Before You Decide on Dementia, Consider Vitamin B12 Deficiency
When a loved one begins displaying signs of dementia, it becomes very stressful for every one involved. Whether you are the one suffering from cognitive issues, you are the one tasked with the care of that person, or you are simply involved in the process, the whole situation can be very taxing.
Memory loss and confusion in a loved one may cause you to panic, but before you jump to conclusions, be sure you have investigated all of the possible causes. In some cases, it might not truly be dementia, but a simple vitamin B12 deficiency.
What is Vitamin B12?
Vitamin B12[…]
Abdominal Fat Tied to Dementia in New Study
Abdominal fat has a well-documented connection to a number of health problems: heart disease, cancer, and diabetes to name a few. New research from Illinois has discovered yet another reason belly fat is detrimental to our health.
Fat and Memory
Researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago examined the effect that excess abdominal fat has on our memory and uncovered an alarming link. Middle aged individuals with high belly fat are 3.6 times more likely than those without to experience memory loss and dementia in old age.
The researchers were able to identify the specific protein in the
Researchers Say New Compound May Halt Alzheimer’s In Humans
Scientists may have found a way to cure Alzheimer’s and dementia in the future, according to research published this week.
Protects Brain Cells
A study by British scientists found success in halting cell death in 
the brains of mice. This is the first time in history that scientists have been able to stop brain cell death, spurring many to hail this study as a “turning point” in the attempt to cure Alzheimer’s.
Researchers were able to identify a compound that holds the ability to block a faulty brain signal that appears[…]
Can Sniffing Peanut Butter Confirm An Alzheimer’s Diagnosis?
It turns out the key to detecting Alzheimer’s might have been sitting in your pantry all along. According to a new study, peanut butter may be a method to confirm a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease.
Detecting Odors
Researchers at the University of Florida recently developed a test that involves individuals sniffing peanut butter in order to determine whether or not a person has early-stage Alzheimer’s. The test relies on the olfactory senses, or the sense of smell, one of the first abilities to diminish when cognitive decline begins to take effect.
The test was relatively simple in execution. Patients were seated with[…]
Excessive Prescription of Antibiotics Continues
As we age, maintaining our health and strong immunity becomes even more important. Recent research found that the attempt to reduce the number of unnecessary antibiotic prescriptions has been largely unsuccessful, leading to an increase in antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Unnecessary Prescription 
The research, presented by the Brigham and Women’s Hospital last week, identified the prescription rates for different conditions. A sore throat in an adult resulted in an antibiotic prescription 60% of the time, despite the fact that only 10% of adults with a sore throat have strep. Even worse,[…]
Hobbies Keep the Brain Sharp, Research Shows
When people think about retirement, some imagine lounging around, relaxing, and being able to enjoy simply doing nothing. In reality, though, doing nothing might do more harm than good. Studies show engaging in hobbies during retirement can keep your brain sharp, prevent mental decline, and ward off depression.
Stay Busy 
Retirement can often lead to a major decrease in activity for a lot of people. When you leave the workplace to retire, you lose much of the mental and social interaction that characterized your every day life for years. For those[…]
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