William A. Van Horn, MD teaches you a simple test that you can administer to loved ones to determine if they potentially have the memory loss associated with AlzheimerΓÇÖs Disease.
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Although there is no current treatment proven to cure AlzheimerΓÇÖs disease or dementia, there are foods that play a positive role in overall mind health. The AlzheimerΓÇÖs Association has declared that a ΓÇ£brain-healthy dietΓÇ¥ can be defined as ΓÇ£one that reduces the risk of heart disease and diabetes, encourages good blood flow to the brain,
Maintaining a brain healthy diet can help prevent disease and promote health. There are six categories of nutrients that the body needs to acquire from food: protein, carbohydrates, fat, fibers, vitamins and minerals, and water. Category 1: Proteins Protein supplies amino acids to build and maintain healthy body tissue. There are 20 amino acids considered
In a recently published article, ΓÇ£Routine Early Dementia Screening ╩╗A Disaster in Slow Motion╩╝,ΓÇ¥ Dr. Chris Fox, a dementia expert from UEA╩╝s Norwich Medical School, is reported as advocating for the avoidance of early detection of dementia. Dr. Fox argues that the diagnosis of early dementia long before symptoms are significant can result in both
Springtime means gardening and Home Depot was my destination for flowers one beautiful afternoon. As I was making my selection, I was surprised to see Jane, my Alzheimerʼs patient, and her daughter, Sue, walk up. After greetings, I watched with admiration as Sue helped her mom choose an array of plants. Although Jane could not