Physiology

Mind your teeth: Chewing and its effect on Cognition

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Age-associated cognitive deficit together with dementia have become an increasingly important health and socioeconomic issues. Recent research studies have focused on the oral health conditions, especially mastication (chewing), as well […] Read More

Inflammation In Alzheimer’s Disease

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While the two best-known signs of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) are amyloid beta plaques and tau protein tangles, chronic inflammation is also a feature of AD. Inflammation is the body’s defense […] Read More

Meditation and Brain Changes – Part 2

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As we age, there is a significant loss of grey matter volume in multiple areas of the brain resulting in loss of function associated with those specific areas.  Age-associated grey […] Read More

Meditation and Brain Changes – Part 1

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There are now numerous studies on meditation and its effects on brain structure and function. Using state of the art technology and imaging (fMRI or EEG) techniques, researchers are confirming […] Read More

Is Dehydration Masking as Dementia or Making Dementia Symptoms Worse?

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Mostly Water The adult body is comprised of about 60% water. Water is important for flushing toxins from the body, digestion, skin complexion, headache prevention, and immune system function.  Water […] Read More

Women and Alzheimer’s: National Women’s Health Week

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Women in their 60’s are two times as likely to get Alzheimer’s as they are breast cancer, and 2/3 of people in the US with Alzheimer’s are female. Also, the […] Read More

10 Steps to Make Life Visually Friendly for those with Alzheimer’s

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More than 60% of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease will have a decline in some type of visual capacity, with the most common being motion blindness, depth perception, color perception, and […] Read More

Vision and Alzheimer’s: Cognitive Function Isn’t the Only Decline

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More than 60% of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease will have a decline in some type of visual capacity. The most common vision difficulties include: Motion blindness, Depth perception, Color perception, […] Read More

Researchers Identify Link between Vision Loss and Alzheimer’s Risk

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That annual trip to the eye doctor can become even more important as we age. The American Optometric Association recently highlighted research from the International Conference on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s […] Read More

Understanding Your Loved One: Looking at Life through Eyes Impacted by Alzheimer’s

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Looking at life through someone else’s eyes seemed an appropriate topic for May, as this is Healthy Vision Month. The obvious discussion for Healthy Vision Month is how to ensure […] Read More