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Functional incontinence is a type of incontinence where the person does not recognize or feel the urge to urinate.  People who have functional incontinence have a difficult time getting to the toilet. The problem could be that a person can’t get to the washroom quickly due to mobility restrictions or is slow to remove clothing. Some people ...click here to read more

Everyone has a different way of memorizing and recalling things, and while some of us may have a photographic memory, others are more tactile learners. As a result, people tend to remember better either because they have received the information in a format that they find easy to recall, or because they are young and ...click here to read more

The brain is really like a control center for the entire body, which means you must feed it well, and that includes eating foods for brainpower. Our brains keep our hearts beating, help control our breathing, assist our movement, and allow us to feel and think. It should be obvious that we need to keep ...click here to read more

For some, knitting is a favorite past time because it’s calming and creative. You put together different color yarns to create something useful like socks, sweaters, or scarves. Aside from being relaxing and a creative outlet, a Turkish University is now teaching their seniors how to knit as a means of protecting their memories. In ...click here to read more

HDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels are correlated to the psychological well-being of a person, according to a recent study published in Lipids in Health and Disease. The study was conducted to verify whether the psychological make-up of a person could be used to predict blood lipid levels. Inspiration behind the study Several previous studies have ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive condition where a person gradually loses memory and thinking capacity while developing behavioral problems that eventually make it difficult to perform daily tasks. While scientists have confirmed that it is a form of dementia and is not necessarily linked with aging, there is no way to cure it or stop ...click here to read more

With dementia, patient’s memory fades over time. Even though a person may still remember aspects of their life, they go in and out of remembering things and being forgetful. This can be frustrating not only for the sufferer, but for the caregivers too. For patients, not being able to remember surroundings, people, or events can ...click here to read more

Cognitive decline, often observed in patients surviving a stroke, can be slowed down with a MIND diet. Researchers at Rush University Medical Center examined the MIND diet and claim that it reduces the risk of dementia that is commonly observed in stroke survivors. The MIND diet (Mediterranean-DASH Diet Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay) is a combination ...click here to read more

Dementia and cognitive decline are serious threats to older adults, but the threat is reduced for older adults who maintain strong muscles. The Finnish study looked at the association between upper and lower body muscle strength with cognitive function. The study consisted of 338 men and women with the average age of 66 years. Muscle ...click here to read more

Relaxing in a steamy sauna may provide more health benefits than stress relief. A recent study has revealed that saunas may also have a positive impact on your heart and blood vessels in ways similar to moderate exercise. The finding tested the effects of a 30-minute sauna session, and researchers found that people who often ...click here to read more

Liver disease is on the rise, yet many patients don’t even realize they have it until it’s too late. The liver is often overlooked even though it is a true powerhouse when it comes to keeping you healthy. Your liver faces many threats on the daily, from medications and alcohol to infection and even your ...click here to read more

A new study has produced information suggesting that there could be an association between anxiety and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The connection was found between elevated amyloid beta levels and increased anxiety symptoms. The findings back up the hypothesis that neuropsychiatric symptoms could be an early representation of Alzheimer’s disease in older adults. Alzheimer’s disease causes ...click here to read more

Depression is something that many people deal with on a day to day basis. It can be extremely debilitating, causing people to lose motivation, stop socializing, and ultimately be chronically unhappy. One of the most common treatments for depression, antidepressants or SSRIs, are effective for some, but for others, they just don’t work. One brand ...click here to read more

Lacunar infarct is a type of stroke that occurs when one of the arteries supplying blood to the brain gets blocked. These arteries are quite small, which makes them vulnerable to damage. While most arteries in the body gradually become smaller, the arteries of the lacunar stroke branch off a large high-pressure artery. Lacunar stroke ...click here to read more