Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) has been a popular topic in the news over the last ten years. Research on this topic is extensive, as this tragic, progressive disease is currently untreatable. Although researchers have yet to discover a treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease, there may be a way to prevent this disease, and even reverse some of… Continue Reading
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Category Archives: Aging
Does Vitamin E Slow Alzheimer’s Disease Progression?
Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that acts as an antioxidant in the body. In previous studies, vitamin E has been shown to be beneficial for slowing cognitive decline for moderately severe Alzheimer’s disease. In a study released in The Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers looked at effects of vitamin E on individuals… Continue Reading
Caffeine: Memory Enhancer?
In a recent study published in Nature Neuroscience in January 2014 and entitled, “Post-Study Caffeine Administration Enhances Memory Consolidation in Humans”, researchers examined the effects of caffeine administration on memory fortification after subjects studied certain images (1). Caffeine was given following the study session and after 24 hours, there was a significant increase in memory… Continue Reading
Depressed? Eat Some Fish
Omega 3 fatty acids have been shown to be clinically more effective than a placebo in the treatment of mild to moderate depression in the elderly. Yaser Tajalizadekhoob et al studied the effect of low-dose omega 3 fatty acid supplementation as an alternative to antidepressant treatment for the elderly (1). One popular source of these… Continue Reading
Coffee Antioxidants may Improve Function of Blood Vessels
Vascular lining (endothelial cells) is responsible for healthy blood flow to and from the heart and to every cell in the body. Healthy endothelial cells help prevent clotting of the veins and therefore Heart Attack and Ischemia. So, how is coffee related to prevention of heart attack, you probably wonder by now?… Continue Reading
Memory Problems? Another Reason to Decrease Salt Consumption.
Have you ever wondered why aging is associated with high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, memory difficulties (sometimes even with Alzheimer’s disease) and Anxiety? Could it be related to the nutritional influences?… Continue Reading
Glucasomine may be an answer for patients with osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that affects cartilage of a joint, and is especially seen among older people. Osteoarthritis affects about 27 million Americans of age 25 and older. Aging brings changes in the cartilage causing the main risk of developing osteoarthritis. Scientists suggest that autophagy… Continue Reading
Effects of a Tart Cherry Juice Beverage on the Sleep of Older Adults with Insomnia: A Pilot Study
A small study was done by the University of Pennsylvania, University of Rochester, and VA Center of Canandaigua where researchers delved into the hypothesis that tart cherries may help those with insomnia. This is thought to be possible because tart cherries containing a hormone called melatonin.… Continue Reading
Evidence for Bone Reversal Properties of a Calcium- Collagen Chelate, a Novel Dietary Supplement KoACT.
By 2012, approximately 12 million Americans over 50 years old are expected to have osteoporosis. One half of all postmenopausal women will have an osteoporosis-related fracture during their lifetime; 25% of these women will develop a vertebral deformity, and 15% will experience a hip fracture.… Continue Reading
