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- What To Know About Laser Hemorrhoid Surgery - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2019 from K. SaluHemorrhoids also known as piles, is not an uncommon problem. It currently affects nearly three out of four adults from time to time with or without apparent symptoms. What is it then? Hemorrhoids are actually swollen veins in your anus and lower rectum, very similar to varicose veins. Mostly ...
Views: 35(1 vote) - Anxiety solution - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2019 from micheal fredinandWelcome to the best and most reputable online cannabis store. we give you the opportunity to buy medical cannabis online for illnesses like arthritis, hair loosage, back pain, anxiety etc with or without a medical card nor prescription with descrete delivery to the required address. ...
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Views: 149 - Dеmеntіа: Lоѕѕ оf Cоgnіtіvе Ability - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2019 from Sam HowarthDеmеntіа: Lоѕѕ оf Cоgnіtіvе Ability Dеmеntіа іѕ loss of соgnіtіvе аbіlіtу іn a реrѕоn еіthеr due tо glоbаl brаіn injury оr ѕоmе dіѕеаѕе thаt results in mеmоrу lоѕѕ. If іt оссurѕ bеfоrе the age of 65 then іt is knоwn аѕ еаrlу оnѕеt dеmеntіа. The wоrd dеmеntіа соmеѕ from a Lаtіn word meaning ...
Views: 118 - AI and Disease Diagnosis - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2019 from Alex MillerThe advance and prevalence of artificial intelligence may largely assist disease diagnosis. Latest researches found AI can help diagnose eye diseases and Alzheimer’s in early stage and with higher efficiency and accuracy. Artificial intelligence technology can help diagnose eye diseases more ...
Views: 130 - 7 Proven Hydrogen Water Benefits For Your Body - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2019 from Huma SyedHydrogen water contains hydrogen molecules that can act as a powerful antioxidant. It is on-trend. You may have seen celebs like Ryan Reynolds, Zac Efron, and Blake Lively drinking hydrogen water. Why is this the drink the latest craze in the trend of specialty waters? What is Hydrogen ...
Views: 91(1 vote) - Does Alzheimer's Affect the Young Too? - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2019 from Rachel MinahanAlzheimer’s disease is a condition largely associated with the elderly population. However, Alzheimer’s disease can also affect the younger demographic. According to reports, approximately 5% of the affected population develops symptoms before they hit 65. This category of individuals who ...
Views: 125(1 vote) - Alzheimer’s Disease – Can it Be Prevented? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2019 from Jaclyn TengFew conditions strike fear in the heart of men and women everywhere more than Alzheimer’s disease. For many people, it is more feared than cancer. After all, people do recover from cancer. The same cannot be said of Alzheimer’s disease, a condition affecting 5.7 million Americans and the people ...
Views: 133(1 vote) - Tau Protein and Alzheimer's Disease & Cancer - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2018 from Alex MillerRecent studies have shown that the entanglement of tau protein causes Alzheimer's disease. Many therapies attempt to target the producing and eliminating of tau protein to treat the disease. Actually the role of tau protein in other neurodegenerative diseases has also been studied. For example, ...
Views: 176 - Prevention Is Our Only Hope - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2018 from Jaclyn TengAlzheimer’s and Autism are now considered episodic with a ten-fold increase over the past 20 years in the numbers of individuals diagnosed. Autism Spectrum Disease (ASD) is a cluster of conditions commonly known as autism, with no two children displaying identical symptoms other than delayed ...
Views: 1570(1 vote) - UK study: Air pollution may increase the risk of dementia - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2018 from Alex MillerDementia is a central nervous system degenerative disease with insidious onset and chronic progression. It is one of the most common diseases among elderly people and mainly features by neurocognitive symptoms such as progressive memory impairment, cognitive dysfunction, personality change and ...
Views: 202 - Dentistry Is Ever Changing and Improving - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2018 from muller lukacsCosmetic dentistry identifies when you do anything beyond the conventional health of your teeth, including fixing crooked teeth and gaps, as well as changing teeth discoloration or chipped teeth. If you are thinking of having your smile done, here's an overview of what cosmetic dentistry and ...
Views: 175 - Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Treatment in Ayurveda - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2018 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanA really uncommon brain disorder, Progressive supra nuclear palsy affects your balancing, walking and eye movements. Alsocalled by the name Steele-Richardson-Olszewski syndrome, it is mainly due to the deterioration of brain cells controlling body movements (midbrain) and thinking (frontal ...
