All posts tagged with mental decline
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-(Natural News) The brain works similar to a computer in that both can hold and process plenty of information. But the brain also shares a computer’s need for a reliable source of power to function properly. This power is provided in the form of glucose and oxygen found in the blood. However, some neurological diseases […]
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-(Natural News) Coffee is a fundamental aspect of many people’s lives. However, not everyone who drinks coffee likes the side effects of caffeine. In this case, decaf coffee is an excellent alternative that allows people to enjoy the rich taste of coffee without the jitters. Is decaf better than regular coffee? Decaf is short for […]
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-(Natural News) If you want to prevent your brain from aging, do not stop from being physically and mentally active. This is because a study discovered that cognitive function declines faster after quitting work. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from the University College London and Kings College London that looked at […]
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-(Natural News) As many as half of those suffering from HIV could prevent the mental decline associated with the disease with the help of cannabis, according to a new study. Researchers from Michigan State University found that marijuana users with HIV have fewer inflammatory white blood cells. As the immune system continuously tries to fight […]
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-(Natural News) Gerontologists and sports physicians at Goethe University Frankfurt in Germany have concluded in a new study that not only does regular physical exercise manage weight and maintain the body’s fitness, it also protects the brain and positively impacts its metabolism. The study, which involved 60 participants aged between 65 and 85, aimed to assess movement-related […]
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-(Natural News) Alzheimer’s disease is an insidious illness; often developing without indication and leaving patients and families alike with a heavy burden. The latest statistics reveal that around five million Americans currently live with the disease. This number is estimated to peak at 16 million by 2050. The Alzheimer’s Association calculates that someone in the […]
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-(Natural News) Donepezil is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the United States to treat Alzheimer’s disease. Since mild cognitive impairment (MCI), or the phase between normal age-related brain decline and dementia, displays similar symptoms to Alzheimer’s, many physicians also prescribe this drug off-label to patients with MCI. Researchers […]
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