Alzheimer

Those who fear aluminum in deodorant: It is nothing compared to our daily intake

People fear aluminum in deodorants because of claims about breast cancer and degenerative diseases – but repeated tests and official medical reports say otherwise.

Apply deodorant to clean, dry skin
Environmental pollution

A huge study: This is the main factor in Alzheimer’s that you can control

People who maintained rich intellectual engagement throughout their lives developed Alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment years later compared to others

A study found: These are the activities that delay the onset of Alzheimer’s by at least 5 years

Every measurable decrease in retinal thickness increased the risk of Alzheimer’s by about 3%

A decade-long study: This eye sign can predict dementia years in advance


Do people with dementia have to follow Jewish law?

We see how Halacha seeks to keep people with dementia in the world of mitzvot for as long as possible, while always doing everything to protect their physical well-being.

 ONE SHOULD not hand a little child a cheeseburger.

This headband can help detect early signs of Alzheimer's disease - study

The headband can be worn at home, without the need to go to an institutional sleep lab, and the technique may make possible the use of inexpensive, wearable EEGs for monitoring brain health.

 Alzheimer's disease (illustrative).

Study reveals links between vaccination and Alzheimer's

The study highlighted the importance of vaccinations for protecting against infectious diseases and dementia.

 An older woman receives a vaccine (illustrative)

This common medication may lead to dementia - study

Proton-pump inhibitors are prescribed to reduce stomach acid by targeting the enzymes in the stomach lining that produce that acid.

 Pills spilling out of a bottle (illustrative).

Alzheimer's diagnosis revamp embraces rating scale similar to cancer

The new guidelines are intended for doctors to use in clinical practice, for the first time offering patients treatments that can slow the course of the disease, rather than just treat symptoms.

 One hemisphere of a healthy brain (L) is pictured next to one hemisphere of a brain of a person suffering from Alzheimer disease, at the Morphological unit of psychopathology in the Neuropsychiatry division of the Belle Idee University Hospital in Chene-Bourg near Geneva March 14, 2011.

Poor sense of smell linked to increased risk of depression in older adults - study

While loss of smell is not thought to cause depression, a new study shows that it may serve as a potent indicator of overall health and well-being.

 A man's nose

These leafy green vegetables can keep your brain sharp for decades to come

Among the vegetables that were found to have this benefit were lettuce, cabbage, spinach, broccoli, green onion, and chives.

 Vegetables (illustrative).

FDA approves first drug to slow Alzheimer's progression

Leqembi is an antibody designed to remove sticky deposits of a protein called amyloid beta from the brains of Alzheimer's patients.

The Alzheimer's drug LEQEMBI is seen in this undated handout image obtained by Reuters on January 20, 2023

Poor sense of smell linked to increased risk of depression in older adults - study

While loss of smell is not thought to cause depression, a new study shows that it may serve as a potent indicator of overall health and well-being.

 A man's nose

Bilingualism can have surprising neurological benefits

It turns out that knowing a second language is not only good for when you travel overseas or for expanding your range of jobs.

Learning language (illustrative)