Category Archives: dementia

The Journey Towards Alzheimer’s Prevention

May 6, 2010 – 11:08 am

On April 26-28, 2010, the National Institute for Health, hosted a conference entitled “State-of-the-Science Conference, Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease and Cognitive Decline“. It was open to both professionals and the public.
The goal of the independent panel of health professionals and public officials at the meeting was to assess whether previous research on purported risk or protective [...]

By Dr. Wes Ashford | Also posted in Alzheimers, Brain Decline, Brain health, Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Training, Memory Screening | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (3)

Hypertension and Cognitive Decline

April 1, 2010 – 3:22 pm

Can Reducing Hypertension Also Reduce the Risk of cognitive decline?
The ill effects of hypertension (high blood pressure) have been well documented by the medical community. If you suffer from high blood pressure, there is a good chance you might also suffer from:

Pulsating headaches
Retinopathy or related eye damage and vision impairments
Nausea and vomiting
Chest pain and/or an [...]

By Dr. Bernard Croisile | Also posted in Aging Well, Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain Decline, Brain Research, Brain health, Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Neuroscience, Health & Wellness, Seniors | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (3)

Alzheimer’s Disease 2010 Facts & Figures

March 11, 2010 – 9:11 pm

This week the Alzheimer’s Association issued its 2010 Fact and Figures and the numbers show no surprises. That is, we were all expecting the numbers to be on a continual increase year over year and that was pretty evident in the reading. Let’s review the basic numbers:

As the 7th leading cause of death in the [...]

By Laura Fay | Also posted in Alzheimers, Brain Decline, Brain Research, Brain health, Mental Health, Seniors | Tagged , , , , | Comments (0)

The Best Holiday Brain Foods

December 23, 2009 – 3:40 pm

Just in  time for the Holidays, here’s a list of healthy brain foods. Incorporate some into your Holiday feasts with friends and family….
Wholegrain foods: Your memory will love it! It has also been proved that higher levels of folic acid, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6 made it easier for women to recall information. Fortified cereals [...]

By Dr. Bernard Croisile | Also posted in Brain health, Health & Wellness, Mind/Body, brain food | Tagged , , , , | Comments (0)

World Alzheimer’s Day is Today, Sep 21

September 21, 2009 – 1:17 pm

Today – World Alzheimer’s Day, September 21, is a day when the Alzheimer’s Association and other organizations around the globe unite  efforts to raise awareness about the disease and its impact on our families, communities and nations. World Alzheimer’s Day was first launched on September 21, 1994 by ADI.  The fact that 35M people today [...]

By Laura Fay | Also posted in Alzheimers, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain health, Cognitive Impairment, Health & Wellness, memory loss | Tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)

Staying Sharp by Getting Social

September 3, 2009 – 11:01 am

brain decline has a profound impact on the life and relationships of people who develop it. “Being socially active, being an intellectually engaged individual, having recreational time, enjoying a good diet, lacking stress – these are all things that tend to help in avoiding dementia,” says Dr. Lawrence Whalley, author of The Aging Brain and [...]

By Dr. Michel Noir | Also posted in Brain Decline, Brain health, Mental Health, Seniors, plasticity | Tagged , , , , , , | Comments (0)