
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