Editorial writers focus on these health topics and others. Stat: Vaping And Prescription Opioids: Limbic Capitalism In Action Have you ever written something and sent it off, only to encounter a perfect example of what you wanted to say? That happened to me. I had just finished a new book on addiction when the vaping… Read More »
Juli Engel was delighted when a neurologist recommended a PET scan to determine whether amyloid — the protein clumps associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease — was accumulating in her mother’s brain. “My internal response was, ‘Yay!’” said Ms. Engel, 65, a geriatric care manager in Austin, Tex., who has been making almost… Read More »
What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It worsens as it progresses and eventually leads to death. This disorder usually begins to manifest itself in patients in their 50’s. It begins with memory loss, trouble with language skills and increase into irritability and angry outbursts. The degenerative nature of… Read More »
Losing one’s memories, and therefore one’s identity, must be a terrifying experience. With a global estimate of almost 50 million people living with dementia, predicted to rise to more than 130 million by 2050, the burden of Alzheimer’s and dementia are indisputable. While there are still no approved drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer’s, there… Read More »
September 26, 2018 Posted By Categories Michael Joyce is a writer-producer with HealthNewsReview.org and tweets as @mlmjoyce Including “exercise” and “Alzheimer’s” in the same headline is sure-fire clickbait for a lot of people. For example: 150 minutes of exercise every week can reduce risk of Alzheimer’s disease (The Economic Times) Exercise may delay rare form… Read More »