Views: 307 - Paint with numbers - for Alzheimer's & Dementia! - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2018 from Dave SmithArt relaxes the mind and is so called to be “food for the Soul”. Art has been a big part of human history since the beginning of our society. Dating back to the times we lived in caves, the earliest works of art can found on the cave walls. It is a skill deeply engrave us that we ...
Views: 458(2 votes) - Positive Home Health Care For Alzheimer Patients - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2018 from Jamy FameIt is indeed a difficult task to be a caregiver for an Alzheimer’s patient. There are a lot of skills and knowledge required to get along for connecting with the person diagnosed with Alzheimer. When it comes to home health care, the services include nursing care, some medical social services ...
Views: 244 - 82 Year Old Reverses Alzheimer's By Changing Her Diet - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2018 from Taryn DeCiccoThis article was originally posted at http://www.apple-a-day-clinic.com/Health_and_Nutrition_Blog?m8:post=82-year-old-reverses-alzheimer-s-by-changing-her-diet Recently, an 82-year-old woman who suffered from dementia, and didn’t recognize her own son has miraculously gotten her memory back ...
Views: 365 - β-and γ-Secretase Inhibitors & Alzheimer’s Disease - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2018 from Alex MillerAlzheimer's disease (or AD) is by nature a disorder featuring loss of neurons in the hippocampus and cerebral cortex. In recent decades, AD has become the most common form of dementia in seniors and it’s estimated that the number of people living with dementia would exceed 65 million by 2030. ...
Views: 352 - ***Osteroarthritis Should Be Viewed As “Heart Disease” Of The Joints - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2018 from David SeamanYears ago, osteoarthritis (OA) was misperceived to be a wear-and-tear condition of joints, a myth that is still perpetuated today…however, we now know that OA is actually a chronic inflammatory state within joint tissues. Years ago, we also misperceived that heart disease was simply a buildup of ...
Views: 334 - Cell Signaling Pathway: Definition, MOA and Functions - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2018 from Alex MillerIt is universally known that cells are the building blocks our body, just like the bricks making a wall. However, cells can actually do more. Serving as chemical signaling molecules, they keep a close watch for what's going on around them. Once there is any change in their neighbors and ...
Views: 553 - The Most Common Dementia Warning Signs You Need to Lookout For - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2018 from Natalie ThongritApproximately 47 million people worldwide suffer from dementia, and that number is expected to increase to 75 million by the year 2030. If you have a parent or loved one whom you think might be showing early signs of dementia, keep reading. Listed below are some of the most common ...
Views: 358 - Therapeutic Inhibitors: What Can They Do? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2018 from Alex MillerIn contrast to traditional cancer treatment techniques like chemotherapy and radiotherapy that were widely used in the past decades, now immunotherapy has entered people’s view due to its remarkable benefits. Immune checkpoint inhibitors share a contributory role in immunotherapy. Normally ...
Views: 505 - Why should we choose Live in Care for someone with Dementia? - by Submitted on May 03, 2018 from Soli SethiAs per NHS, Dementia is a syndrome (a group of related symptoms) associated with an ongoing decline in brain functioning. This may include problems with: •memory loss •thinking speed •mental sharpness and quickness •language •understanding •judgment •mood •movement •difficulties ...
Views: 340 - Home Care vs Care Homes – Dove Home Care Agency - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2018 from Soli SethiIn this category, your loved ones will be receiving care at their home. It is very personal and intimate type of care because your loved ones will remain in their own home and comfort. A Professional Caregiver in the home will deliver one-on-one care and will provide care that matches the needs ...
Views: 456 - Benefits Of Live In Care – Dove Home Care Birmingham - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2018 from Soli SethiDove homecare is known for their best service in Home Care, Home Carer, Private carer, Domiciliary care, Home Care Birmingham, Home Care Solihull, Home Care Shirley, Home Care Knowles, Carer at home, Live in care, Live in carer, Full time carer, Part time carer, Dementia Home care and Live in ...
Views: 540 - 10 signs of dementia you need to know about - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2017 from Victor MarchioneMemory loss is a growing concern worldwide as populations continue to age. Rates of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are climbing and are expected to double. As we age, there is some normal memory loss that we experience that is harmless. But how can you tell the difference between normal ...
