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Britain could be heading for a dementia epidemic following a doubling of alcohol consumption since the 1960s, warns this BBC News article (1 November 2008). Reporting on research published in the British Journal of Psychiatry, Alcohol-related dementia: a 21st-century silent epidemic, the BBC piece quotes Dr Susanne Sorensen, of the Alzheimer's Society: "Binge drinkers hitting the town on a Saturda

In the home they have owned for more than 40 years, they live their lives as they always have. The same trees are visible through the kitchen window. The grass is still green. The grandfather clock given to them by her parents for their tenth wedding anniversary still chimes in the foyer. The curtains and the sofas haven't changed in years, and the silver flatware in the breakfront drawer still e

Americablog has an article up debating if John McCain's odd statement today that Americans are his "fellow prisoners" is from dementia or post traumatic stress disorder. Either one should end a candidates campaign.We do know McCain has some kind of health affliction that is bothering his left eye. Whether it is from a stroke, aneurysm, tumor, Bell's Palsy, or some other condition, no one knows. We

By Hilary White9/23/2008LifeSiteNews"If you're demented, you're wasting people's lives - your family's lives - and you're wasting the resources of the National Health Service." LONDON, (LifeSiteNews) - In an interview, Baroness Mary Helen Warnock has said that people suffering dementia have a duty to commit suicide.Baroness Warnock, called the "philosopher queen", is regarded as Britain's leading

In Singapore, "one in 20 Singaporeans may suffer from dementia at the age of 65"^. In percentage wise, it's 5%. If we have a class of 40 students, 2 classmates would lose their memories after 65. If we have a school of 1600 students, 80 students would forget their peers at 65. That translates to 2 classes of people. What a high percentage!Imagine yourself losing your precious childhood memories. W

I must admit to be fairly irritated by a debate on the Radio 4 Today program this week regarding Lady Warnock's contribution to the debate on dementia and the right (or duty) to die.They interviewed someone who's wife had developed dementia at an early age (about 50) and how it had, in effect, taken away his wife. Nonetheless he felt compelled to support her continued existence because through al

Dementia is disease that can lack the memory and almost always affects judgment, decision-making and relationships with others. We never know about our future and planning for the future is always wise. The most obstacle for us to get bright future is our health, we won't our future is broken by health problem particularly brain problem like dementia.It is a non-specific illness syndrome, dementia

Good news to all the chocoholics out there: the Flavonol compound in cocoa may help decrease the risks of stroke and dementia. We all consider chocolates to be a sinful indulgence – and a fattening one at that! However, according to WebMD health news, the Flavonol compound which is a nutrient found in cocoa can [...] Category: * Dieting, * Wellness Tags: cancer, chocoholics, cocoa, c

Studies carried out at the University of Liverpool have found that hypnosis can slow the effects of dementia.Dr. Simon Duff, a forensic psychologist at the University, studied the effects hypnosis has on people suffering with dementia comparing the complementary therapy against conventional treatment. He also compared the hypnotherapy test against a group therapy session that involved dementia suf

here may be constituents in wine that protect against dementia. This is shown in research from the Sahlgrenska Academy at University of Gothenburg in Sweden. The findings are based on 1,458 women who were included in the so-called Population Study of Women from 1968. When they were examined by physicians they were asked to report how [...]

A scientist at the University of Liverpool has found that hypnosis can slow down the impacts of dementia and improve quality of life for those living with the condition. Forensic psychologist, Dr Simon Duff, investigated the effects of hypnosis on people living with dementia and compared the treatment to mainstream health-care methods. He also looked at how [...]

Do you know before Francis Ford Coppola hit the big time with his "Godfather" in 1972, he did a horror thriller "Dementia 13" in 1963? Back in the Sixties, Copola was just a sound man for Roger Corman's "The Young Racers". However, there was some fund left over from the allocated budget for "The Young Racers", so Corman decided to direct a "quickie" film. But because of his tight schedule, he pass

BBC Eating high levels of some soy products - including tofu - may raise the risk of memory loss, research suggests. The study focused on 719 elderly Indonesians living in urban and rural regions of Java. The researchers found high tofu consumption - at least once a day - was associated with worse memory, particularly among the over-68s. The Loughborough University-led study features in the jou

BBC News - July 4, 2008: Eating high levels of some soy products - including tofu - may raise the risk of memory loss, research suggests. The study focused on 719 elderly Indonesians living in urban and rural regions of Java. The researchers found high tofu consumption - at least once a day - was associated with worse [...]

