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Primary open-angle glaucoma is caused by an imbalance in the production and drainage of the aqueous humor, the fluid that fills the anterior chamber of the eye. If there’s too much of this fluid produced and it is not well drained, then the pressure inside the eye – known as intraocular pressure (IOP) – may ...click here to read more

Caffeine consumption may lower the risk of dementia in older women by 36 percent, according to research findings. Study lead author Ira Driscoll said, “The mounting evidence of caffeine consumption as a potentially protective factor against cognitive impairment is exciting, given that caffeine is also an easily modifiable dietary factor with very few contraindications. What ...click here to read more

Memory loss, forgetfulness, memory lapses and cognitive function with aging is not inevitable. In fact, the brain is very much capable of producing new cells at any age, it’s just about knowing those helpful tips to promote a healthy brain. Our memories are a cherished part of who we are. When we recall moments that ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease and dementia progression and onset are linked to chronic sleep disturbances. Study lead Domenico Praticò explained, “The big biological question that we tried to address in this study is whether sleep disturbance is a risk factor to develop Alzheimer’s or is it something that manifests with the disease.” The researchers initially looked at ...click here to read more

Prostate cancer patients taking testosterone-lowering drugs may be twice as likely to develop dementia. The researchers found that males who underwent androgen-deprivation therapy (ADT) had an eight percent risk of dementia within five years of treatment, compared to only 3.5 percent among those who did not receive ADT. Lead researcher Dr. Kevin Nead said, “People ...click here to read more

One of the biggest concerns for caregivers who work with people suffering from dementia is wandering. Oftentimes, dementia sufferers feel the urge to walk around and in many cases end up wandering away from their homes. The problem is that they have difficulty remembering how to get back. For decades, medical scientists have been looking ...click here to read more

Mild cognitive impairment patients with anxiety face faster Alzheimer’s disease progression: Study” width=”300″ height=”200″ />Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) patients with anxiety face faster Alzheimer’s disease progression. The risk of Alzheimer’s disease in mild cognitive impairment patients with mild, moderate, and severe anxiety was found to increase by 33, 78, and 135 percent, respectively. The researchers ...click here to read more

Vascular dementia may be brought on by a stroke or multiple smaller strokes. Vascular dementia is a gradual or permanent loss of brain function. It can affect memory, thinking, language, judgement, and behavior. All parts of our body require blood flow to function. When blood flow becomes compromised, the function of the body part or ...click here to read more

When your joints hurt or when you have a headache, you probably reach for an over-the-counter pain reliever like Tylenol. Acetaminophen, the active ingredient in Tylenol, is used to reduce fever and relieve pain. Many of us have been taking these types of medications for years without much worry, but a new study suggests that ...click here to read more

Mixed dementia is a condition that combines the symptoms of more than one type of dementia. The most common mixed dementia combination is of Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia. There is a lot about mixed dementia that is still not fully understood, such as whether treating one of the types of dementia in the combination ...click here to read more

In Alzheimer’s disease, higher testosterone levels may increase aggression and hallucination risk. Although low testosterone has been linked to a higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease, once a patient has developed Alzheimer’s, high levels of testosterone have been associated with greater agitation and aggression. Researcher Dr. James Hall said, “What we’re showing is that testosterone can ...click here to read more

Schizophrenia treatment with cognitive therapy is considered safe for patients who are not taking antipsychotic drugs. Schizophrenia is commonly treated with antipsychotic drugs, but many patients refuse or discontinue this treatment option. Research has shown that cognitive therapy can be beneficial to patients who are not taking antipsychotic drugs. The researchers randomly selected 74 schizophrenia ...click here to read more

For many of us, drinking some hot coffee is an easy way to stay awake and energized. Although there isn’t anything wrong with that per se, relying on coffee isn’t always a solution. You see, coffee drinking can get pretty addictive. Eventually, that one cup is not enough, so we up on our caffeine to ...click here to read more

Sundowning is commonly seen in dementia patients. The term refers to changes in behavior that occur in the evening when the sun sets. Patients may become more agitated, aggressive, or confused as the night comes. This is often seen in more severe cases of dementia as the disease progresses. Sundowning may be a result of ...click here to read more