by Paul Winner | Nov 7, 2016 | Alzheimer's Disease
Over the years, there have been a growing number of studies that have revealed a link between hearing loss and dementia, which may in turn lead to Alzheimer’s if left untreated. In fact, research has shown that mild hearing loss may double the risk of dementia, while...
by Paul Winner | Nov 5, 2016 | Alzheimer's Disease
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a growing health problem in many parts of the world that serves as a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease and stroke. In addition, new evidence is emerging on a significant association between high blood pressure and...
by Paul Winner | Nov 3, 2016 | Alzheimer's Disease
DIAGNOSTIC WORKUP: A few blood tests are necessary after physical and neurological exams have been conducted. To make a proper diagnosis, a complete blood chemistry is required to check liver and kidney function, as well as a blood count to see if the patient is...
by Paul Winner | Nov 1, 2016 | Alzheimer's Disease
Exercise Eat Healthy – AZ Prevention Diet/Stop Forgetting! Brain Training/Socialization A team of researchers from the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and the National Institute for Health and Welfare in Finland found that older people who exercise, eat healthy and...
by Paul Winner | Nov 1, 2016 | Alzheimer's Disease
Peanut butter may serve a greater purpose than simply being fun to eat – the inability to smell it could help detect early-stage Alzheimer’s. Researchers at the University of Florida conducted a peanut butter smell test on study participants to determine if there is a...
