AD Wisdom Pearl #10 The number one cause of traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a person of ANY age is falls. Seniors, aged 75 and older are known to have the highest rate of TBI related injuries, hospitalizations…
Quick Alzheimer's Prevention Pearl; Head Injuries and Alzheimer's Disease Risk
Published November 30, 2017
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Quick Alzheimer's Prevention Pearl: AD Caregiving Increases Health Risks for Caregivers
Published October 05, 2017
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AD Wisdom Pearl #7 Over 5 million people in the United States have Alzheimer’s disease (AD) today. AD is the 6th leading cause of death, and the ONLY disease listed in the top 10 that has no cure. In…
Quick Alzheimer's Prevention Pearl: Studies Show Music Improves Cognition in People with Alzheimer's Disease
Published July 24, 2017
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AD Wisdom Pearl #7 Music has long been known for being able to engender a sense of emotion, whether it’s relaxation, excitement, enthusiasm, nostalgia, or other feelings; there is no doubt that music…
Quick Alzheimer's Prevention Pearl: Smoking Was Found to Increase the Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
Published July 18, 2017
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AD Wisdom Pearl #6 There are several modifiable risk factors for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). Modifiable risk factors are controllable conditions/behaviors that can be altered to lower the risk of Alzheimer’s…
Quick Alzheimer's Prevention Pearl: Study Shows Diagnostic Testing for Seniors Helps with Early Alzheimer's Diagnosis
Published June 22, 2017
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AD Wisdom Pearl #5 Nearly 5 million people in the U.S. are estimated to have Alzheimer’s disease (AD) today, and the Alzheimer’s Association says that number could be as high as 16 million by 2050. This…
Quick Alzheimer's Prevention Pearl: Can Air Pollution Accelerate Aging of the Brain?
Published June 01, 2017
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AD Wisdom Pearl #4 A January 2017 study, published in the journal Translational Psychiatry, adds to a growing body of research from around the world pointing to a strong link between air pollution and…
Quick Alzheimer's Prevention Pearl: Study Shows Prayer Lowers Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
Published May 18, 2017
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AD Wisdom Pearl #5 Praying regularly may cut the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease in half, says a recent Israeli-American joint study. A recent study, funded by The U.S. National Institutes of Health…
Quick Alzheimer's Prevention Pearl: Can a Daily Walk Promote Brain Health?
Published March 31, 2017
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AD Wisdom Pearl #1 Exercise and other types of physical activities have very positive effects on overall health (such as cardiovascular health, preventing obesity and more). Epidemiological studies have…
Quick Alzheimer's Prevention Pearl: Studies Show Depression may Increase the Risk of Alzheimer's Disease
Published March 28, 2017
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AD Pearl of Wisdom #2 Studies have shown a connection between depression (in later life) and the acceleration of cognitive decline. In fact, adults with chronic depression have been identified as having…
Quick Alzheimer's Prevention Pearl: Study Shows Regular Exercise May Protect Against Depression in Alzheimer's Disease
Published March 25, 2017
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AD Pearl of Wisdom #3 Depression is common in those with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). One study, conducted by The International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry (published on PubMed) looked at 224 people…
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