How I feel with Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is the most common neurodegenerative disease after Alzheimer’s disease.
It is characterized by psychomotor delay, rigidity, tremor, and changes in gait.
Nerve cell damage...
Difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
Dementia is a broad term to describe when an individual's day-to-day abilities decline slowly over time, whereas Alzheimer's disease is considered a subset or...
Change of heart? It may affect your thinking and memory functions
In a new study from the University of California, San Francisco, researchers found subtle changes in the structure and the diastolic function of a...
1 in 10 people ages 65 and older in the U.S. have dementia
In a new annual report from the American Heart Association, researchers say that brain diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia, are...
How to check your blood sugar correctly
People with diabetes should check their blood glucose levels regularly.
Most of the time they do not know how to check blood sugar correctly.
The blood...
Do vitamin D supplements help with diabetes, weight loss, and blood pressure?
Vitamin D is a nutrient your body needs for building and maintaining healthy bones.
That's because your body can only absorb calcium, the primary component of...
Dementia: How to prevent cognitive decline
Physical activity, nutrition and cognitively stimulating activities are all known to be good ways to prevent Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
And older adults at risk...
Heart disease strongly linked to dementia, Alzheimer’s disease
In a new study from the University of Sheffield, researchers found heart disease can directly cause brain dysfunction early on which could lead to...
Weight loss can help reduce dementia risk
Obesity is defined as excessive body fat that increases your risk of other health problems.
A person with a body mass index (BMI) above 30 is...
The role meat may play in triggering Parkinson’s disease
Is there a recommended diet for people with Parkinson’s disease (PD)?
Research suggests that eating a whole-food plant-based diet, rich in a variety of fresh fruits...