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Alzheimer’s: What You Can Do to Keep Your Mind Sharp

February 8, 2017 By Wesley Smith

February 8, 2017 By: Wesley Smith (Edit)

You have probably been advised by your physician that once you have Alzheimer’s all you can do is hope for the best and wait for a pharmaceutical cure to be discovered. Well, the truth about this disease is far more encouraging. According to current research, scientific test patients have been able to reduce the risk […]

Filed Under: Alzheimer's, Disease, Healthy Living, Mental Fitness, Preventive Healthcare, Top Stories Tagged With: alzheimer's, alzheimers prevention, crossword puzzles, mental health, senior mental health

Aging Gracefully with a Little Help from Doctors

August 10, 2016 By Mary Page

August 10, 2016 By: Mary Page (Edit)

The government census found that 40.3 million people aged 65 and older existed. This put the number of senior citizens at just over 10% of the present population. Health and Human Services and the Department of Commerce commissioned the study in 2014 to determine the effects on the economy and services. The projection predicts by […]

Filed Under: Alzheimer's, Community, Disease, Healthy Living, Top Stories Tagged With: aging, aging trends, alzheimer's, alzheimer's disease, communal housing, dementia

Could it be Alzheimer’s?

November 11, 2015 By Nicole Jarrett

November 11, 2015 By: Nicole Jarrett (Edit)

Forgetfulness can be a normal part of aging, but how can you tell when it’s more than just a “senior moment”?  One in eight people 65 and older have Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s causes nerve cell death and tissue loss throughout the brain. As the disease progresses, brain tissue shrinks and areas containing cerebrospinal fluid become […]

Filed Under: Alzheimer's, Disease, Preventive Healthcare, Top Stories Tagged With: alzheimer's, alzheimer's disease, dementia, memory loss

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