Researchers have found that an experimental model of Alzheimer’s disease can be successfully treated with a commonly used anti-inflammatory drug. A team led by Dr David Brough from The University of Manchester found that the anti-inflammatory drug completely reversed memory loss and brain inflammation in mice. Nearly everybody will at some point...
Archives: October 2016
Calcium Supplements Linked to Dementia Risk in Women with Certain Health Conditions
According to a new study, calcium supplements may be associated with an increased risk of dementia in older women who have had a stroke or other signs of cerebrovascular disease. The research is published in the online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. Cerebrovascular disease is...
Can’t Sleep? Oversleep? Both Can Contribute to Stroke Risk
Insomnia? Oversleeping? Both May Increase Your Risk of Stroke There is growing evidence that sleep disorders like insomnia and sleep apnea are related to stroke risk and recovery from stroke, according to a recent literature review published in the online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy...
One Hour Physical Activity Offsets 8 Hours Sitting on Your “Bum”
One hour of brisk walking or cycling for pleasure may eliminate the harmful effect of sitting Physical inactivity costs the global economy over US$67.5 billion per year in health care costs and lost productivity A new study of over 1 million people finds that doing at least one hour of...
Potty Talk – Toilet Safety at Home
ADA Compliant Does Not Necessarily Mean Safety for Everyone Lesli Jenkins Wang, President & CEO, Free2Go Mobility Products It is commonplace to read articles about the rapid increase in our aging population. We are provided with tools to help our family members “age in place”. We install monitoring devices, ramps...
4 Do’s and Don’t When Communicating with Someone with Dementia
Compassionate Communication Needed When Communicating with Someone with Dementia Communication. It’s important in any relationship, but how does it change when you’re caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or another dementia? Here are four tips.