In our 30s and 40s, our brain starts to shrink, with the shrinkage rate significantly increasing by age 60. You might notice that by forgetting your appointments, necessity to write things down, inability to concentrate for a long time etc. . The good news is that you can exercise your brain to limit its shrinkage […]
A recent study found that an oxidation-antioxidant imbalance in the blood is an early indicator of Alzheimer’s. The study showed that oxidative markers, known to be involved in Alzheimer’s disease, are increased up to 5 years before the onset of the disease in people with the APOE4 gene.
According to a recent study, people with high blood pressure have older and less healthy brain, increasing the risk of dementia, stroke and heart disease. Even an elevated blood pressure that falls within the normal range seems to accelerate brain aging.
We know that accumulation of amyloid-beta proteins in the brain is one of the main features of Alzheimer’s. But did you know that the same proteins are also present in other (periphereral) organs and that there is a possibility that these proteins are interrelated with each other?
Dementia is known a disease of old age. But did you know that about 5% of all dementia cases are among people between their 30s and 64th?
There is no cure for dementia. However, about 1/3 of dementia can be prevented through lifestyle changes like healthy diet, moderate exercise, reducing alcohol, no smoking, and managing conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. But, on the first place, how do you know that you are at risk of developing dementia (if you don’t […]
You might be surprised, but according to a recent study older adults sleep better than the middle-aged and the younger adults. The study investigated the sleep, lifestyle and health of 3.284 adults and found that our daily activities influence our sleep quality and that the degree of influence depends on our age.
Everyone wants to live a happy and healthy life. While the right attitude can make you happier, lifestyle changes, if made correctly, can secure healthy old years. There are so many aspects of life that you can change. The question is, will only one aspect, such as moderate exercise or a healthy diet, be enough […]
Does one of your parents have dementia? Than your chance of developing the same disease is increased by 70%! However, according to a preliminary study, healthy lifestyle can significantly lower dementia risk among people with a family history of dementia.
According to a recent large study, people with depression have higher levels of inflammation in their bodies than those without depression, regardless of genetics, environmental aspects, medical history or unhealthy lifestyle choices.