After his ill-begotten conspiracy with Ted Kennedy to ram amnesty down the throats of the American people failed miserably last summer, John McCain claims to have had a spiritual awakening. Campaigning in South Carolina, McCain said, ""I got the message. We will secure the borders first and then go on to other issues."

My aunt who was a wonderful loving, kind woman who had dementia the last seven years of her life. It was sad to see how it affected her life. The first I became aware of it was when a neighbor called me (I lived an hour away) and told me my aunt had answered her front door wearing only her underwear. This was not normal behavior for a 87 year old woman. I immediately took steps for her to have a f

Doggie DementiaBy Joseph Devine Just as humans suffer from dementia in their old age, dogs can too. The disease is more formally known as Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome (CDS). Current treatment includes a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids as well as other antioxidants and the drug Selegiline. Selegiline or Anipryl alters the attentiveness and the wake-sleep [...]

Alzheimers and dementia are strongly linked because Alzheimers disease is the most common type of dementia. Dementia is the constant evolution of the atrophy of the brain’s cognitive functions. In the case of Alzheimers, abnormal protein build up happen in the brain which interferes with its normal functions through interactions with the brain nerves and [...]

It's that time of year to take our annual senior citizen test.Exercise of the brain is as important as exercise of the muscles. As we grow older, it's important to keep mentally alert. If you don't use it, you lose it! Below is a very private way to gauge your loss or non-loss of intelligence.Take the test presented here to determine if you're losing it or not. The spaces below are so you don't se

A recently released study has showen that 465,000 HIV-positive people in Uganda are experiencing symptoms of dementia, including memory loss, learning problems and behavioural disabilities. The researchers found that dementia symptoms were more prevalent in older adults.“If the rate we...

By : Rudy Silva Dementia, Alzheimer's, and other mental diseases are accelerated by the, * The lack of blood to the brain * The lack of oxygen to the brain * The lack of minerals and vitamins to the brain * The lack of glucose to the brain * Increase of toxins to the brain. The lack of blood to the brain is caused by arteriosclerosis - plack buildup along the arteries causing them to narrow.

By : Rudy Silva Dementia, Alzheimer's, and other mental diseases are accelerated by the, * The lack of blood to the brain * The lack of oxygen to the brain * The lack of minerals and vitamins to the brain * The lack of glucose to the brain * Increase of toxins to the brain. The lack of blood to the brain is caused by arteriosclerosis - plack buildup along the arteries causing them to narrow.

A Swedish study has concluded that women who drink wine on a regular basis cut their risk of dementia. Dementia results in the loss of memory and reasoning ability. The Sahlgrenska Academy at Göteborg University study tracked 1,458 women in Sweden, between ages 38 and 60, starting in 1968. The researchers found female wine drinkers had lower rates of dementia compared to nondrinkers. During the 34-year study, 162 women developed dementia. Women who reported drinking wine every week were 70 percent less likely to develop dementia. Women in the study who drank wine also lived longer.

Product Description Dementia is most frequently associated with aging and is, at present, under-diagnosed and under-represented all over the world. Discrepancies in the diagnostic procedures and therapeutic interventions implemented in the various clinical contexts are significant and consequently, the need for a review of the currently available research evidence and a discussion of different

Dementia in patients who are younger than 45 years of age is often caused by degenerative, metabolic or autoimmune diseases, Dr. Brendan Kelley, of the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, told attendees at the 60th annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology, being held this week in Chicago.Kelley and colleagues searched the Mayo Clinic database for patients who began to develop dementia between 17 and 45 years that was not related to trauma, brain infections or mental retardation. They identified 235 such patients receiving care between 1996 and 2006. The average age at dementia onset was 34.7 years.Neurodegenerative causes accounted for dementia in 29.8 percent of the group, frontotemporal dementia occurred in 13.2 percent and Alzheimer's disease was seen in less than 1 percent,

Dementia is not a disease but are some symptoms due to the disorders that affect brain. Dementia patients cannot think properly or perform day today activities. They are not able to control their thoughts and actions and will not be able to face the world. They may lose their ability to solve problems or control their emotions. They begins to act abnormally. In primary dementia there are no other illness but dementia itself is the symptom. Second dementia are caused by diseases like stroke, head injury, multiple sclerosis etc. Pseudodementia is a situation in which symptoms similar to dementia are seen in patients along with depression. SymptomThose affected with dementia may lose memory or may not be able to handle language. CausesAt times some disease like Alzheimer's and stroke cause

Researchers at the MassGeneral Institute for Neurodegenerative Disease (MGH-MIND) and Washington University School of Medicine have recently shifted their focus of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) research from understanding the role that plaques and other neurological changes play in the progression of AD. Now they are looking at the time period and order in which plaques and [...]

