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Donepezil Side Effects Include Dangerous Weight Loss: Watch Out for This and Similar Dementia Medications

Oct 12, 2015 · UHN Staff · Memory

Some of the most commonly prescribed dementia medications are cholinesterase inhibitors, like donepezil. And while they can provide some modest improvements for people with dementia, they have some serious risks as well. One of the major donepezil side effects is risky weight loss. Unintentional weight loss in older people can … Read More

Gluten-Free Diet Plan Benefits Children with Autism

Oct 9, 2015 · UHN Staff · Memory

Researchers have validated what many parents have learned on their own—that a gluten-free and casein-free diet can improve the health of children with autism who also struggle with gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms and allergies.[1] The study surveyed 387 parents or caregivers of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who administered the … Read More

Unexpected Coconut Oil Uses: Can Coconut Oil Treat Dementia?

Sep 25, 2015 · UHN Staff · Memory

Dementia can be very scary. Increasing episodes of forgetfulness can leave someone feeling helpless and confused. If not addressed, symptoms can gradually worsen. Fortunately, for those looking for a natural dementia treatment, there is hope! Some people have success using high doses of coconut oil, or a derivative of coconut oil called … Read More

A Simple Homocysteine Test Assesses Homocysteine Levels to Predict Poor Memory and Impaired Cognition

Sep 23, 2015 · UHN Staff · Memory

A study in the Journal of Affective Disorders in 2013 confirmed that high homocysteine levels in the blood, as indicated by a simple homocysteine test, are associated with poor memory and impaired cognitive function in older adults. Noting that previous studies have associated high homocysteine levels and depression with cognitive … Read More

Hypertension Causes Brain to Age 7 Years, Even in People as Young as 30

Sep 11, 2015 · UHN Staff · Memory

Research shows that hypertension causes damage to the brain among people even in their thirties and forties. Researchers from UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Center found individuals' brains, no matter what their age, were significantly less healthy if they had high blood pressure. On average, hypertension causes the brain to age … Read More

Hypertension Causes Brain to Age 7 Years, Even in People as Young as 30

Sep 11, 2015 · UHN Staff · Memory

Research shows that hypertension causes damage to the brain among people even in their thirties and forties. Researchers from UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Center found individuals' brains, no matter what their age, were significantly less healthy if they had high blood pressure. On average, hypertension causes the brain to age … Read More

Probiotics Are One of the Best Memory Supplements

Sep 9, 2015 · UHN Staff · Memory

Probiotics have become so popular they can be found on most grocery store shelves and are now touted in popular dairy products, such as yogurt. While most people connect probiotics with better digestive health, scientists are finding healthy gut bacteria also play a powerful role in brain health and even … Read More

The Anti-Alzheimer’s Disease Diet: Study Shows How to Eat to Lower Your Risk of Dementia

Sep 2, 2015 · UHN Staff · Memory

A study published in JAMA Neurology suggest that what you eat can directly affect how much amyloid, the toxic protein linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease, is cleared from your brain. Researchers from the University Of Washington School Of Medicine in Seattle, Washington found that diets high in saturated … Read More

Black Currant Benefits For Your Brain

Aug 26, 2015 · UHN Staff · Memory

I love this time of year because my garden is full of delicious, ripe berries. By now, you probably know that berries are good for you; blueberries and raspberries have a whole host of health benefits, including improving heart health and slowing down the aging process. But while most of … Read More

Preventing Dementia in Old Age – Major 25 Year- Long Study Shows How

Aug 21, 2015 · UHN Staff · Memory

You already know exercise helps you lose weight and has cardiovascular and other benefits, but you may be more motivated to get moving with this recent news: a new study shows that by getting fit now, you’ll be preventing dementia later on in life. The study, published in the Annals … Read More

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