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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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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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Get the Facts on Senior Centers
July 19, 2022

Key Takeaways Recognized by the Older Americans Act (OAA) as a community focal point, senior centers have become one of the most widely used services among America’s older adults. Senior centers serve as a gateway to the nation’s aging network—connecting 1 million older adults to vital community services. Senior centers work in partnership with other community agencies and…

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4 Best Fruits To Eat After 50, Says Dietitian
July 8, 2022

Don’t fear fruit in your later years, it can actually help you age gracefully. Fruit has gotten a bad reputation for being high in sugar, but there are many benefits of fruit that impact our health in the second half of life! Aging has unique considerations from a nutrition perspective. We want to preserve muscle mass, keep metabolism high,…

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If This Sounds Like You, You May Develop Early Dementia
July 6, 2022July 6, 2022

A Yale Medicine neurologist discusses this early stage of memory loss. We’ve all walked into a room, only to have forgotten exactly why we are there. Or maybe our ability to recall names of long-lost friends or classmates isn’t quite what it used to be. These are normal signs of aging. But, if such events…

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There’s Always Someone to Turn to: How the 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline Can Help
July 2, 2022October 16, 2024

Key Takeaways If you’re feeling sad, lonely, and hopeless—and have had thoughts of harming yourself—know that you are not alone. Many people, even those who seem to have everything going for them, have had feelings similar to what you’re experiencing right now. Thinking about suicide does not make you a failure or a weak person….

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Astrocytic Urea Cycle in the Brain Controls Memory Impairment in Alzheimer’s Disease
June 29, 2022

The number of elderly suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease has been rapidly rising over the past decades. For a long time, scientists believed that misfolded aggregates of amyloid-beta protein accumulate and form plaques in the brain, leading to memory loss and neuronal death. However, the recent failures of the clinical trials indicate the pressing need to…

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Mental Health · Aging · Health · Health Tips · Memory care · Senior Health

Mental Sharpness in Older Adults: Check on Your Mood Before Blaming Your Mind
June 24, 2022

Key Takeaways Your mood may affect your mind’s ability to think and function as it should. To get help for mood changes, talking to your primary care physician can be a good starting point as they can refer you to a specialized health care professional if necessary. Having a conversation about your mood or mind…

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Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Increase Dementia Risk
June 17, 2022

People with at least two of the diseases type 2 diabetes, heart disease or stroke have double the risk of developing dementia. Prevention of diabetes and cardiovascular disease could therefore be a strategy for reducing dementia risk, a study from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia suggests. Type 2 diabetes, heart diseases…

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Study Finds That Stress Accelerates Immune Aging
June 14, 2022

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…

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The Mental Health Aspects of Parkinson’s: How It’s More Than a Movement Disease
June 10, 2022October 10, 2024

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…

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Research Finds That Social Isolation is Directly Associated with Later Dementia
June 8, 2022

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…

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Senior Health

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

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

Get the Facts on Senior Centers

4 Best Fruits To Eat After 50, Says Dietitian

If This Sounds Like You, You May Develop Early Dementia

There’s Always Someone to Turn to: How the 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline Can Help

Astrocytic Urea Cycle in the Brain Controls Memory Impairment in Alzheimer’s Disease

Mental Sharpness in Older Adults: Check on Your Mood Before Blaming Your Mind

Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease Increase Dementia Risk

Study Finds That Stress Accelerates Immune Aging

The Mental Health Aspects of Parkinson’s: How It’s More Than a Movement Disease

Research Finds That Social Isolation is Directly Associated with Later Dementia

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