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Du you want to engage a person with Alzheimer’s disease are a related dementia with meaningful mind stimulating activities? Do you have a limited budget? Here are some activities that can be done with a deck or two of playing cards. More: continued here

Normal "Senior Moments," Or Alzheimer's Disease? Are you concerned about your memory? Johns Hopkins Health Alerts compares the symptoms of normal memory loss as a result of aging, with memory loss caused by Alzheimer's disease or more serious dementia. Learn how to distinguish between memory loss, mild cognitive impairment, or Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Also learn two of the other main causes for memory loss. New York, NY  -  April 9, 2008 -- The recent passing of vibrant actor Charlton Heston from late-stage Alzheimer's disease makes us all stop and think about our own mortality. In particular, it is natural to wonder about your own memory, and what is 'normal' when it comes to memory loss as a result of aging.Occasional memory lapses, such as

(HealthDay News) -- Small blood vessel damage caused by hypertension and diabetes may be among the leading causes of dementia, according to new research. The findings provide an additional reason to...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

(HealthDay News) -- A potbelly in middle age more than triples the risk of senility decades later, according to a large study that pinpoints a new link between obesity and dementia. "The take-home...<br/> <br/> [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

A big belly in your 40’s can boost your risk of Alzheimer's disease decades later. Previous research has already showed that obesity raises your chances of developing dementia, but a new study found a separate risk from storing fat in the abdomen. Even people who weren't overweight were endangered. Abdominal fat, sometimes described as making people apple-shaped rather than pear-shaped, has been linked to a higher risk of diabetes, stroke and heart disease. Now dementia can be added to that list.

26-Mar-2008 News item:Middle-age belly bulge boosts risk for dementia later in life, study findsAccording to the study, excess belly fat is linked to higher risk for dementia, in addition to the well known links to heart disease and diabetes. The study points to increased risk but did not determine exactly why it is higher.My hope is that this will lead to other studies, particularly around the concept of controlled carbohydrate nutrition. Excess belly fat is a sign of excess insulin, so managing insulin levels by ditching sugars and starches could very well be proven to help prevent dementia. It appears that more and more, the low fat high carbohydrate diet deemed healthy and pushed at everyone for the past several decades is indeed causing us all to be sicker.

(HealthDay News) -- People with dementia survive an average of four and a half years following their diagnosis, new British research shows. However, age, sex and any existing disability can alter... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]

Decline in mental processes is a common complication of HIV infection * Although specific symptoms vary from person to person, which may be part of a single disorder known as AIDS dementia complex, or ADC. Other product names are HIV-associated dementia and HIV / AIDS encephalopathy. * Common symptoms include decline of thought, or "cognitive", such as the functions of memory, reasoning, judgment, concentration and problem solving. * Other common symptoms are changes in personality and behavior, problems of language, and motor (movement), problems such as clumsiness and poor balance. * When these symptoms are severe enough to interfere with daily activities, a diagnosis of dementia may be justified.AIDS dementia complex occurs normally as CD4 + drops to less than 200 cells / microliter. It may be the first sign of AIDS. With the advent of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), the frequency of ADC fell from 30-60% of people living with HIV to less than 20%.

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Moderate exercise may stall vascular dementia(Reuters)Reuters - Older adults who regularly walkfor exercise may help lower their risk of vascular dementia,the second-most common form of this disorder after Alzheimer'sdisease, a study published Wednesday suggests. Doctors get reprieve on Medicare cut(AP)AP - Lawmakers have crafted a six-month reprieve for physicians facing a 10 percent rate cut when treating Medicare patients, congressional aides and advocacy groups said Tuesday. Most Medicare Recipients Ignore Colorectal Cancer Screening(HealthDay)HealthDay - MONDAY, Dec. 10 (HealthDay News) — The majority of Americans inMedicare aren't getting screened for colorectal cancer, a major killer,even though the screening is free, a new study finds. Bookmark to:

Giving Alzheimer's drugs to people with early memory problems does not delay the onset of the disease, according to researchers. Aricept (donepezil), Exelon (rivastigmine), and Reminyl (galantamine) are all currently approved for use in mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease, and are often prescribed on an "off-label" basis to people with pre-dementia. However, six clinical trials have all showed that using the drugs does not significantly reduce the progression to dementia.

