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Flynn notes, "This adds to our understanding of the deterioration that occurs in early stages of the dementia process. Deficits extend beyond memory loss. While the participants we studied have memory deficits, their memory difficulties do not explain our language findings, as evidenced by a lack ...
The majority of participants expressed concerns about future deterioration inherent to the progression of HD, as well as the impact of the disease on themselves and others. This subtheme was identified amongst all three male participants and one female participant. Half of the participants acknowledg...
While there is no cure for Alzheimer's at this time, there are many ways to treat the symptoms and even help manage the disease's progression. Treatment options for the behavioral and psychological symptoms of Alzheimer's include drug therapy and non-drug approaches, such as behavioral and ...
Fast gait speed and self-perceived balance as valid predictors and discriminators of independent community walking at 6 months post-stroke--a preliminary s... To determine the validity of walking speed, muscle strength, function of the hemiparetic lower limb and self-perceived balance to predict ...
1. The Thyroid Screening Test The thyroid stimulating hormone, or TSH test, is used as a screening test for thyroid disease, as well as a test for monitoring the correct dose of medication needed for an individual. This is an important test that I recommend getting every time you check you...
Don't despair. New research from the University of California, Berkeley, suggests one defense against this virulent form of dementia—for which no treatment currently exists—is deep, restorative sleep, and plenty of it. UC Berkeley neuroscientists Matthew Walker and Joseph Winer have found a way...
“omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) have demonstrated an influential role in the progression of OA, resulting in the reduction of cartilage destruction, inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokine cascades, and production of oxylipins that promote anti-inflammatory pathways.” ...
In my years of guiding clients toward their weight loss goals, I’ve emphasized the importance of consistency and progression. Sticking to a new fitness regimen in the long term is non-negotiable to meet your training objectives. Beginners should start by picking a step count that they can hit...
the blood flow in a sleeping brain can be greater than when it is in a wakeful state. This allows the brain to remove waste metabolites, which is important to prevent the development and progression of neurological dysfunctions such as dementia. However, the exact mechanism of how the sleeping...