Tagged: Alzheimer’s disease

Help For Caregivers

Help For Caregivers

It could be one of the most difficult challenges you’ll ever face. Caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s disease. Seventy percent are cared for at home, but that can be a confusing,...

Flower Power

Flower Power

Gardening has long been a popular way for many people to relax and ease the stresses of the day, but did you know it has even more benefits for people who are physically or...

New Insight Into Cardiovascular Disease

New Insight Into Cardiovascular Disease

A seldom-measured amino acid that is circulating in your blood may be an indication of cardiovascular disease. It is called homocysteine, and an increasing number of physicians and researchers are acknowledging that high levels...

Who is at risk for Alzheimer’s?

Who is at risk for Alzheimer’s?

We’re all at risk now by virtue of the fact that we are part of an aging population. It’s clear that the biggest risk for Alzheimer’s disease is aging. That’s why we know so...

Stress Hormones

Stress Hormones

Our bodies naturally generate stress hormones on a daily basis, we need them to survive. During periods of stress, the levels of these hormones can go up and that’s generally a good thing. It...

Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease

Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia, is a progressive deterioration of the brain. It affects memory and thought, as well as communication and the ability to make decisions. Although the symptoms are...

The Alzheimer Epidemic

The Alzheimer Epidemic

Sadly, the incidence of this debilitating condition, where our loved ones slowly lose their memories and ability to cope with everyday life, is rising in the Western world. It has been calculated that by...