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Medications Affect The Body’s Ability To Regulate Body Temperature
August 17, 2023October 24, 2024

Medications to treat various chronic diseases may hinder the body’s ability to lose heat and regulate its core temperature to optimal levels. The loss of effective thermoregulation has implications for elderly people receiving treatment for illnesses like cancer, cardiovascular, Parkinson’s disease/dementia and diabetes, particularly during hot weather, according to a review by a team of…

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10 Ways To Control High Blood Pressure Without Medication
August 4, 2023December 13, 2024

Many people have high blood pressure. It can lead to heart problems and other health issues. Lowering your blood pressure without medication is possible with the right steps. One important fact is that losing just a little weight can make a big difference in your blood pressure. Each kilogram you lose can drop your blood…

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Stroke Recovery: Increasing Physical Activity Key To Improved Outcome
May 24, 2023April 8, 2025

If your elderly parent had a stroke, you know it’s tough for them. They might struggle to move or speak like before. Strokes hit many families hard. They are the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S. One big fact: moving more can really help after a stroke. A study shows people who up…

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An action plan to prevent Alzheimer’s disease
February 10, 2023

Memory loss, behavioural changes, cognitive deficits: Alzheimer’s disease leads to a dramatic loss of autonomy for those affected and has a heavy impact on health costs. Its prevention has become a real social challenge. An international task force, led by the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG), is setting out guidelines…

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Initial Symptoms Could Predict How Fast Alzheimer’s Progresses
January 25, 2023April 8, 2025

Memory loss is the most common symptom associated with Alzheimer’s disease — the terrifying prospect of slowly forgetting yourself and everything around you. But people who exhibit memory loss early on in their dementia actually have a slower rate of decline than those who develop other symptoms earlier, a new study reports. Difficulty forming sentences, making plans,…

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Study shows that a new blood test can detect ‘toxic’ protein years before Alzheimer’s symptoms emerge.
December 13, 2022

Today, by and large, patients receive a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s only after they exhibit well-known signs of the disease, such as memory loss. By that point, the best treatment options simply slow further progression of symptoms. But research has shown that the seeds of Alzheimer’s are planted years — even decades — earlier, long before…

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Many nursing homes are poorly staffed. How do they get away with it?
December 2, 2022

Regulators have allowed thousands of nursing homes across America to flout federal staffing rules by going an entire day and night without a registered nurse on duty, a USA TODAY investigation has found. Nearly all of them got away with it: Only 4% were cited by government inspectors. Even fewer were fined. When other nursing home caregivers…

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6 Foods That Boost Brain Health
November 15, 2022December 13, 2024

While most of us know that what we eat affects our bodies, a healthy diet also affects our brains. Regular foods can help keep your brain healthy and improve memory and concentration. While no magic pill – or food – prevents cognitive decline, a healthy dietary pattern that includes many plant-based foods, such as fruits,…

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Risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease increases by 50-80% in older adults who caught COVID-19
September 13, 2022

In a study published today in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, researchers report that people 65 and older who contracted COVID-19 were more prone to developing Alzheimer’s disease in the year following their COVID diagnosis. And the highest risk was observed in women at least 85 years old. The findings showed that the risk for developing…

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The #1 Sign Your Dementia Risk is “Way Too High”
August 23, 2022

Dementia is a disorder that causes a decline in cognitive abilities so severely in many cases that it can impact daily life. The condition affects over 55 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization and while there’s no surefire way to prevent dementia, there are lifestyle choices that greatly decrease the risk and Eat This, Not…

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Protein discovered in Parkinson’s disease could lead to new treatments
August 2, 2022

Currently, there are no disease modifying therapies for Parkinson’s disease that can change the progression of the disease. An international team of scientists led by faculty at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is hoping to change that. Today, they published new research in the journal Brain that takes scientists one step closer to understanding a key protein…

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If You Have This in Your Mouth, You May Have Alzheimer’s
July 27, 2022

Is there a connection between poor oral health and dementia? A new study from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine shows specific mouth bacteria can lead to Alzheimer’s disease and neurodegeneration. Here’s what researchers discovered. Read on—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Sure Signs You’ve Already Had COVID. 1. Gum Disease and…

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Health Tips

Medications Affect The Body’s Ability To Regulate Body Temperature

10 Ways To Control High Blood Pressure Without Medication

Stroke Recovery: Increasing Physical Activity Key To Improved Outcome

An action plan to prevent Alzheimer’s disease

Initial Symptoms Could Predict How Fast Alzheimer’s Progresses

Study shows that a new blood test can detect ‘toxic’ protein years before Alzheimer’s symptoms emerge.

Many nursing homes are poorly staffed. How do they get away with it?

6 Foods That Boost Brain Health

Risk factor for developing Alzheimer’s disease increases by 50-80% in older adults who caught COVID-19

The #1 Sign Your Dementia Risk is “Way Too High”

Protein discovered in Parkinson’s disease could lead to new treatments

If You Have This in Your Mouth, You May Have Alzheimer’s

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