Category Archives: Dementia-Alzheimer’s

Age-Proof Your Brain

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Kathy

Get Moving “If you do only one thing to keep your brain young, exercise.” says Art Kramer.Ph.D., professor of psychology and neuroscience at the University of Illinois, Higher exercise levels can reduce dementia risk by 30 to 40 percent compared … Continue reading →

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Healthy Living Could Help Fight Dementia

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Kathy

Many people are apprehensive about getting older because of the fear of losing their faculties. Individuals may worry that dementia could rob them of precious memories and make daily living more difficult. Many factors can contribute to the onset of … Continue reading →

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Brain Boost in a Bottle

Posted on October 23, 2011 by Kathy

Add a jump in brain-power to aspirin’s benefits. Researchers found that women who took aspirin daily for 5 years had stronger memory skills than non-aspirin takers. Aspirin helps the heart pump blood throughout the body which is probably good for … Continue reading →

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Fight Memory Loss With Your Feet

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Kathy

Put your keys down only to forget where you set them? Take more walks. Juat 40 minutes 3 days a week can help prevent and even reverse memory loss and other effects of aging. That’s because moderate exercise increases BDNF, … Continue reading →

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Normal Signs of Aging or Alzheimer’s disease?

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Kathy

As you spend time with your loved one are you noticing that they are not as “sharp” as they use to be? Mild memory loss may occur as we get older. Changes such as not being able to recall a … Continue reading →

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