As a woman who took HRT at the first sign of a hot flush I’ve wondered if my exposure to it for so long was a good thing. In particular, does HRT protect against dementia or not? The decision to take HRT was an easy one for me. At the time, I was presenting a… Read More »
Science has proven time after time that food is potent medicine. Broccoli, for example, has a solid scientific foundation showing it’s one of the most valuable health-promoting foods around. While it contains several health-promoting compounds, one of the most widely studied is sulforaphane. The cancer-fighting properties of sulforaphane are perhaps the most well-known, but it… Read More »
When a parent or loved one gets on in age, the concern of who is going to help them and how becomes an ever-present worry. Perhaps the loved one in question is self-reliant and doesn’t require an ever-present caretaker to assist them. Maybe you were able to take on the responsibility of helping them out.… Read More »
Conditions There are 47 million people living with dementia worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. While dementia and Alzheimer’s may be used interchangeably, there are important differences between them. Here’s what you need to know. Dementia vs. Alzheimer’s Photographee.eu/Shutterstock First thing to know: How to tell the difference between dementia vs. Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia… Read More »
Feeling forgetful? Have no fear because that just might be a good sign when it comes to predicting whether or not you’re heading towards Alzheimer’s, according to science. Image Point Fr/shutterstock In our twenties, we find it hilarious when we can’t remember our neighbor’s cat’s name or that adorable actor who starred in that movie—whatever… Read More »