Dementia is an umbrella term, defined as a disorder of mental processes caused by brain disorder or traumatic brain injury. As mental processes decline, memory is impaired, personality may change, and thinking/concentration skills deteriorate. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia — also referred to as the most common cause of dementia — but…
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The difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s can be confusing, but it doesn’t have to be. Dementia is a group of symptoms that describes a progressive form of memory and skills decline. Alzheimer’s is a specific disease in your brain that causes dementia symptoms. Dementia is not the same thing as preclinical Alzheimer’s, subjective cognitive impairment…
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As many as 5.5 million people in the United States are living with Alzheimer’s disease — most of them over the age of 65. There is no cure, but there are ways you can work to prevent, slow, or stop the cognitive decline associated with this debilitating disease. Prevention is key when it comes to…
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What causes subclinical hypothyroidism, or elevated TSH without changes in T3/T4 hormones? Learn the risks of treatment & how to reverse it (including diet).
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November is American Diabetes Month, an ideal time to take a deeper dive into the disease we hear so much about. Approximately 30.3 million Americans have this disease — that’s about 9.4% of the population. With so many people impacted by this disease, let’s learn more about it. What is Diabetes? Diabetes is a metabolic…
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According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, age-related hearing loss—also known as presbycusis—will occur in most of us as we grow older. About one-third of US residents aged 65 to 74 are hard of hearing, and after age 75, it’s about half of the population.
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Your ability to hear is one of five precious senses that you use daily to communicate, navigate and enjoy the world. Think of all of the sounds we hear each day: a loved one’s voice, a child’s laughter, a pet purring or barking, music on the radio, news reports, and the voice on the other end of the phone.
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Your thyroid affects every single cell in your body. It makes sense, then, that a thyroid disorder can greatly disrupt your daily life. Hypothyroidism is the most common thyroid disorder. It can lead to muscle weakness, sensitivity to cold, impaired memory, weight gain, and so much more. One type of hypothyroidism is called “permanent hypothyroidism” — most doctors will prescribe drugs for the rest of your life, laden with side effects.
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How To Meditate To Enhance Wellbeing. Meditation is a complementary health practice - meaning it’s a self-care practice that has benefits when practiced in conjunction with your doctor’s recommendations. Meditation has multiple benefits for both your physical and mental health: It can reduce stress, lower anxiety, improve quality of sleep, and even help reduce chronic pain.
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Why You Should Try Meditation. Meditation has earned its spot as a buzzword in modern society—though it’s a practice that originated about 5,000 years ago. You may associate it with spiritual traditions including Buddhism and Hinduism, but this ancient practice has now made its way into the secular realm and is considered a complementary health…
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