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Seniors Should Maintain an Active Lifestyle

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 | Posted in Aging Well, Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain Research, Brain health, Cognitive Impairment, Health & Wellness, Seniors | Also tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)

2 New Genes Associated with Alzheimer’s Discovered

May 21, 2010 – 8:13 pm

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 [...]

By Dr. Bernard Croisile | Posted in Alzheimers, Brain Research, Brain health | Also tagged , , , | Comments (0)

Mediterranean Diet Might Protect Against Alzheimer’s

May 14, 2010 – 5:36 pm

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 | Posted in Brain Research, Brain health, Concentration, Health & Wellness, Mental Health, Mind/Body, Nutrition, brain food | Also tagged , , , , | Comments (2)

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 | Posted in Alzheimers, Brain Decline, Brain health, Cognitive Neuroscience, Cognitive Training, Memory Screening, dementia | Also 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 | Posted in Aging Well, Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain Decline, Brain Research, Brain health, Cognitive Impairment, Cognitive Neuroscience, Health & Wellness, Seniors, dementia | Also tagged , , , , , , , , , , | Comments (3)

Living Life Purposefully Might Ward Off Alzheimer’s

March 12, 2010 – 7:13 pm

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 [...]

By Michael Rucker | Posted in Alzheimers, Brain Research, Cognitive Impairment, Seniors, mild cognitive impairment | Also tagged , , , , | Comments (3)

The Elephant in the Room

September 24, 2009 – 12:36 pm

Alzheimer’s disease is the elephant in the room that is not effectively being planned for or dealt with by the Government or the Health Care industry. Consider just a few stats – By 2050, 115M people will be afflicted with the disease primarily due to the simple fact of living longer than earlier generations.  The [...]

By Laura Fay | Posted in Aging Well, Alzheimers, Baby Boomers, Brain Decline, Seniors, neural connections | Also 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 | Posted in Alzheimers, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain health, Cognitive Impairment, Health & Wellness, dementia, memory loss | Also 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 | Posted in Brain Decline, Brain health, Mental Health, Seniors, dementia, plasticity | Also tagged , , , , , , | Comments (0)

10 Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

May 30, 2009 – 5:43 pm

The Alzheimer’s Association recently published an article on the 10 signs of Alzheimer’s disease. The first sign is occasional memory loss, like not being able to remember important dates or events, further signs are difficulties in planning or solving problems, completing everyday tasks, confusing time and place and not knowing [...]

By Dr. Bernard Croisile | Posted in Alzheimers, Brain Decline, Brain health, Memory, Seniors, memory loss, plasticity | Also tagged , , , , , | Comments (0)