Some memory loss is expected as our loved ones get older; it’s a natural part of the aging process. Suddenly, it seems, names can be a little harder to recall, misplaced items a little harder to find. The occasional forgotten appointment, the car that’s hard to locate in the sea of cars in the parking garage, all of these can be symptoms of the …
Living Long: 100 Years Is A Real Possibility
You regularly hear in the news about people who are living long lives. Not a month goes by that you don't hear about people all over the world living to be 100 years old. It is still neat to hear about them, the lives they've led, and the "secrets" they have to long life. However, Centenarians (people who live to 100 years old) have been rare …
The Connection Between Diabetes And Alzheimer’s
There has been a strong theory throughout the health care community that Type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer's disease may be linked. It appears as if many of the same people who developed Type 2 diabetes also developed Alzheimer's. Over the years, medical researchers have conducted numerous studies to determine what — if any — link is present between …
Alzheimer’s and Dementia : A 12 Minute View
Alzheimer's and dementia affect millions of people across the globe. Dementia is not a specific disease, rather a term that is used to associate a number of symptoms, including memory problems or thinking ability that cause a person not to be able to care for themselves on a daily basis. Alzheimer's is a form of dementia. Some incredible …
6 Things You Can Do to Prevent High Blood Pressure
High blood pressure is a serious and preventable condition. Every February, Americans are reminded to have their blood pressure checked because it is American Heart Month. You can have your heart checked anytime of the year, but designating a month has served as not only a reminder but as a notice that your health is important and that includes a …
Men’s Health Over 65. Let’s Make It Good.
Men's health is a sticky situation. Women often are the health decision makers in the family and are more likely to go to the doctor than men. Women also have a longer life expectancy than men. Although there doesn’t seem to be an exact explanation for this, it is believed by some that many men put their health last. Careers, family, retirement …