All posts tagged with Alzheimer’s disease
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-(Natural News) Alzheimer’s disease is a growing problem in the United States. It is one of the top leading causes of death nationwide, and affects more than five million Americans. Approximately one in three senior citizens dies from complications associated with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. Experts have estimated that by the year 2050, […]
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-(Natural News) Aluminum is everywhere: it contaminates vaccines, it’s in a variety of medications, baby products, cosmetics, and it’s even in the food you eat. And like several other metals, it isn’t really all that great for the human brain (or the rest of the body). Even the CDC’s Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease […]
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-(Natural News) Long before dementia’s ravaging effects on the brain become painfully obvious, there are very subtle signs that this devastating condition is starting to take hold. Some people automatically assume dementia is on the horizon as a loved one starts to display forgetfulness, but one sign that few people are aware of is a […]
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-(Natural News) A link may exist between air pollution and dementia, according to a first-of-its-kind U.S. study led by University of Southern California researchers. Natural News previously reported that by 2050, an estimated 135 million people around the world will suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. Currently, about 44 million people worldwide […]
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-(Natural News) Older individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease are often prescribed antipsychotic drugs. This controversial practice has been frowned upon for many years. New research has now found that the use of these drugs in Alzheimer’s patients substantially increases their risk of mortality — which begs the question: is this risky practice being conducted with […]
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-(Natural News) British researchers claim they have confirmed that aluminum plays a strong role in the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease are now the leading causes of death around the world, superseding heart disease. More than 5 million persons in the U.S., where it is the sixth leading cause of death, have […]
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-(Natural News) We all know how valuable exercise is to a healthy lifestyle. The benefits of exercise are wide-reaching and include reducing your risk of many different diseases, including diabetes, heart disease and stroke. Engaging in regular physical activity can help you lose weight, lower your blood pressure, help fight depression and boost your self […]
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-(Natural News) (NaturalNews) Lights flashing at a precise frequency might hold promise as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study conducted by researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and published in the journal Nature. Significantly, the treatment worked by activating the brain’s own dedicated immune system, causing the brain to clear out […]