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Brain-Boosting Activities to Help Prevent Alzheimer’s
By Rachel Despres Your Health

Brain-Boosting Activities to Help Prevent Alzheimer’s

In the United States, Alzheimer’s disease affects one in 10 people aged 65 and older. Despite how common it is, scientists have yet to discover what causes the development and spread of plaques and damaged connections among brain cells, leading to symptoms such as memory loss, confusion and trouble recognizing family and friends. Fortunately, research […]

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7 Health Facts about Neurological Disorders
By Jeff Hayward Your Health

7 Health Facts about Neurological Disorders

There is a wide range of neurological disorders and diseases that center on the brain, spinal chord and nervous system. Some of these problems can be progressive and fatal, while others may impact your quality of life to some extent. New treatments are being developed and there’s hope on the horizon, but for many, living with […]

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7 Neurotransmitters Vital to Brain and Body Health
By Catherine Roberts Your Health

7 Neurotransmitters Vital to Brain and Body Health

Your brain is the control center for everything in your body – and there’s a fairly delicate balance of chemistry that must be in check for everything to function properly. Your brain uses chemical neurotransmitters to communicate from one cell to another, and an imbalance of these chemical signals can cause problems mentally and physically. […]

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When Memory Loss Has Nothing To Do With Alzheimer’s
By Emily Lockhart Senior

When Memory Loss Has Nothing To Do With Alzheimer’s

We’re all forgetful from time to time. However if it’s happening on a more frequent basis it could be due to a health problem, and it’s not necessarily alzheimer’s disease or dementia. It could perhaps be one of these 6 health conditions that have been known to cause memory loss.

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