Views: 577(1 vote) - A New Way to Treat Old Diseases - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2017 from Brad RichardsonMedical Marijuana is becoming more and more popular as an alternative treatment for some diseases and their associated side effects. As new countries legalize the use of cannabis as medicine, patients are finding relief from a number of previously unbearable illnesses. The plant, known as ...
Views: 757 - Health Benefits of Exercise for Your Brain, Mood and Ability to Handle Stress - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2017 from Petrea DishmanExercise helps to increase levels of blood and oxygen to the brain which improves the overall health of your brain. It helps to clear away brain fog and increases cognitive ability so that you have clearer thinking and better memory. Regular exercise also creates new brain cells. Studies have ...
Views: 672 - Herbal Remedies for Wilson's disease - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2017 from Dr. Vikram ChauhanWilson disease is a rare genetic disorder that causes too much copper to accumulate in different parts of the body. A small amount of copper is needed to stay healthy but too much amount of copper in the body is poisonous. In Wilson disease, copper builds up in the liver, eyes, and brain and ...
Views: 2248 - How To Cope with A Loved One Who Has Alzheimer’s - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2017 from Rachel MinahanThere are circumstances in which we are forced to stay strong and be patient. Alzheimer's is one of those circumstances. In our generation today, Alzheimer's is slowly climbing its way up to the deadliest diseases list. Thousands of people are dying each year, while millions are suffering from ...
Views: 589 - Dementia Risk Linked to THIS In Middle Age! - by Submitted on May 23, 2017 from Taryn DeCiccoA new study indicates that the midlife factors for vascular risk are linked to a heightened risk for dementia later on in life. In particular, hypertension, smoking and diabetes in midlife are tied to a higher risk for dementia. In fact, diabetes in middle age heightens the risk nearly as much ...
Views: 725 - When Caring for a Loved One with Dementia, Safety Essentials - by Submitted on May 01, 2017 from Leon EdwardCaring for an older relative with dementia can be a bit like looking after children, just ones who are a lot more able and mobile to obtain into more problem if you do not take note of a variety of crucial safety concerns. Coping with grownups who have dementia might have you taking on ...
Views: 762 - What Is Astaxanthin And How It Can Help You? - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2017 from Usama MalikIf you have never heard about antioxidants and their role in the world, today we are introducing to one of them. What is known as astaxanthin is actually an organic pigment that can be found in algae, bacteria and plants - and a natural antioxidant for our body that has been proven to be the ...
Views: 649(1 vote) - Is It Dementia Or Just Old Age? - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2017 from Adora CollinsAs a loved one ages, it can be hard to tell whether they are developing the early signs of dementia and Alzheimer’s or if changes they face are a normal part of aging. However, it’s important to catch signs of dementia as soon as possible so that treatment can help slow the progression and ...
Views: 703 - Tested Therapies for Seniors to Keep Dementia at Bay - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2017 from Aaron DyerFor seniors, dementia is one of the most feared symptoms. Fortunately, there is a wide range of therapies available to keep seniors’ memories intact and dementia at bay. Here are a few useful therapies recommended by expert live-in home caregivers for Alzheimer’s patients. Dance ...
Views: 788 - All about The Leaky Gut and the Human Zonulin ELISA Test - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2016 from Walter MooreThe leaky gut syndrome has been reported to be on the rise in the recent past. The intestinal lining allows nutrients and biomolecules to get into and out of the intestines. However, in persons with the leaky gut syndrome, the intestinal walls have bigger spaces that allow larger protein ...
Views: 1202(1 vote) - Break Free from Worrying If Someone Likes You!! - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2016 from Julie DohertyDo you often have an overwhelming and emotional feelings about whether someone likes you or not. I know for many years I did, isn't it horrible the way it just seems to squeeze any ounce of joy, pleasure or happiness from you. Today I want to go through with you about how to stop worrying if ...
Views: 2575 - Live a Simply Fabulous Life—Whatever Your Decade! - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2016 from Noelle NelsonThe recent “Longevity Issue” of Time Magazine held great promise—an entire issue devoted to the joy of longevity, how great! Then I read the very first article title on the cover: “The Alzheimer’s Pill: A radical new drug that could change old age.” My heart sank. My excitement vanished. Once ...
