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Follow the MIND diet for a healthier mind

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Jan 14, 2016

Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States. It is estimated that more than 5 million Americans may have Alzheimer’s disease, almost two-thirds of which are women. Several diets and specific foods have been found to...

Dementia is not just Alzheimer’s disease

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Dec 30, 2015

Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, mixed dementia, Parkinson’s disease, the list goes on and on. Which diseases of the brain are considered dementia, and what does dementia really mean?The misconceptions that surround dementia stems from misunderstanding the...

Did you know you can improve brain health through your diet?

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Dec 2, 2015

The brain is in charge of every function in the body — from breathing, to digestion to circulation. And yet, this important organ is just as susceptible to the negative effects of poor lifestyle choices as the rest of the...

How to combat brain changes as you age

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Oct 19, 2015

Most of us accept aging as an inevitable consequence in time. Hair gets grayer. Skin is less supple. Posture may be compromised.What is less visible — and less acknowledged — is that the brain ages as well. The Institute of...

Women with dementia decline faster than men, new study suggests

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Aug 25, 2015

A new study suggests women at risk for dementia may experience cognitive decline two times faster than men, according to researchers.The authors of the study presented their work in late July at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in Washington, D.C....

Sudden stroke strikes young computer specialist at work

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May 29, 2015

Most of the time the 42-year-old computer specialist works in an office by himself, but the day he suffered a stroke, he just happened to be working with some other engineers responding on a call to fix a printer.Kyle Everett...

Questions and answers–ADHD in adults

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Jan 27, 2015

When it comes to ADHD, you may think it’s just a childhood brain disorder. But in reality, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder can impact adults too.In recent years there’s been a great deal of research surrounding ADHD. Medical professionals have been...