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Brain Health, Alzheimer's disease
Submitted by Greg on October 7, 2009 - 12:44pm.
A roundup of interesting brain health news: »more»
Brain Workouts Gain in Popularity, But Buyer Beware
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 Greg on July 29, 2008 - 3:18pm.
Submitted by Wesley on May 18, 2008 - 8:58am.
A new study funded by the National Institute of Aging had results that are consistent with the theory that those individuals with more education process tasks more efficiently and/or use other compensatory mechanisms that delay the onset of cognitive impairment. »more»
Submitted by Wesley on May 6, 2008 - 7:07pm.
According to a report just released by the Alzheimer's Association:
• As many as 5.2 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s.
• 10 million baby boomers will develop Alzheimer's in their lifetime.
• Every 71 seconds, someone develops Alzheimer’s.
• Alzheimer's is the seventh-leading cause of death. »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 April 10, 2008 - 8:12pm.
New research from Washington University in St. Louis indicates knowing the truth about having dementia as soon as possible improves the emotional well-being of both patients and their caregivers. The study is published in the current Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. »more»
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