Giving Alzheimer's drugs to people with early memory problems does not delay the onset of the disease, according to researchers. Aricept (donepezil), Exelon (rivastigmine), and Reminyl (galantamine) are all currently approved for use in mild-to-moderate Alzheimer's disease, and are often prescribed on an "off-label" basis to people with pre-dementia. However, six clinical trials have all showed that using the drugs does not significantly reduce the progression to dementia.

The practice of acupressure might help calm people suffering from dementia, one study suggests.A Taiwanese study found acupressure might alleviate the agitations that people with forms of dementia like Alzheimer's go through. Acupressure is like acupuncture, only using hands instead of needles.People with dementia are more prone to become angry, yell at others or become violent; they also may take illogical actions such as disrobing in public or wander around lost in the streets.The effects of dementia are a concern for relatives and caretakers alike, as the agitations put dementia patients at risk of injury. The behavior also makes it harder for family members or nursing home staff to care for them.For the study, the Taiwanese researchers enlisted the help of 31 dementia patients living in a nursing home. The 31 people were given a 15-minute acupressure massage twice a day, five days a week. This went on for four weeks.To compare the effects of acupressure versus another theory the r

This is from our new office assistant, Steven Wagner. He wants to see how smart Shuck and Jive readers really are: Below are four ( 4) questions and a bonus question. You have to answer them instantly. You can't take your time, answer all of them immediately. OK? Let's find out just how clever you really are.... Ready? GO!!! (scroll down) First Question: You are participating in a race. You overtake the second person. What position are you in? Answer:If you answered that you are first, then you are absolutely wrong! If you overtake the second person and you take his place, you are second! Try not to screw up next time. Now answer the second question, but don't take as much time as you took for the first question, OK? Second Question: If you overtake the last person, then you are..? (scroll down) Answer:If you answered that you are second to last, then you are wrong again. Tell me, how can you overtake the LAST person? You're not ve

As written by Alex BeamIt is an article of faith with millions of Americans, most of them on the left, that George W. Bush is stupid. Many reasonable people think his policies are ill-advised, but millions more insist Bush must be a moron because he sounds stupid.The president’s tortured “Bushisms” are chronicled daily and have been collected in books. Two of the more notorious are “I know how hard it is for you to put food on your family” and “Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream.”But something doesn’t compute. Fred Smith, the founder of Federal Express and a Yale pal of both Bush and John Kerry, says Bush is five times smarter than people think he is. Cynics deride what passes for scholarship at the Harvard Business School, but the course work for the two-year MBA isn’t easy. A grading curve forces a small number of students to fail, and Bush didn’t fail.So why does Bush sound stupid? One doctor thinks he shows signs of “presenile deme

An examination of the brain of wrestler Chris Benoit revealed evidence of extensive neurological damage at the time of his death.  Benoit, a well-known professional wrestler, killed himself in June of this year after murdering his wife and child.  At the request of Benoit's father, Dr, Julian Bailes, head of neurosurgery at a top American university, examined the brain and concluded that the extensive damage resembled what would be found in "an 85-year-old Alzheimer's patient's brain".  Stating on American TV that the damage was "striking and maybe shocking", Dr. Bailes added that  "we think we have great anatomical damage here from previous trauma. Whether it had a psychiatric or behavioral expression, we certainly think that's most likely." While the most likely cause of the damage is from the numerous concussions that Benoit sustained during his wrestling career in Japan and America, he was also known to be a heavy steroid user.

‘It’s that time of year to take our annual senior citizen test.’ Exercise of the brain is as important as exercise of the muscles. As we grow older, it’s important to keep mentally alert. If you don’t use it, you lose it! Below is a very private way to gauge your loss or non-loss of intelligence. Take [...]

Think about it. The Taliban say they may release two ill female hostages (who had been doing relief work in Afghanistan) in order to show good relations with South Korea. This, of course, comes after the Taliban had executed two others. What can be done with a people with this degree of dementia? I mean, how can we understand a people who distort logic to this sick degree?

