August 20, 2010 – 9:15 pm
My colleague Dr. Jeffery Cummings gave a very informative interview to the Las Vegas Review-Journal last week (entitled Alzheimer’s studies urge active retirement). In the article, Dr. Cummings highlights the growing body of research that leading an active life, especially after retirement, appears to be one of the most important things one can do in [...]
By Dr. Bernard Croisile
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Posted in Aging Well, Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain Research, Brain health, Cognitive Impairment, Health & Wellness, Seniors
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Also tagged Alzheimer's Disease, Brain health, Brain Research, brain science, prevent alzheimer's, Seniors
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This week the Alzheimer’s Association reminded us that as the baby boomer population continues to grow in the United States, so will the number of Alzheimer’s cases. They are referring to this phenomenon as the “Silver Tsunami”.
Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in America. At any given time this disease affects over [...]
Sandra, a fit 65-year-old woman, believes in the benefits of proactive health care. She exercises regularly and never misses an annual physical. So when she sees a flier for a free memory screening event at her local Kmart, she thinks it’s a great opportunity to check on her brain health too.
Sandra’s [...]
Last week we talked about diet and Alzheimer’s, which led to questions from some of you about the genetic factors associated with Alzheimer’s. Recently scientists have identified two new genes they believe are linked to Alzheimer’s disease. In a recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association by Dr. Sudha Seshadri (an [...]
It is well documented that a diet rich in antioxidants, leafy greens, nuts and fish benefits the body in a whole host of different ways. Fresh produce, fish – especially the kind rich in omega-3s like mackerel and salmon – and nuts provide lean protein, healthy fats and plenty of fiber, vitamins and minerals to [...]
By Dr. Bernard Croisile
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Posted in Brain Research, Brain health, Concentration, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Mind/Body, Nutrition, brain food
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Also tagged Alzheimer's Disease, Brain health, Brain Research, Nutrition, prevent alzheimer's
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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
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Posted in Aging Well, Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain Decline, Brain Research, Brain health, Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Neuroscience, Health & Wellness, Seniors, dementia
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Also tagged Aging Well, Alzheimer's Disease, Baby Boomers, Brain Decline, Brain health, Brain Research, Cognitive Neuroscience, high blood pressure, hypertension, prevent alzheimer's, Seniors
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Have you ever been curious why some people are able to keep their memory sharp without much effort, where the rest of us have to do all we can to ensure that we keep our cognitive abilities from declining? A new study presented by Changiz Geula, PhD, (principal investigator of the Northwestern University Super Aging [...]
By Dr. Bernard Croisile
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Posted in Alzheimers, Cognitive Neuroscience, Neurons, neural connections
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Also tagged Alzheimer's Disease, Brain health, Brain Research, brain science, brain tangles, cognitive improvement, memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, Tau Protiens
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A new study published in this month’s issue of the Archives of General Psychiatry uncovers that people who say their lives have a purpose are less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease or its precursor, mild cognitive impairment.
The study was designed to test whether a positive attitude and purposeful life has a positive effect on decreasing [...]
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
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Posted in Alzheimers, Brain Decline, Brain Research, Brain health, Mental Health, Seniors, dementia
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Also tagged Alzheimer's Disease, Brain health, Brain Research, dementia, Seniors
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February 5, 2010 – 2:13 pm
It’s long been known by the medical and scientific community that not all people with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) will go on to develop Alzheimer’s Disease. We do know, however, that MCI is typically a precursor to all Alzheimer’s Disease cases. For patients with MCI, predicting their likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s Disease can be a [...]