Stress — in the form of traumatic events, job strain, everyday stressors and discrimination — accelerates aging of the immune system, potentially increasing a person’s risk of cancer, cardiovascular disease and illness from infections such as COVID-19, according to a new USC study. The research, published June 13 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of…
Many people think that Parkinson’s disease (PD) only affects movement, even some physicians hold this misconception. While movement-related (motor) symptoms of Parkinson’s—like tremor, slowness, and stiffness—are the most visible, there are many Parkinson’s symptoms that are unrelated to movement. Some non-movement symptoms of Parkinson’s include: Anxiety Depression Sleep disorders Cognitive symptoms Fatigue These non-movement symptoms are common and have a great…
Social isolation is directly linked with changes in the brain structures associated with memory, making it a clear risk factor for dementia, scientists have found. Social isolation is an independent risk factor for dementia Interdisciplinary study shows changes to brain structures associated with memory and cognitive function are directly linked to social isolation Data shows…
Watching someone dear suffer from memory loss can be challenging. You might speculate if there’s a method to prevent dementia or Alzheimer’s in your elderly parents. Cheer up: some types of food and beverages can help maintain their brain health. One crucial aspect to remember is hydration – it is vital for the brain’s health….
Seven healthy habits and lifestyle factors may play a role in lowering the risk of dementia in people with the highest genetic risk, according to research published in the May 25, 2022, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The seven cardiovascular and brain health factors, known as the American Heart…
Researchers have found that eating cranberries could improve memory, ward off dementia, and reduce ‘bad’ cholesterol. The research team studied the benefits of consuming the equivalent of a cup of cranberries a day among 50 to 80-year-olds. They hope that their findings could have implications for the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia. Adding…
