It’s that time of year when everyone starts to get sick and pass around their cold and flu germs. Having a chronic illness means that your immune system is already compromised, which makes picking up other people’s winter illnesses harder to avoid. However, you don’t have to lock yourself away…
In this video from Trinity College Dublin shared in February 2014, the importance of distinguishing between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia is discussed. A study has found that running could help prevent dementia by improving memory through muscle factor. The film explains that dementia can be caused by a…
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder which typically affects people in their later years (although some people can suffer from early-onset Alzheimer’s). It’s categorized into three stages: early, moderate and severe Alzheimer’s disease. We’ve detailed these stages based on information from the Alzheimer’s Association. Â This is…
The treatment of Alzheimer’s is multifaceted, and can include medication, environment, exercise, and diet. As the disease progresses, patients will require different treatment plans. We’ve compiled a list of ways to manage Alzheimer’s disease based on information from the Mayo Clinic. A variety of medications are used…
Alzheimer’s is becoming a very common disease, and it can affect anyone. Many think that Alzheimer’s is a sign of age, along with dementia, but that’s not necessarily true. Over 40 million people all over the world suffer from Alzheimer’s, and this is a number that is…
Vitamin D is often called the “sunshine vitamin,” mostly because we can get it naturally when the sun’s UV rays interact with our skin, which triggers the vitamin’s synthesis. The VIP vitamin aids our body’s absorption of calcium to keep our bones strong and encourage healthy cells to grow.  Here are a few more health benefits of…
Alzheimer’s disease is a neurodegenerative disorder where the patient slowly starts to lose cognitive skills which leads to emotional and physical problems. The disease affects around 5.4 million people each year in the U.S. alone. We’ve put together a list of some high-profile names who suffered from the condition, based…
As Alzheimer’s disease progresses in a patient, communicating starts to become a problem. This Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resources film focuses on how communication skills are affected in Alzheimer’s disease patients and how we can help the situation. Researchers uncover gene control mechanism that holds promise as Alzheimer’s…
In this video from Lakeview Ranch Inc. shared in February 2011, we learn a little about an innovative scheme to use music as therapy for patients with Alzheimer’s disease. A new type of Alzheimer’s prevention may be possible with an enzyme that lowers tau. Host Julie Anderson, explains how…
This short video from DNews focuses on an innovative study where gene therapy was used to reduce the amount of amyloid plaques in mouse models. Researchers explore new way to deliver memory loss treatment to the brain. Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in America and…
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