2008 ICAD Report:New MRI Technologies May Lead To Earlier Diagnosis

The 2008 International Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease (ICAD) is under way in Chicago. Organized by the Alzheimer’s Association, the event has brought together over 5,000 researchers from around the world to report on current advances in Alzheimer’s research, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
 
The presentations on 27 July 2008 included reports on the latest MRI Technologies. In [...]

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The Truth Behind Senior Moments – What Causes & How to Manage Them

If you’ve ever experienced senior moments — a nonmedical term for mental glitches — you’re not alone.
 
A few years ago, I was buying groceries and had just swiped my debit card. The machine asked me for my PIN, which I had entered hundreds of times before, and I froze. I couldn’t remember it for [...]

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Our Character Is Shown By …

OUR CHARACTER IS SHOWN BY …
 
The jokes we CHOOSE to share…and not to share.
The derogatory terms we CHOOSE to use…and refuse to use.
The promises we CHOOSE to break…and the ones we keep.
The rumours we CHOOSE to spread…and those we ignore.
The resources we CHOOSE to waste…and those we use wisely.
The lies we CHOOSE to tell…and [...]

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Statins “May Cut Dementia Risk”

Scientists have found further evidence that taking commonly used cholesterol- lowering statins may protect against dementia and memory loss.
(Source:  http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7524816.stm)
The study, published in Neurology, found that statins – normally taken to reduce heart disease risk – may cut the risk of dementia by half.
The five-year project examined 1,674 Mexican Americans aged 60 and [...]

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Singles “Face Alzheimer’s Risk”

Being single when you reach middle age could mean more than having the house to yourself – it could increase your risk of dementia.
 
Swedish research, presented at a US conference, found that marriage or having a partner halved the risk of developing dementia.
 
Scientists believe social interaction between couples may ward off illness.
 
The [...]

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Alzheimer’s Drug “Halts” Decline

UK scientists have developed a drug which may halt the progression of Alzheimer’s disease
 
Trials of the drug, known as Rember, in 321 patients showed an 81% difference in rate of mental decline compared with those not taking the treatment.
 
The Aberdeen University Researchers said the drug targeted the build-up of a specific protein in [...]

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Quote Of The Day

It is great to be well aware of what you can do.
And it’s even better to also acknowledge & accept of what you can’t do.
By Ralph Marston

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Early Detection Essential In The Fight Against Ovarian Cancer

Ovarian Cancer is often referred to as the silent killer due to the advanced stage at which most cases are discovered. In the last 30 years, however, medical advancements have allowed us to wage a better fight against the disease, thereby increasing survival rates.
According to Julian Schink, MD, Chief of Gynecologic Oncology at Chicago’s North-Western [...]

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KIlling Cancer Cells – Selectively – With Carbon Nanotubes

Critics of conventional cancer therapy identify the three main treatment modalities thus: slashing (surgical removal of affected tissue), burning (radiation), and poisoning (chemotherapy). While these descriptions might be extreme, they do point out that traditional methods damage a goodly number of healthy cells, along with the cancerous ones. The holy grail of cancer therapy is [...]

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Are You Eating These Cancer-Fighting Foods?

Antioxidants and Omega-3 Fats: Functional Foods to Boost Health

Looking for your meal ticket to health?

You might be wise to go for some omega-3 fatty acids served up with a side of antioxidants. The good news is, it can be as tasty as it is healthy — think grilled salmon and vegetables, drizzled with [...]

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