Use Ginkgo Biloba to Starve Off Alzheimer's and DementiaBy: Rudy SilvaArticle Source:ArticleToGo.comDementia, Alzheimer's, and other mental diseases are accelerated by the,* The lack of blood to the brain* The lack of oxygen to the brain* The lack of minerals and vitamins to the brain* The lack of glucose to the brain* Increase of toxins to the brain.The lack of blood to the brain is caused by arteriosclerosis - plack buildup along the arteries causing them to narrow. Arteriosclerosis occurs when you have a diet that causes damage to the artery walls promoting cholesterol and other minerals and nutrients to patch up the damage. Over time, as this patching continues, this area will become narrow and in some case blocks the flow of blood.As early as possible it is always recommended that you research what a health diet is. Find a diet that will minimize damage and inflammation in your body. Starting a healthy diet at any age is helpful but the sooner you start the better.Ginkgo Biloba

A study published in the journal Neurology, found that older women who have trouble falling asleep are more likely to experience memory loss and mental decline, than those who sleep well. Researchers at the University of California studied almost 2,500 women over a period of 15 years. At the start of the study, the group had an average age of 69, with no signs of memory problems. Cognitive tests were administered over the length of the study, and sleep disturbances were assessed at the end. Although there was no association between cognitive decline and total sleep time, those who showed memory problems were almost twice as likely to have trouble staying asleep. Women who showed mental decline were also one-and-a-half times as likely to have problems falling asleep, being awake for more than 90 minutes during their sleep cycle. Researchers speculate that a likely link between memory loss and sleep disturbances may include an underlying cause, such as the brain changes seen in Alzheimer

CM NEWS - Needling specific acupoints may help patients with dementia, a recently published study shows. The acupoint combo seems to increase cerebral glucose metabolism in the brain, as indicated by cerebral functional imaging. The study has been published in the January 2007 issue of the Journal of Acupuncture and Tuina Science. Chinese researchers observed the effects of needling three acupoints - Baihui (百會, Hundred Convergences; GV 20), Shuigou (水溝, Water Trough; GV 26) and Shenmen (神門, Spirit Gate; HT 7) - and their effects on cerebral glucose metabolism in patients with vascular dementia. (more…)acupuncture, dementia, seniors health, Uncategorized

CM NEWS - A group of Chinese scientists has finished pre-clinical research for its new anti-dementia drug, dubbed NJS, which is derived from traditional Chinese medicine substances. NJS has just become the first TCM drug that its patent licence is being sold to a UK pharmaceutical firm. According to Xinhua, NJS was a result of 10 years of rigourous research and trials by a group led by Ma Baiping of the Academy of Military Medical Sciences (AMMS) of the People’s Liberation Army. Ma’s research has been around a Chinese medicine drug Anemarrhena Rhizome (zhi mu, 知母, picture), which is known for its effects of lowering blood sugar levels, as well as its antipyretic, sedative and antibiotic functions. (more…)Alzheimers, Anemarrhena Rhizome, dementia, patent, Phytopharm, seniors health, TCM research, timosaponin B II, zhi mu

CM NEWS - A group of Chinese scientists has finished pre-clinical research for its new anti-dementia drug, dubbed NJS, which is derived from traditional Chinese medicine substances. NJS has just become the first TCM drug that its patent licence is being sold to a UK pharmaceutical firm. (more…)Alzheimers, Anemarrhena Rhizome, dementia, NJS, patent, Phytopharm, seniors health, TCM research, timosaponin B II, zhi mu

Researchers in Scandinavia have found that obese men and women were significantly more likely to develop dementia by the age of 60 than individuals of normal weight. The scientists report that obesity, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol levels are risk factors that double a person’s chances of developing dementia. More: continued here

As reported in the Independent, Professor Ron Brookmeyer believes the number of people with Alzheimer’s will increase dramaticly in the coming decades. His finding were to presented at the International Conference on the Prevention of Dementia. The Washington Posts Carolyn Colwell, who by the way incorrectly called the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference on Prevention the Alzheimer Association’s International Conference on Prevention, discusses the French study on which the findings are based. Visit http://www.alz.org/preventionconference/pc2007/media.asp for more information.

DSM-IV DEMENTIAS DUE TO OTHER MEDICAL CONDITIONS 294.1 Dementia due to HIV disease (Code 042 On Axis III) Dementia is impairment of short- and long-term memory, abstract thinking, and judgment with personality changes, severe enough to interfere with work, normal social activities, and relationships. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has been shown to affect the brain directly by crossing the blood-brain barrier on two types of immune cells—monocytes and macrophages. Cells within the central nervous system (CNS) have been found to have express CD4 receptor sites for HIV entry into cells. Although several hypotheses have been proposed, it is not known exactly by what mechanism neurological dysfunction occurs. Neuropsychiatric symptoms may range from barely perceptible changes in a person’s normal psychological presentation to acute delirium to profound dementia. Because of the associated immune dysfunction, secondary brain infections may cause further damage. Studies have show

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