Alzheimer’s disease is named after Dr. Alois Alzheimer. In 1906, Dr. Alzheimer noticed changes in the brain tissue of a woman who had died of an unusual mental illness.
What if the way you clean your teeth today, might affect your chances of getting Alzheimer’s disease in years to come Zekel Healthcare - Researcher Healthcare IT
We pray that we overcome this global crisis and that after this pandemic, we build a more just and humane world. We pray for all who are suffering and bereaved. At this time of sorrow,... Zekel Healthcare - Researcher Healthcare IT
A corona virus is a kind of common virus that causes an infection in your nose, sinuses, or upper throat. Zekel Healthcare - Researcher Healthcare IT
When the early changes of Alzheimers occur, the brain initially compensates for them, enabling individuals to continue to function normally. As the damage to nerve cells continues, the brain can no... Zekel Healthcare - Researcher Healthcare IT
Scientists say the fruit is loaded with healthful antioxidants which could help prevent the devastating effects of the increasingly common form of dementia. Zekel Healthcare - Researcher Healthcare IT
Have the opportunity to help others: This is often the most important benefit of community service. Participating in it gives you the opportunity to know that you are improving someone's life and... Zekel Healthcare - Researcher Healthcare IT
People who visit a dental professional for a routine check-up are most likely to benefit from early detection and treatment and receive preventive services. Those who seek care for a dental problem... Zekel Healthcare - Researcher Healthcare IT
Caloric balance is like a scale. To remain in balance and maintain your body weight, the calories consumed (from foods) must be balanced by the calories used (in normal body functions, daily... Zekel Healthcare - Researcher Healthcare IT
African Americans' (AAs) late-onset Alzheimer's disease (LOAD) genetic risk profile is incompletely understood. Including clinical covariates in genetic analyses using informed conditioning might... Zekel Healthcare - Researcher Healthcare IT
Research shows that doing balance and muscle strengthening activities each week along with moderate intensity aerobic activity, like brisk walking, can help reduce your risk of falling. Zekel Healthcare - Researcher Healthcare IT
Tens of billions of nerve cells, called neurons, most smaller than a grain of sand, are compressed into an incredibly small space about the size of a cantaloupe. Zekel Healthcare - Researcher Healthcare IT
Cannabis is a controversial topic in the medical community, with some well respected doctors advocating for its use and others concerned about its addictive properties and long term effects Zekel Healthcare - Researcher Healthcare IT
1 in 7 people with Alzheimer's disease live alone, according to a recently released report from the Alzheimer's Association. Zekel Healthcare - Researcher Healthcare IT
Black Americans are at increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease because of a complex mix of factors. Zekel Healthcare - Researcher Healthcare IT
Every 69 seconds, someone in America develops Alzheimer's disease, and by mid-century someone will develop Alzheimer's every 33 seconds. Zekel Healthcare - Researcher Healthcare IT
For many of us, prayer is an important expression of faith an essential act of worship and a daily discipline that allows reflection, provides guidance, and offers solace. Zekel Healthcare - Researcher Healthcare IT
Living alone is a financial strain for elders who must meet maintenance expenses, property taxes and often mortgage payments as well on a fixed income. Zekel Healthcare - Researcher Healthcare IT
It combines many elements of two other popular nutrition plans which have been proven to benefit heart health: the Mediterranean diet and the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet.... Zekel Healthcare - Researcher Healthcare IT
Kale contains 7 percent of daily iron needs. “Iron helps in the formation of hemoglobin, which is the main carrier of oxygen to cells of the body and is also important for muscle and brain health. Zekel Healthcare - Researcher Healthcare IT
A complication of diseases such as Alzheimer’s is that the person may lack or gradually lose the ability to think clearly. This change affects his or her ability to participate meaningfully in... Zekel Healthcare - Researcher Healthcare IT
Many people are unprepared to deal with the legal and financial consequences of a serious illness such as Alzheimer's disease. Legal and medical experts encourage people recently diagnosed with a... Zekel Healthcare - Researcher Healthcare IT
As individuals progress into late-stage dementia, music from their childhood, such as folk songs, work well. Singing these songs in the language in which they were learned sparks the greatest... Zekel Healthcare - Researcher Healthcare IT