_ 10 Ways to Enhance Your Memory By Sondra Forsyth blog Oops, you forgot where you put your keys. Or you can’t remember what’s-her-name’s name. Forgetting things is a common experience, […]
Aging Well Well-being Surviving Longevity By Jane Farrell article Age 85+ is becoming the fastest growing demographic in the U.S. And those of us (the so called ΓÇ£boomersΓÇ¥, aged … Read More→
Brain Health Physical Activity Linked to Greater Mental Flexibility in Older Adults By Jane Farrell article A study done at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne and published in August 2015 in PLOS ONE has shown … Read More→
_ Alzheimer's Disease and other Dementias High blood pressure / hypertension High BP in Your 50ΓÇÖs May Mean Cognitive Decline Later By Jane Farrell article Having high blood pressure in your 50’s may impact your ability to keep track or plan ahead in your 80’s, … Read More→
_ Brain Health Gene Variant Linked to Cognitive Skills By article People with a gene variant linked to longevity also have also have a larger volume in a part of the … Read More→
Trouble Balancing on One Leg Linked to Cognitive Decline By Jane Farrell article Struggling to balance on one leg for 20 seconds or longer was linked to an increased risk for small blood … Read More→
New Gene Involved in Parkinson's Disease By Sondra Forsyth article Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles have identified a new gene involved in Parkinson's disease, a finding that may one day provide a target for a new drug to prevent and potentially even cure the debilitating neurological disorder. The five-year study appears June 4th , 2014 in eLife, a new, open access scientific journal for groundbreaking biomedical and life research sponsored by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (United States), the Wellcome Trust (United Kingdom) and Max Plank Institutes (Germany).
_ Why You Should Get Creative with Your Food! By article By Jon Yaneff People show their creativity in different ways. You may sing, dance, rap, paint, sculpt, design, direct, write, cook, or go with the flow with something else and give it your own unique spin. Your canvas can be anything that you desire, including your plate.
_ A Better Understanding of Memory Loss By Jane Farrell article Scientists have discovered how a lack of oxygen can interact with inflammation to cause memory loss in conditions like stroke and Alzheimer’s disease. The research, from the University of British Columbia, focused on microglia, part of a newly discovered brain mechanism that contributes to Alzheimer’s. Chronic inflammation and oxygen deficiency are hallmarks of several brain diseases. But until now, there hasn’t been much known about how they contribute to symptoms such as memory loss.
_ Measuring Cognitive Decline By Jane Farrell article People whose brains have less myelin ΓÇö the fatty tissue that insulates nerve cells ΓÇö experience steeper declines in cognition … Read More→
_ Brain Health Parkinson's: The Exercise Factor By Jane Farrell article Getting regular exercise such as cycling, walking, gardening, cleaning and participating in sports may decrease the risk of developing ParkinsonΓÇÖs … Read More→
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_ Health Headlines Pre-Birth Surgery Treats Potential Heart Condition By Jane Farrell article For the first time, researchers performed a successful in-utero surgery to repair a potentially deadly developmental condition by treating an … Read More→
_ High blood pressure / hypertension Blood pressure: What do the numbers mean and why do they matter? By Jane Farrell article t’s a standard part of any medical visit. Someone, typically a nurse, wraps a cuff around your arm and asks … Read More→
_ Stroke Cognitive impairment after stroke is common, and early diagnosis and treatment needed By Jane Farrell article A recent scientific statement by the American Heart Association shows that over half of people who have had a stroke … Read More→
_ Grandparenting The Best Gift for Your Grandkids By Jane Farrell article Grandchildren are some of lifeΓÇÖs greatest treasures. Martha and I have 14 grandchildren. Like many of you, we try to … Read More→
_ What Do We Know About Diet and Prevention of AlzheimerΓÇÖs? By Jane Farrell article Many studies suggest that our diet may affect the aging brainΓÇÖs ability to think and remember. These findings have led … Read More→
_ What Is Mild Cognitive Impairment? By Jane Farrell article Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is a condition in which people have more memory or thinking problems than other people their … Read More→