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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
March 12, 2013
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A new study from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis looks at the relationship between sleep loss and Alzheimer’s. The study consisted of 145 unimpaired volunteers, ranging in age from 45-75, that were screened for inclination to … Continue reading
February 19, 2013
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Enjoying fresh air, smelling flowers and feeding or watching birds may sound good to anyone who needs to take a step back from the stresses in their lives, however, at one community center in Roanoke, Virginia, this setting is helping … 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 10, 2013
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For many, getting an early Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis can be overwhelming, though through new Alzheimer based exercise programs, many are coming together to show support and discuss what they’re going through, Democrat and Chronicle reports. Early detection means that people have to … Continue reading