As populations have aged, dementia has skyrocketed to become the fifth biggest cause of death worldwide. Alzheimer’s constitutes some 70 per cent of these cases (see “What is Alzheimer’s disease”), yet we don’t know what causes it. The condition, which results in progressive...
Both are forms of dementia, which produces memory loss along with the loss of cognitive skills. Dissociative amnesia can also point to dissociative disorders. Although dissociative amnesia is often temporary, it could be linked to something more serious, such as multiple personality disorder in which...
In particular, we address the lived experience of the environment as a route to better understanding the capabilities, capacities, and competencies of people living with dementia. In doing this, our aim is to demonstrate the contribution of social engagement and environmental support to social health...
Before you assume inappropriate elimination is a behavior problem, it's important to have your cat's health evaluated. During the checkup, your vet will talk to you about your cat's behavior and ask if there are any other signs, such as vomiting, diarrhea, change in appetite, or lethargy...
My Aunt was different. She always had my back. She was the only one in my family who ever stood up for me against my late husband. That was why it was so difficult for me the last two years of her life. As she slid into dementia, she became aggressive and combative with me. I ...
Hypersomnia due to a medical condition:This category refers to daytime sleepiness related to otherdisorders. Examples include Parkinson’s disease, post-traumatic stress, endocrine disorders, dementia, or restless leg syndrome. It excludes OSA and circadian rhythm disorders, which are separate diagnoses...
How to Delay Dementia With Your Diet As the population ages, researchers are looking for ways to prevent dementia later in life. Diet 4 Min Read 8 Reasons Why It's so Hard to Really Change Your Behavior Long-term behavior change is one of the hardest challenges ...
in an effort to develop treatments that combat all forms of dementia. One methodology developed by 1QBit's researchers involves translating traditional molecular diagrams into graphs full of dots, lines, and curves that, while seemingly more confusing on the surface, map more directl...
"When it comes to cancer, there’s more than one way to beat it, so honokiol doesn’t stop at one. Instead, it attacks cancer on multiple fronts, fighting tumors head-on.It starts by making sure the tumors can’t supply themselves with the nutrients they need to thrive...This research...
Researchers have foundthat positive brain changes that are associated with mindfulness meditation (such as the reduction of stress and anxiety) may work to slow the progression of age-related cognitive disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. ...