September 28, 2009 – 4:13 pm
Scientific American posted an interesting article that proposed to put a predictive time line on the development of Alzheimer’s disease. Read about it here.
Whether it’s decision making, judgment, basic math, memory loss or other brain function, it is increasingly important to stimulate all these cognitive capabilities on a regular basis. One is rarely used in [...]
September 24, 2009 – 12:36 pm
Alzheimer’s disease is the elephant in the room that is not effectively being planned for or dealt with by the Government or the Health Care industry. Consider just a few stats – By 2050, 115M people will be afflicted with the disease primarily due to the simple fact of living longer than earlier generations. The [...]
September 21, 2009 – 1:17 pm
Today – World Alzheimer’s Day, September 21, is a day when the Alzheimer’s Association and other organizations around the globe unite efforts to raise awareness about the disease and its impact on our families, communities and nations. World Alzheimer’s Day was first launched on September 21, 1994 by ADI. The fact that 35M people today [...]
By Laura Fay
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Also posted in Brain Fitness Websites, Brain health, Cognitive Impairment, Health & Wellness, dementia, memory loss
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Tagged Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Decline, Brain Fitness Websites, Cognitive Neuroscience, dementia, prevent alzheimer's
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Of course, there are many excellent types of food and ingredients for your brain. But which ones are totally natural and easily available?
Let’s cover five of the brain healthiest foods, starting with… wild salmon! We all know the benefits of salmon, especially wild as opposed to farm-raised salmon. It is a great source of essential [...]
By Sandrine Belier Ph.D.
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Also posted in Brain Decline, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain health, Health & Wellness, Memory, Nutrition, neural connections
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Tagged Alzheimer's Disease, brain, Brain Fitness Websites, brain food, Brain health, brain matter, dementia, stroke
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We have launched the latest brain training exercise book, Protein Shakes for the Brain, developed by founders Michel Noir, Ph.D and Bernard Croisile, MD Neurology, Ph.D. & HAPPYneruron’s Chief Scientist. Discover 90 new games and exercises to train your brain over the summer months on the go.
Protein Shakes for the Brain, is packed full of [...]
Not just one, but two recent studies have shown that increases in caffeine caused significant decreases in abnormal levels of proteins linked to Alzheimer’s Disease. The scientists believe that the discoveries could lead to caffeine being a treatment in the future as well as defensive strategy to the disease. Pour another cup of coffee and [...]
According to a new, long-term research study by neurological experts at the Alzheimer’s Disease Center at Rush University Medical Center, both African-American and white older patients with Alzheimer’s disease and mild cognitive impairment have an increased risk of mortality. Research results were published in the June 2009 issue of Archives of Neurology.
Alzheimer’s disease has emerged [...]
The Alzheimer’s Association recently published an article on the 10 signs of Alzheimer’s disease. The first sign is occasional memory loss, like not being able to remember important dates or events, further signs are difficulties in planning or solving problems, completing everyday tasks, confusing time and place and not knowing [...]
By Dr. Bernard Croisile
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Also posted in Brain Decline, Brain health, Memory, Seniors, memory loss, plasticity
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Tagged Add new tag, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Decline, memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, prevent alzheimer's
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In recent years scientists have become intensely interested in what could be called a super memory club. At a retirement community in Southern California fewer than one in 200 persons out of 20,000 are living past 90 without a trace of dementia. It is a group that, for the first time, is large enough to [...]
By Dr. Bernard Croisile
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Also posted in Brain Decline, Brain Research, Brain exercises, Brain health, Casual Games, Cognitive Neuroscience, Health & Wellness, Lifelong learning, Mind Games, Seniors
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Tagged Add new tag, Alzheimer's Disease, Brain health, dementia, memory loss, prevent alzheimer's
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As baby boomers approach retirement age, the field of cognitive fitness has begun to gain more prominence. In this interview with health blogger, David William, I speak about the magnitude of the economic impact of Alzheimer’s and Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), the strategies that can be used to slow mental decline, and how HAPPYneuron is [...]
By Laura Fay
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Also posted in Baby Boomers, Brain Decline, Brain Fitness Websites, Brain businesses, Brain health, Cognitive Training
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Tagged Alzheimer's Disease, Brain Decline, brain science, memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, prevent alzheimer's
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