Alzheimer’s|Dementia

Does Mercury in Fish Contribute to Dementia?

Does Mercury in Fish Contribute to Dementia? Moderate seafood consumption has been correlated with lesser incidence of Alzheimer disease according to researchers.åÊ Seafood is a source of mercury, a neurotoxin that impairs neurocognitive development. Mercury toxicity is reduced by selenium, an essential nutrient present in seafood. Martha Clare Morris, Sc.D.,...

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People with Dementia Live Better When Empowered to Manage Their Condition

People with Dementia Live Better When Empowered to Manage Their Condition People with early-stage dementia benefit when they are empowered to manage their own condition, a study led by researchers at the University of Exeter has found. Researchers found that attending weekly ‰Û÷self-management‰Ûª group sessions which encouraged socialization, discussion, problem...

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High Anxiety Increases Dementia Risk 48 Percent

High Anxiety Increases Dementia Risk 48 Percent People who experienced high anxiety any time in their lives had a 48 percent higher risk of developing dementia, according to a study led by USC researchers. The findings were based on an examination of 28 years of data from the Swedish Adoption...

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Awareness of Memory Loss May Decline 2-3 Years Before Dementia Onset

Awareness of Memory Loss May Decline 2-3 Years Before Dementia Onset People who will develop dementia may begin to lose awareness of their memory problems two to three years before the actual onset of the disease, according to a new study published in the online issue of Neurologyå¨, the medical...

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Compound in Green Tea Plus Exercise Can Slow, Reverse Alzheimer’s

Compound in Green Tea Plus Exercise Can Slow, Reverse Alzheimer’s University of Missouri researchers have determined that a compound found in green tea, and voluntary exercise, slows the progression of Alzheimer’s disease in mice and may reverse its effects. Further study of the commonly found extract could lead to advancements...

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