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We know that high blood pressure is bad for our heart, but it may increase our risk of dementia, too. The new findings suggest that having high blood pressure, particularly in middle age, may increase a person’s risk for dementia. By the year 2050, the number of dementia cases is expected to triple. Currently, 30 ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss risk may be lowered by eating baked and broiled fish. Study author Nikolaos Scarmeas said, “While it’s not easy to measure the level of beta-amyloid deposits in the brain in this type of study, it is relatively easy to measure the levels of beta-amyloid in the blood, which, to a certain ...click here to read more

Every part of our body requires blood, which flows out from the heart and then back into the heart. When there is an interruption in blood flow, it can lead to some negative health consequences. One major organ to point out which requires much blood flow is the brain. Our brains are so advanced that ...click here to read more

This weekly health news roundup presents the latest news on tinnitus, chronic kidney disease, schizophrenia, blood pressure, and diabetes. This week, we discussed the foods to eat and avoid for tinnitus, a safe chronic kidney disease diet, natural home remedies for schizophrenia, exercise guidelines for blood pressure, and how diabetes increases the risk of eye ...click here to read more

Bipolar disorder patients may develop anxiety or depression following an episode of mania. The findings come from a national survey that collected data from 34,000 adults. An estimated 5.7 million Americans have bipolar disorder which is a mental illness characterized by bouts of mania and depression. Lead author and psychiatrist Mark Olfson explained, “Although it has ...click here to read more

October 12 is World Arthritis Day, so we share with you some of our articles discussing arthritis and related topics such as dry eyes, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, Alzheimer’s disease, psoriasis, and psoriatic arthritis. World Arthritis Day has been around since 1996. It is intended to raise awareness about arthritis, to influence policy makers, and to ...click here to read more

October 10 is World Mental Health Day, so we present our top news stories discussing mental health and related topics including cataracts, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and memory loss. The theme of this year’s World Mental Health Day is “psychological first aid,” which focuses on psychological support provided by health staff, teachers, firemen, community ...click here to read more

Mild cognitive impairment risk in seniors may increase with eating foods high in carbohydrates and sugar. The findings uncovered that the risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) increased fourfold in those who consume a diet high in carbohydrates. The intake of sugar further increases the risk, too. On the other hand, those who consume more ...click here to read more

New insight into age-related hearing loss has been uncovered. Age-related hearing loss is often believed to result from problems within the ear, but the new findings suggest the culprit is issues in the brain, instead. The researchers found that the brain’s ability to process sound diminishes as we age. The researchers divided 32 adults into ...click here to read more

In Alzheimer’s disease, memory loss and cognitive function may be improved with regular moderate exercise. Exercise is effective in Alzheimer’s disease because it improves the efficiency of memory-related brain activity. The researchers uncovered the beneficial effects of exercise in seniors with mild cognitive impairment. Not only does exercise improve memory recall but it improves brain ...click here to read more

A stroke affects each patient differently. Some may develop vision problems, others speech impairment. Stroke recovery involves not just medications, but lifestyle changes, too, to prevent another stroke and improve overall well-being. The goal of stroke recovery and rehabilitation is ensuring that you can go back to living as normal of a life as possible. ...click here to read more

Tinnitus (ringing in the ears) treatment can involve medical intervention or natural remedies. Although there is no cure for tinnitus, there are ways to better manage the condition. Tinnitus is permanent in about 25 percent of patients. In many cases, addressing the underlying cause of tinnitus can help ease the symptoms. Treatment methods may include ...click here to read more

Eating strawberries and blueberries may help prevent age-related memory loss and heart attacks, according to research studies. Enjoying a serving or two of recognized brain foods on a daily basis could help to maintain brain health and mental performance. Aging is commonly associated with the deterioration of various parts of our body, including the capacity ...click here to read more

Dementia is an umbrella term referring to cognitive decline. There isn’t just one type of dementia, and knowing which type a person has can help aid in treatment. The most common form of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease, but it is definitely not the only one. Below you will find a quick reference guide to the ...click here to read more