Hypnosis – what’s fact and what’s fiction?
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Hypnosis is a technique that is both widely used and controversial. Many see it as a form of stage entertainment. True hypnosis, however, is very different and has valuable medical and therapeutic benefits, providing effective treatment to a variety of ailments - from anxiety and depression to chronic pain. To help you gain a deeper understanding of hypnosis, let’s look at how it works and unpick some of its ...
Source: PickTheBrain | Motivation and Self Improvement - December 4, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: SetYourMindFree Tags: featured self improvement health hypnosis pickthebrain Source Type: blogs
DNA Vaccine Reduces Tau and Beta-Amyloid in Alzheimer's Mice
This study is the culmination of a decade of research that has repeatedly demonstrated that this vaccine can effectively and safely target in animal models what we think may cause Alzheimer’s disease. I believe we’re getting close to testing this therapy in people.” ~ said Dr. Roger Rosenbe rg, founding Director of the Alzheimer’s Disease Center at UT Southwestern.What is the Difference Between Alzheimer ’s and DementiaThe study was conducted by the UT Southwestern ’s Peter O’Donnell Jr. Brain Institute.Subscribe to the Alzheimer's Reading RoomEmail:A DNA vaccine tested in mice reduces accumulation of both ty...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - November 26, 2018 Category: Neurology Tags: alzheimer's research alzheimers Beta Amyloid dementia dna health memory memory loss science tau vaccine Source Type: blogs
This Drink Reduces Memory Loss Risk By 47%
The common drink that may protect the brain against memory loss.
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Source: PsyBlog | Psychology Blog - November 23, 2018 Category: Psychiatry & Psychology Authors: Jeremy Dean Tags: Brain Health Source Type: blogs
16 Ways to Get a Dementia Patient to Eat More Food
Alzheimer's and dementia patients often eat less, and have difficulty eating, because of problems like chewing, swallowing or digesting food.Alzheimer's and dementia patients sometimes lose interest in eating. This can happen for a long list of reasons including loss of taste, the ability to smell, memory loss, and thinking they already ate.Medications can also effect appetite, and can increase constipation.When a person has Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia, these problems can becomemore pronounced, and often effect mood, behavior, and physical functioning.Topic -How to Get an Alzheimer's Patient to Eat More FoodB...
Source: Alzheimer's Reading Room, The - November 19, 2018 Category: Neurology Tags: assisted living and memory care facility care of dementia patients dementia care dementia patients refusing to eat do people with Alzheimer's forget they ate help alzheimer's senior care Source Type: blogs
Changes That Have Nothing To do With Memory May Indicate Dementia
When the average person thinks of dementia, generally Alzheimer’s disease comes to mind. At the same time, the person will likely think of memory loss. Both of these conclusions are understandable since Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia and memory issues are often, though not always, the first symptom of that disease. Surprising then, to many people, is the fact that there may be earlier indicators of potential Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia than frequent memory lapses.
Read the full article on HealthCentral about the many changes that can indicate dementia that don't involve memor...
Source: Minding Our Elders - November 3, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs
Stop blaming senior moments
“He’s having a senior moment.” That dismissive phrase seems harmless, but, in reality, it leads to devastating, debilitating disease. I firmly believe that a generation from now, people will not know the pain of watching a loved one slip into oblivion. But the only way we will get there is we stop dismissing memory loss […]Find jobs at Careers by KevinMD.com. Search thousands of physician, PA, NP, and CRNA jobs now. Learn more. (Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog)
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - November 2, 2018 Category: General Medicine Authors: < a href="https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/post-author/william-r-shankle" rel="tag" > William R. Shankle, MD < /a > Tags: Conditions Neurology Source Type: blogs
And today in #microbiomania (aka overselling the microbiome) - ridiculous claim from Raphael Kellman's book marketing group
Just got this email below. It is from a marketing person promoting Raphael Kellman's new book. And it has an absolutely dangerous, ridiculous claim in it. They claim that if you have memory loss, or mood problems, these are not in your head at all - this is caused my problems in your microbiome. What absolutely bullshit. Sure, the microbiome can impact the brain and mood. But to go from that to claiming that all memory loss and mood issues are due to problems with the microbiome. Dangerous. Deceptive. Scary. Snake oil.But yes, I would be happy to write about your book. Righ...
Source: The Tree of Life - October 31, 2018 Category: Microbiology Authors: Jonathan Eisen Source Type: blogs
Fight Aging! Newsletter, October 29th 2018
This study shows that some genetic changes linked to cancer are present in surprisingly large numbers of normal cells. We still have a long way to go to fully understand the implications of these new findings, but as cancer researchers, we can't underestimate the importance of studying healthy tissue."
