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Experiencing bladder leaks could be a sign of a bladder problem. However, it may also reveal other health concerns. Dementia is a degenerative disease, and although it commonly affects the mind, it can affect other areas of health too. Case-in-point, some dementia patients may experience bladder leaks before they notice cognitive changes. It has been ...click here to read more

A new study has uncovered that controlling high blood pressure may help stall dementia. The study was a large randomized trial, and it found that patients who underwent intensive treatment for high blood pressure were 19 percent less likely to experience early cognitive deficiencies compared to those who underwent traditional blood pressure treatment. Early cognitive ...click here to read more

When we start to become forgetful, we may begin to worry that it’s a sign of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. But in some cases, memory loss is an indication of hearing loss. There have been several studies that have revealed a link between hearing loss and memory loss. It isn’t surprising that if a person ...click here to read more

Absentmindedness may be an early sign of a silent stroke. It refers to losing a train of thought or becoming sidetracked. Researchers now suggest that these traits may be an early symptom of cerebral small vessel disease, otherwise known as a ‘silent stroke.” Researchers found that individuals with damage to white matter in the brain ...click here to read more

Higher levels of daily movement help improve thinking and memory skills in older adults. As there is a higher risk of memory and thinking problems occurring in older age, daily movements may offer a simple and viable solution to preserving such areas of health. Lead author of the study Dr. Aron S. Buchman explained, “We ...click here to read more

A drinkable “cocktail” of drugs may be the future for Alzheimer’s treatment. This combination of drugs has been found to treat and reverse memory loss in mice. The mice experienced improvements in memory by drinking this cocktail twice daily for a month. The drink combines “designer molecules” that help to block crucial steps in the ...click here to read more

Obesity is associated with an increased risk of low brain volume, according to research findings. The recently published study highlighted that carrying extra weight – particularly around your mid-section – is linked with greater brain shrinkage. The researchers came to their findings by analyzing body mass index (BMI) and waist-to-hip ratio. They found that higher ...click here to read more

As we age, it’s natural to see some minor decline in our abilities, including in our thinking and memory skills. Anything more than that, though, could be an indicator for the development of dementia in the future. One issue researchers are currently facing is the ambiguity of mild cognitive decline. Some studies have found it ...click here to read more

While dementia is a growing condition among the elderly, there are still no cures or treatments for it. The major focus of current research efforts is on prevention, as a result. The key element in preventing the condition is early detection and maintaining a balanced lifestyle consistently. One of the first signs of dementia can ...click here to read more

A new study has found that type 2 diabetes is related to worsening verbal memory and fluency as patients age. The basis of the study was existing research connecting type 2 diabetes with an increase in their risk of dementia by two times more than patients without diabetes, as well as previous findings that have ...click here to read more

There is preliminary research to suggest that crafting, crocheting in particular, can offer benefits to those with age-related memory loss and even dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Kathryn Vercillo completed her study as research to finish her book, called Crotchet Saved my Life. There has been emerging evidence that art therapy can be beneficial but Vercillo’s ...click here to read more

Overactive bladder is a fairly common condition, yet hundreds of women suffer in silence and feel they are alone in their struggle to live with leaks. There are actually treatments available for overactive bladder, but the question rises, are they safe? The class of drugs commonly prescribed to treat overactive bladder is known as anticholinergics. ...click here to read more

Over 30 million adults in the United States suffer from arthritis, including osteoarthritis. While all experience some level of pain and stiffness, an osteoarthritis diet may help their symptoms. Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. It happens when cartilage in the joints breaks down. The majority of people who suffer from OA ...click here to read more

How many hours of sleep do you typically get? If it’s not between seven and nine hours, then, unfortunately, you are probably sleep-deprived. Lack of sleep and poor sleep is a serious epidemic across the country, and it can lead to serious health consequences. Just by adding an extra hour of sleep each night to ...click here to read more