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March 26, 2013
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A new study, funded by the National Institute on Aging, has been examining the correlation between untreated hypertension and an earlier onset of Alzheimer’s. Researchers have been testing and observing 147 adult participants, with an age range of 30-89. The … Continue reading
March 19, 2013
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A new analysis, published in the Journal of Advanced Nursing, found that helping patients with dementia to remember to eat can improve their overall well-being. Dementia patients often struggle with keeping up healthy nutrition, and it is commonly reflected in … Continue reading
March 14, 2013
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A recent study out of the University of Arizona has found a boost in cognitive ability in seniors, aging 65 or older, from the introduction and continued use of Facebook. The social media site’s constant information flow may aid in … Continue reading
February 12, 2013
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A new study from the University of California has discovered a correlation between less sleep and memory loss in seniors. The study observed two groups: younger adults in their 20’s and older adults, mainly in their 70’s. Both groups were … Continue reading
February 7, 2013
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A new study out of the University of Leeds claims to have identified natural chemicals in green tea and red wine that inhibit the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The chemicals contained in these libations, EGCG and resveratrol respectively, are found … Continue reading
January 31, 2013
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With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, we want to share this savory study published in the journal Hypertension. The study claims that snacking on a chocolate product with a high concentration of cacao (cocoa), such as dark chocolate bars, … Continue reading
January 29, 2013
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A study by The University of California, touching almost 5,500 lives and spanning over 18 years, has determined a correlation between dental health and mental health. The subjects, all dementia-free at the beginning of observation, were educated and affluent seniors … Continue reading
January 8, 2013
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A new study conducted by researchers at McGill University found that a commonly used drug prescribed to lower cholesterol may also benefit those with Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers tested mice aged six months and one-year-old mice. They gave them both simvastatin, the … Continue reading
January 3, 2013
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A recent study has found that despite hospitals having better technology to help stroke sufferers who are admitted shortly after recognizing warning signs, there hasn’t been much change in how many people actually get to the hospital in time. The study, conducted … Continue reading
December 20, 2012
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Those who serve as a caregiver to a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease have bad days and good, just like the people they are caring for. However, there are ways to make the experience a little bit easier by keeping … Continue reading