IS LONELINESS LINKED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF DEMENTIA? Social isolation is increasingly being identified as a risk factor for the earlier onset of dementia. Along with alcohol abuse and depression, a recently published study from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) documents loneliness as one of a number of risk factors correlated with early- […]
MoreThe term microbiome refers to our bodies’ natural biologic environment which includes trillions of organisms, such as bacteria, viruses and fungi which live inside of all of us. Our gastrointestinal tract has been the subject of extensive research seeking to understand how these organisms affect us, and how we may improve our health and prevent […]
MoreDoes Gluten Cause Neurologic Disease? The diagnosis of Celiac Disease is made when gluten sensitivity is documented in the context of abdominal symptoms such as diarrhea, abdominal bloating and abdominal pain. The diagnostic term Non Celiac Gluten Sensitivity (NCGS) is used for patients who test negative for Celiac Disease, but have these gastrointestinal symptoms when gluten is […]
MoreAROMATHERAPY EXPOSURE: ESSENTIAL OILS IMPROVES MEMORY Dementia is a nationwide and worldwide epidemic. Unfortunately, all available treatments fall short of providing the effectiveness needed for anyone to claim that they have found a consistently beneficial therapy at this point in time. New approaches are sorely needed. Science has known for a long time that loss of the sense of smell […]
MoreRecent breakthroughs in neuroscience research confirm what has been long suspected, that music can provide both physical and emotional healing. This has spurred a growing integration of music therapy with other mental health treatments. Research has shown that music therapy can help people who suffer with cancer, chronic pain and depression. Other ailments which may be linked to the effects of mental […]
MoreReducing Dementia Risk: Slow Wave Sleep The risk of getting dementia goes up as you get older, and the risk is greater if you don’t get enough deep sleep. A new scientific study published in JAMA Neurology shows that even a small difference in the amount of deep sleep a person has will impact their risk of […]
MoreReduce The Risk of Dementia with the Mediterranean Diet According to a new study elderly people who follow a Mediterranean diet have a lower risk of cognitive decline. The study was led by researcher Mireia Urpi-Sard of the University of Barcelona. It provides new evidence for a better understanding of the biological mechanisms related to […]
MoreTHE SLEEP HABIT THAT ENHANCES LONGEVITY Over the years there has been a scientific debate centered around the notion of finding the ideal number of hours that a person should be advised to sleep for the best result for their health. Different studies seemed to indicate that seven, eight or perhaps nine hours was most beneficial. […]
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