There is little known about the causes and cure of dementia despite the fact that the ailment has grown to be a leading cause of death affecting nearly a million people worldwide. It is for this reason that we find researchers invested in attempting to understand the ailment. It is because of efforts like these that Brenda C.T. Kieboom, MD, Department of Epidemiology, … [Read more...]
Benefits of Physical Exercise to Prevent Dementia
Around 5% of a million people experienced the risk of aging and signs of dementia. Upon reaching the ages 45 to 60, many people start to have difficulty in recalling situations and slows down their capability to grasp thoughts which are often termed as the “learning disabilities”. At this stage, the brain begins to suffer dementia when the blood can no longer flow properly … [Read more...]
3 Reasons why Seniors are at a Higher Risk of Dementia
Dementia is a progressive mental condition which results in the loss of memory, cognition, thinking, language and other brain functions. Science is still not been able to answer why some people get dementia, whereas others have a sharp brain even in their 80’s. Is it genes, age, one’s lifestyle or something else? However, it has been proven that older people are definitely … [Read more...]
Preventing Dementia: Trivia
While you've probably heard about the devastating effects which dementia can have on a person, you may not be aware that this condition can be prevented in some instances. By taking the appropriate steps, there is a chance that some cases of this condition can be avoided altogether. The Benefits of Trivia Games to Prevent Dementia Recent studies have shown promise … [Read more...]