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Belly Fat in Older Women May Be Linked to Risk of Dementia

Are you a middle-aged woman with a muffin top? Join the club! Unfortunately, that extra weight around the middle may not be helping you health-wise.   CNN is reporting on a new study published in the Archives of Neurology that found an increased presence of adiponectin, a hormone produced by fat cells that aids in regulating the... Read moreChevron
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Update Could Pollutants such as Metals Contribute to the Cause of Alzheimer's?

Recently, we received a question about whether pollutants or radon could cause ‘forgetfulness.' As a result I want to throw some light on this very complex area. We often think of symptoms that include changes in memory, memory loss and, in some cases, confusion, as some type of dementia. However there are also many other diseases and... Read moreChevron
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Recognizing the Challenges of Dementia with Perspective

My husband gave me a short lesson in thankfulness the other day. Bless his heart. As we were driving home from yet another trip to Kilmarnock, I was talking about something when the word I wanted to say would not come to my mind. Sometimes, it seems like it's every other word I want to say, and it's so frustrating to me. After giving up, I just... Read moreChevron
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Coping with criticism from the loved one you care for

Caregivers frequently turn their lives inside out in order to care for their loved ones in decline. I know, because I've done it. The number of elders who depended on my help increased throughout the years, to a total of seven, though the most I cared for at one time was five. I also had two children and work part time writing as a... Read moreChevron
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Study Shows High Toll on Alzheimer’s Caregivers

Alzheimer's disease robs people of their quality of life. It is expensive to treat. And it takes over all aspects of their day-to-day routine. But these changes don't just affect the people who have the disease - they also impact their caregivers, too.   According to the Alzheimer's Association, about 15 million people provide care for loved... Read moreChevron
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