Early Onset of Menopause Correlates with Shorter Life Expectancy
https://www.fightaging.org/archives/2018/10/early-onset-of-menopause-correlates-with-shorter-life-expectancy/
Aging is a phenomenon affecting all organs and systems throughout the body, driven by rising levels of molecular damage. The varia...
Source: Fight Aging! - October 28, 2018 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Newsletters Source Type: blogs
The Top 10 Warning Signs of Becoming Addicted to Alcohol
Having a casual night out with friends and a few drinks is often not something to worry about. However, for many people, it can become easy to become addicted to alcohol. In fact, according to the 2015 NSDUH, 15.1 million adults ages 18 and older (6.2 percent of this age group) has alcohol addiction. If you think you might be becoming addicted to alcohol, read these 10 warning signs.
Top 10 Signs of Becoming Addicted to Alcohol
Trouble in Relationships
Alcohol addiction can cause a strain on many, or all, of the relationships in your life. This can include a failed marriage, once close family members no longer inviting you...
Source: Cliffside Malibu - October 25, 2018 Category: Addiction Authors: Jaclyn Uloth Tags: Addiction Addiction Recovery Alcohol Alcohol Rehab Information Alcoholism Drinking addicted to alcohol binge drinking drinking problems Source Type: blogs
Osteocalcin and RbAp48 Act via BDNF to Improve Memory in Aged Mice
Expression of RbAp48 diminishes with aging, and increased expression in the dentate gyrus improves memory in aged mice. Similarly, infusions of osteocalcin reduce the detrimental effects of aging on memory in mice. Researchers here demonstrate a link between these two approaches, showing that both RbAp48 and osteocalcin operate via BDNF, well known to be associated with cognitive function over the course of aging. This sort of finding is quite common. All cellular mechanisms involve numerous proteins and can thus be influenced at many points. Research groups tend to independently discover various different approaches, and ...
Source: Fight Aging! - October 25, 2018 Category: Research Authors: Reason Tags: Daily News Source Type: blogs
Hospice Care about Re-Focusing Priorities, Not Giving Up
Our culture is steeped in language that makes accepting the terminal diagnosis of ourselves or a loved one more difficult to accept than it needs to be. Doctors say, “I’m sorry, there’s nothing more we can do. You might want to look into hospice care.” Patients tell their doctors that they want “aggressive treatment,” until there is nothing else that can be done, then they will go on hospice care. The crux of these conversations is that medicine will do everything possible and then when you give up you will go on hospice care. That is a mistake.
Read the full article on HealthCentral about how hospice ca...
Source: Minding Our Elders - October 22, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs
Hospice Care about Re-Focusing Priorities, Not Giving Up
Our culture is steeped in language that makes accepting the terminal diagnosis of ourselves or a loved one more difficult to accept than it needs to be. Doctors say, “I’m sorry, there’s nothing more we can do. You might want to look into hospice care.” Patients tell their doctors that they want “aggressive treatment,” until there is nothing else that can be done, then they will go on hospice care. The crux of these conversations is that medicine will do everything possible and then when you give up you will go on hospice care. That is a mistake.
Read the full article on HealthCentral about how hospice car...
Source: Minding Our Elders - October 22, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs
Care Home Placement Agencies Can Be Helpful Depending On Circumstances
Dear Carol: My parents are so isolated in their home because their neighborhood is so changed that they want to move to assisted living. Apparently, they’ve heard good things about these facilities from friends but most of these friends are better off financially than my parents. I’ve tried to convince them to come north to be near me, but that’s not going to happen, and I have a job that I’m firmly planted in up north so I can’t move there. I’ll fly down to help them decide about a facility, and again to move, but I’d like assistance in sorting the choices. Can I trust the senior “placement” compan...
Source: Minding Our Elders - October 21, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs
Care Home Placement Agencies Can Be Helpful Depending On Circumstances
Dear Carol: My parents are so isolated in their home because their neighborhood is so changed that they want to move to assisted living. Apparently, they’ve heard good things about these facilities from friends but most of these friends are better off financially than my parents. I’ve tried to convince them to come north to be near me, but that’s not going to happen, and I have a job that I’m firmly planted in up north so I can’t move there. I’ll fly down to help them decide about a facility, and again to move, but I’d like assistance in sorting the choices. Can I trust the senior “placement” compan...
Source: Minding Our Elders - October 21, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs
Tips to Help Someone with Dementia Bathe
Bathing issues can be one of the most frustrating parts of dementia care, but a caregiver can lower stress with flexibility and insight. Here are some expert caregiver tips to consider when planning out bathing times for your loved one.
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Source: Minding Our Elders - October 20, 2018 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Carol Bradley Bursack Source Type: blogs
