If you followed the news coverage in the wake of Robin William’s shocking and tragic death last August 11, 2014, you likely believe that the famous actor and comedian committed suicide due to severe depression following a Parkinson’s disease diagnosis three months prior. However, William’s wife, Susan Schneider Williams, revealed in November 2015 that her […]
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You’re likely familiar with the term dementia. In fact, many of us have been personally impacted by this progressive condition, particularly if a friend or loved one has received a dementia diagnosis. However, you may not know that dementia actually characterizes a number of conditions that affect and damage the brain’s cells, and lead to gradual […]
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We’ve known for years that air pollution can have a negative impact on our health, particularly our lungs. But new research shows that it could also be damaging our brains. The study, which involved just under 1,000 people and was led by Elissa Wilker of the Harvard Medical School, shows that long-term exposure to air […]
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Obesity is widely blamed for many of America’s most serious health problems, from heart disease to type 2 diabetes. But a surprising new report suggests that being obese could actually help prevent dementia. It’s estimated that about two million Americans are currently overweight or obese. From a health perspective, that’s a scary statistic–unless you’re talking […]
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Health researchers are now warning that a drug commonly used to treat dementia could increase the risk of developing kidney problems. The finding is based on the work of medical experts at the Lawson Health Sciences Centre in London, Ontario, and Toronto’s Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences. For some time there have been concerns about […]
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A recent study suggests that individuals over the age of 65 who have taken certain sleeping pills or anti-anxiety drugs may face a higher risk of developing dementia within 15 years than those who have never taken the pills. According to a 2010 study in the Canadian Pharmacists Journal, it is estimated that between 22 […]
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