Alzheimers Disease

As we age, the threat of developing Alzheimer’s disease increases. Although the cause of Alzheimer’s disease is still unknown, researchers are working diligently to uncover more information to combat this life-changing illness. What we do know is there are effective means to help reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease. And there is something you do ...click here to read more

We like to think with age comes wisdom and life experience, and so many things to pass on to the generations to come. All this is true and worth enjoying. But age does bring its challenges, too, along with a body that’s weathered the years, the stress, and the toxins we’ve absorbed from our food ...click here to read more

Most people know the bare basics of dental hygiene. If you don’t brush and floss regularly, it can lead to a number of issues ranging from tooth decay to gum disease. However, there is a whole other area you may not have considered. New information has surfaced showing a connection between oral hygiene and Alzheimer’s ...click here to read more

Why is it that getting a good night’s sleep gets harder the older we get? Sleep issues are so common with seniors. Some will fall asleep easily, but wake up after only a couple of hours, which is far from ideal. This lack of sleep can become so overwhelming you might find that you can’t ...click here to read more

How’s this for unsettling… Alzheimer’s disease is an illness that causes the brain cells to deteriorate. As a result, mood, behavior and memory decline. More than five million Americans are living with this form of dementia. A cause for real concern though is that some of them have been misdiagnosed. Statistics show that every 67 ...click here to read more

What if the extracts of common herbs could aid in the prevention of Alzheimer’s disease? There’s no known cure for the disease and prevention is key, as the numbers of people affected are on the rise. It’s the sixth leading cause of death in the United States, with more than five million Americans living with ...click here to read more

The most popular genres of music have changed over the decades, along with the devices we use to listen them. With the advent of the internet and portable media players, music is available in countless different forms – but the effect it has on our hearts, and on our minds, doesn’t seem to have changed ...click here to read more

While Mother Nature is mostly taken for granted in these modern times, science still concedes that, once in a while, she can amaze us with some pretty incredible solutions for our most serious health problems.  Thankfully, researchers are finally beginning to take notice of Mother Nature’s “alternative” medicine cabinet,  opening their minds and research laboratories ...click here to read more

Improved healthcare has contributed to longer, healthier lives; however, along with aging comes an increased risk of dementia.  Approximately 35.6 million people around the world are living with dementia, and this number is expected to double every 20 years with a significant portion of this increase occurring in developing countries. Dementia commonly affects older people, ...click here to read more

Six minutes a day – three in the morning, and three before bed. That is all the time it takes to maintain a sparkling white smile. These six minutes, however, may prove to be far more important to your future well-being than anyone could have ever imagined. The Connection between Dementia and Gum Disease A ...click here to read more

Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are words that the Baby Boomer generation likely feel they’ve heard enough of, and wish would just go away. Our memories – and clarity of mind –  are precious to us. So it’s no wonder that these diseases invoke fear, often causing people to avoid facing them. Recent statistics found that ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. It is a form of progressive dementia that profoundly affects a person’s memory, thinking and behavior. Approximately 5.2 million people are currently suffering with Alzheimer’s disease in the U.S., and that number is projected to triple by 2050. Like all diseases, Alzheimer’s ...click here to read more

In 2011, over 700,000 Canadians were living with some form of cognitive impairment, which includes Alzheimer’s disease.  Even more disturbing is the fact that this number is expected to reach 1.4 million by 2031, according to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada.  It is widely accepted that engaging in regular exercise has many health benefits, including ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease is a devastating degenerative brain disease that impairs brain function, leading to memory loss and decreased thinking skills.  Eventually, individuals suffering with Alzheimer’s disease are unable to carry out basic everyday tasks and the disease ultimately leads to death.  In 2010, 4.7 million people in the United States suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and ...click here to read more