New study says low levels of vitamin D increases dementia risk

New study says low levels of vitamin D increases dementia risk

Vitamin D is a calciferol that is naturally available in a variety of foods, supplements and can also be produced through sunlight exposure. Most importantly, vitamin D helps the body better absorb calcium and facilitates other functions that promote normal bone...
Loss of smell linked to early dementia symptoms

Loss of smell linked to early dementia symptoms

Anosmia, or the loss of smell, can be an early sign of Alzheimer’s-related complications, according to a new study that focused on observations of older, healthy adults. The loss of smell could also indicate the accumulation of proteins, such as amyloid-beta and tau,...
New dementia center offers comprehensive care to Arizonans

New dementia center offers comprehensive care to Arizonans

A $25 million campus will provide Arizonans with a comprehensive facility that addresses a range of symptoms and forms of dementia, helping fulfill a need of the aging community. Called the Dementia Care and Education Center, the state-of-the-art medical facility is...
Can you spot the early signs of memory loss?

Can you spot the early signs of memory loss?

Losing the ability to recall can be one of the earliest indicators of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related illnesses. However, despite the prevalence of dementia cases nationally and around the globe, there is a disproportionately low number of people who...
Can exercise open pathways to healthy brain function later in life?

Can exercise open pathways to healthy brain function later in life?

Exercise has a way of supporting a person’s overall health, and not just when it comes to physical endurance, mobility, flexibility and stamina. Did you know it is also beneficial to the brain? As someone begins to participate in consistent physical activity, their...
Chance for developing dementia decreases through fitness

Chance for developing dementia decreases through fitness

Lifestyles and diets are known to have health implications for obvious reasons, and for not so obvious ones. A fitness lifestyle, for example, can dramatically improve cardiovascular health. New research on the matter is reinforcing the links between good health and...
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