Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Ward Off Alzheimers With Sunshine

August 3, 2010 by rphinc  
Filed under Alzheimers, Rhonda Hailey's Blog

Sunshine to ward off Alzheimers? According to a … vitamin D deficiency raises your risk of mental decline by up to 394 percent. The study is just the latest to show that the “sunshine vitamin” is essential to good brain health.

Feed Your Brain the Right Food to Prevent Memory Loss

November 14, 2009 by Sean Davids  
Filed under Alzheimers

It is a terrifying thing to consider that disease could rob you of your memory. Yet this is the very thing that occurs to thousands of individuals throughout the planet regularly. Alzheimer’s disease as well as other dementia related diseases robs individuals of their memories. They not only forget the past, they forget the individuals they love and how to look after themselves. These health conditions can strike virtually anyone. In spite of this, there are some alterations that you can make to your eating habits that might prevent memory loss.

Are Toxins to Blame for Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias?

November 8, 2009 by Christian Goodman  
Filed under Alzheimers

While emerging investigation has taught us much about the effects of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias on the brain, what causes Alzheimer’s is an altogether diametric story. In a nutshell, not enough oxygen is getting to the brain cells. But why is this happening?

How Alzheimer’s Disease is Linked to High Blood Pressure

October 24, 2009 by Christian Goodman  
Filed under Alzheimers

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, refers to a condition in which the blood circulates through the arteries with too much force. The American Heart Association estimates that high blood pressure affects 73 million Americans, or one in three adults. Hypertension also affects approximately two million children and teenagers in the United States. Several factors may contribute to high blood pressure, including genetics, high salt intake, and hardening of the arteries.

Watch Out for Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia

October 17, 2009 by Anna Ruth  
Filed under Alzheimers

Discovering that a family member has the first signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s will be difficult, but there are lots of resources you can use to make caring for that family member more productive. Your family member will still desire to be alone, and you’ll want to select a place that will give you what you need to help them thrive. Here are some vital facts about Alzheimer’s that will let you know if you need to find additional treatment.

Dementia: Eight Things People Should Avoid

August 7, 2009 by Esther Dacamay  
Filed under Alzheimers

Since proper nutrition is the building foundation from which our bodies fight off disease, half the battle in improving symptoms of dementia is knowing what NOT to eat, or how NOT to prepare your food. Check out these eight principals that will be sure to make you think twice about what you put into your mouth.