How hearing loss treatment can help Alzheimer's patients

Hearing loss can further challenge communication with Alzheimer’s patients. In patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, the brain is attacked and everyday functions become impossible or extremely difficult. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, a startling 5.7 million people in the United States suffer from Alzheimer’s and other dementia diseases, costing the nation about $ 277… Read More »

Orange juice, leafy greens and berries may be tied to decreased memory loss in men

Eating leafy greens, dark orange and red vegetables and berry fruits, and drinking orange juice may be associated with a lower risk of memory loss over time in men, according to a study published in the November 21, 2018, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. “One of the… Read More »

Diet sabotage: How to navigate the holidays with dietary restrictions

Whether you have allergies or intolerances, have decided to go vegetarian or simply want to lose weight, the holidays — especially the food that seems to be everywhere — can create scenarios that make diet restrictions even harder. “So many people associate different foods and cultural traditions surrounding food with holidays, and also with feelings,… Read More »