Alzheimer’s disease is not the only condition that affects brain functionality. In fact, Harvard researchers point out that more than 50 conditions can cause or mimic the symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. It’s a potentially dangerous mixup that can be avoided by knowing more about these other conditions.
4 min read
There are currently over 400 trials of new Alzheimer’s medications. Hopefully new treatments will be available soon. Until then, prevention is one of the best options. Here are 12 easy ways to help prevent Alzheimer’s disease.
6 min read
If you have blood pressure, migraines, or glaucoma your doctor probably prescribed beta blockers. What you didn’t know is that this medication you’re taking to lower your blood pressure can also reduce your risk of developing dementia. In fact, a recent study from the American Academy of Neurology has found that beta blockers, which are meant to […]
2 min read
Older people, especially those with Alzheimer’s and Dementia, are prone to fractures and injuries due to falls. However, researchers at the University Health Network in Toronto, have uncovered a disturbing trend in broken bones and bruises in senior radiology patients that signal elder abuse. “There’s a typical distribution of [fractures and soft tissue] injuries…around the […]
2 min read
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 […]
2 min read