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…
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…
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…
Watching someone dear suffer from memory loss can be challenging. You might speculate if there’s a method to prevent dementia or Alzheimer’s in your elderly parents. Cheer up: some types of food and beverages can help maintain their brain health. One crucial aspect to remember is hydration – it is vital for the brain’s health….
Researchers have found that eating cranberries could improve memory, ward off dementia, and reduce ‘bad’ cholesterol. The research team studied the benefits of consuming the equivalent of a cup of cranberries a day among 50 to 80-year-olds. They hope that their findings could have implications for the prevention of neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia. Adding…
According to the CDC someone in the U.S. has a stroke every 40 seconds, so knowing the signs and symptoms is crucial. “A heart attack is a heart attack, and a brain attack is a stroke,” says Dr. Andrew Freeman, director of clinical cardiology and cardiovascular prevention at National Jewish Health. It is “usually a sudden…
A Monash University led study has found a promising new treatment for patients with behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia, the second most common form of dementia in the under 60s — resulting in a stabilising of what would normally be escalating behavioural issues, and a slowing of brain shrinkage due to the disease. It is the…
By Steven Reinberg, HealthDay Reporter Staving off Alzheimer’s disease might just take a healthy diet, exercise and an active mind, a new study suggests. Women and men who follow a healthy lifestyle live longer — and longer without Alzheimer’s or other dementias, researchers say. “Eating a healthy diet rich in vegetables, berries, whole grains, and low in fried or…
