Recognizing the disease early can help a patient and family prepare to deal with it, but keep in mind there is no cure (although there are treatments that can possibly slow progression or improve quality of life). Here are 12 early warning signs that Alzheimer’s is creeping into your life or that of a loved one.
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A nasty and uncomfortable kidney infection results when bacteria enters into the bladder and enters one or both kidneys. Here are the 11 most telling signs of a kidney infection.
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We may joke a bit about having a “senior’s moment” – otherwise, a lapse in memory or judgment based on advanced age. However, there’s nothing funny about Alzheimer’s disease (a form a dementia), as it is fatal and not the same as regular cognitive decline due to age.
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Although the brain does require a certain amount of sugar in order to function properly, this type is known as glucose and is found naturally in foods like fruits and grains. It’s fructose, sugar that’s added to processed foods and beverages, that is of far more concern, as consuming excess amounts of it can have long-term negative effects—including these five.
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Acupuncture is one of the most popular alternatives to traditional medical treatment. But it’s hardly new — in fact, acupuncture is considered an ancient medical practice in its nation of origin, China. Over hundreds of years trained practitioners have taken their practice of stimulating specific points on the body using tiny needles to just about […]
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To a certain degree, inflammation is necessary for helping the body to combat infection and respond to injury. If it persists over time, it can lead to complications. Thankfully, chronic inflammation can oftentimes be managed just by adding more of the following eight anti-inflammatory foods into a person’s diet.
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