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ALS has been linked with frontotemporal dementia. You may be familiar with ALS because the disease that was brought to the world’s attention by YouTube’s successful “ALS Ice-bucket-challenge.” Amyotropic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a devastating disease of the nervous system, especially the part that controls voluntary movements such as speaking, walking, breathing and swallowing. It is ...click here to read more

Sleep apnea and snoring have been linked to earlier cognitive decline and dementia, according to research. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder categorized by the stoppage of breathing throughout the night which wakens a person up thus contributing to poor sleep. A primary symptom of sleep apnea is snoring which is a sound emitted from ...click here to read more

A new study has found that having anxiety increases the risk of dementia by 48 percent. The study examined 28 years of data from the Swedish Adoption Twin Study of Aging. IT involved 1,082 participants who completed tests every three years and answered questionnaires and who were screened for dementia. Previous research explored the link ...click here to read more

As the population continues to age, more and more cases of dementia and memory loss will continue to crop up. Dementia and memory loss is a pressing issue for seniors, and this past year much information came out regarding dementia causes, treatments and even prevention methods. At Bel Marra Health we have collected together the ...click here to read more

Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a group of disorders categorized by the progressive loss of nerve cells within the brain’s frontal lobes (found directly behind the forehead) or temporal lobes (Areas behind the ears). When nerve cells are lost in these areas of the brain behavior and personality can begin to deteriorate along with changes to ...click here to read more

Researchers in Finland discovered that singing and musical activities are beneficial for memory and mood, especially in those with early dementia. The findings could help improve treatment for dementia patients and uncover specific usages for music at different stages of dementia to improve outcomes. Eighty-nine dyads of people with mild to moderate dementia and their ...click here to read more

Patients with dementia have a lower quality of life due to a lack of activity. For those living in long-term care homes, quality of life can be negatively impacted by a lack of involvement in activities. Additionally, caregivers and family members often become pessimistic about the patient’s ability to become engaged. The findings come from ...click here to read more

Untreated high blood pressure can lead to stroke, dementia and cognitive decline. Stroke is the second leading cause of death and having high blood pressure is a risk factor for having one. Dr. Christian Stapf, a neurologist at the CHUM’s Hôpital Notre-Dame, said, “We live in a society that is being killed by its arteries. ...click here to read more

Vascular dementia memory loss may be due to stroke or multiple smaller strokes. Vascular dementia is a gradual or permanent loss of brain function that occurs in relation to other diseases. Vascular dementia can affect memory, thinking, language, judgement and behavior. All parts of our body require blood flow to function. When blood flow becomes ...click here to read more

The flu shot can help protect you against the flu, but new findings suggest that it can also benefit your brain by warding off later-life dementia. The findings came from McMaster University, Canada, where researchers suggest that getting regularly vaccinated for influenza can help protect us from other illnesses later on. Lead researcher professor, Dr. ...click here to read more

A new study has found that changes in humor can be an early sign of dementia. The findings come from the University College London, where researchers found that if humor becomes darker over time, it is an early sign of frontotemporal dementia (FTD). This type of dementia is characterized by changes in behavior, and these ...click here to read more

You may have already heard the news; drinking three flutes of champagne a week can help prevent dementia. But is this another case of too good to be true? Not entirely… Although the findings do suggest that champagne may improve memory, it’s important to fully interpret the findings to determine how it relates to human ...click here to read more

A new study suggests that women who feel extra forgetful could be showing signs of future dementia. Allison Kaup, Ph.D., from the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine said, “We studied older women who noticed themselves having memory problems but who still performed normally on a standard test. These findings raise the possibility ...click here to read more

Although 1.3 million Americans suffer from Lewy body dementia, it is still hard to recognize, which can delay diagnosis and treatment. Researchers have found a three-minute test that may be successful in diagnosing Lewy body dementia and speeding up treatment. Lewy body dementia is characterized by a decline in cognitive function, mobility and changes in ...click here to read more