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This animated video from the Alzheimer’s Society in the U.K. explains how brain cells work. Brains are made up of billions of nerve cells that are all communicating with each other by transmitting electrical signals. If nerve cells are starved of oxygen or vital nutrients they become…

While living with a chronic illness can be challenging, there are ways that you can make life easier and live a happy and fulfilling life. Establishing good habits and routines takes time, but as Gunnar Esiason points out in his blog Own It, there are some “common sense approaches” to…

There has been much talk about whether or not head trauma can lead to Alzheimer’s disease or dementia later in life. According to the Mayo Clinic, research has found serious head injuries that result in being unconscious for more than 24 hours represent a greater risk of developing…

A recent study has found that drinking certain types of tea could help reduce the risk of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. MORE: Four diagnostic tests for Alzheimer’s disease.  Teas like green tea, black tea (english breakfast and earl grey), and Oolong tea contain compounds which could be beneficial to cognitive health,…

Music has been proven to have a beneficial effect on people living with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Aside from providing fun and enjoyment, music can also help in other ways, according to umh.org and alzheimers.net. Music helps to bring back memories and…

There isn’t one particular test that a person can take to determine whether or not they have Alzheimer’s disease. Doctors need to assess the patient both physically and mentally to arrive at a correct diagnosis. According to the Fisher Center for Alzheimer’s Research Foundation, these are the…

When a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, the condition is already fairly advanced and treatment can offer little in the way of slowing down the progression. At this point, treatment only makes the patient more comfortable. Diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease before it becomes too advanced would allow doctors to aggressively…

In this video from MD Magazine, Dr. Larry Altstiel, the chief medical officer from vTv Therapeutics talks about his research team’s two Phase 3 Alzheimer’s disease clinical trials. They’re both studying a therapy that targets the receptor for advanced glycation endproducts (RAGE). MORE: Six future tests that could…

If you’re living with a chronic illness, it’s easy to slip into a malaise and feel sorry for yourself. This isn’t a helpful state of mind and it potentially means you’re missing out on life. In this video from NewLifeOutlook, Anna Scanlon shares her five…

If you have a chronic illness, you know just how much energy it takes to complete your daily chores and common household tasks. In this video from newlifeoutlook, Jennifer shares some practical tips to help make life a little easier for anyone suffering from a chronic illness. MORE: The seven…