Views: 769 - Severe Head Injuries Don’t Always Lead to Dementia But You Need to Be Aware of these Signs - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2017 from Leon EdwardAfter a sever head injury, A person who may be suffering from a Traumatic Brain Injury, also known as a TBI and experience mild or significant short-term memory loss. However, loss of short-term memory does not mean that the individual is automatically a candidate for developing dementia or ...
Views: 813 - 5 Ways to Connect with a Loved One with Alzheimer’s - by Submitted on May 20, 2016 from Nikki JonesOne of the hardest parts of caring for someone suffering from Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia is trying to connect in a meaningful way – especially on the hard days. Some days you may feel like nothing you say or do is getting through but you want to find some way – any way – to ...
Views: 1084 - Alzheimer’s disease, dementia risk lower in seniors who exercise which protects brain’s gray matter - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2016 from Victor MarchioneAlzheimer’s disease and dementia risk are lower in seniors who exercise as physical activity has been shown to protect brain’s gray matter. A new study found that seniors who exercise regularly have larger amounts of gray matter associated with better memory and cognition. Numerous studies ...
Views: 695 - Top 10 Tips for Choosing a Home Care Company - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2016 from Oliver StirkAwareness of care at home as an alternative to residential care homes is growing amongst older people and their families. Naturally therefore, when elderly people do begin to require support with their daily lives many more families are actively choosing to remain in the comfort of their own ...
Views: 940 - Traumatic brain injury (TBI) linked with buildup of Alzheimer’s plaques - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2016 from Victor MarchioneSuffering a traumatic brain injury (TBI) increases the buildup of Alzheimer’s plaques in the brain, as found by a new study that suggests these plaques even form in areas not typical to Alzheimer’s disease. Previous research has proposed that TBI can contribute to dementia, and this research ...
Views: 618 - Fish-rich diet may protect the brain against Alzheimer’s disease - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2016 from Victor MarchioneA diet rich in fish and seafood may protect the brain of people with a genetic risk for Alzheimer’s disease. Furthermore, mercury in fish was not found to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. The researchers examined human brains and found that those who consumed seafood-rich ...
Views: 652 - Dementia doesn't need to define a life - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2016 from Kevin RobertsonCurrently 47.5 million people worldwide are living with dementia. This number is more than the total population of Canada. By 2031 it is estimated that 1.4 million Canadians will be living with this disease. Although a diagnosis of dementia can come as a shock not only for the person, but for ...
Views: 649 - Nutrition for Alzheimer's Disease - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2016 from Becky DornerMost of us can say that our lives have been touched by Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia in some way, and with the aging of America, the number of people affected by this condition continues to increase. The term dementia describes a variety of diseases and conditions that develop when neurons in ...
Views: 692 - Early Alzheimer’s patients may benefit from moderate drinking - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2015 from Victor MarchioneResearch suggests that moderate drinking can help benefit seniors with early Alzheimer’s disease. The study consisted of over 320 seniors from Denmark with early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers found that those who had two to three drinks daily had a 77 percent lower risk of death ...
Views: 680 - Midlife obesity increases Alzheimer’s disease risk - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from Victor MarchioneJust in case you need another reason to watch your waistline, researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH), provide you with a compelling one; new research says midlife obesity may influence not only the chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease, but how early it will develop as ...
Views: 741 - Yes or No to Hospice: It Truly is a Personal Choice - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2015 from Frances C RodriguezWhen Mama’s doctor had mentioned hospice about two years before the dementia had been diagnosed, we hadn’t been ready and neither had Mama. Granted, we, my siblings and I, had already been caregivers for our mother who hadn’t been able to take care of herself for the previous three years. But ...
Views: 1103 - New Home Care Guidelines Promote High-Quality Home Care for Older People - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2015 from Oliver StirkThe National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has published a new set of guidelines to promote a better standard of care and support for older people living in their own homes. The report offers a number of key recommendations for home care providers to follow when supporting ...
Views: 903(1 vote) - Caring Transitions - A Guide To Making a Smooth Transition to Home Care - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2015 from Gabriela BrownScenario: Your parent is in the skilled nursing facility and the social worker/case manager is talking to you about sending them home. It is recommended that they not be without personal care assistance/home care. All of a sudden, there are many decisions to make: • Do you bring your parent ...
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