Tag: cognitive decline
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Cognitive Decline and Treatments
Cognitive decline is a very common condition that occurs with aging due to a number of factors. Consequently, patients will gradually lose their intellectual skills, such as acquiring new knowledge, retaining information, staying focused, and reasoning logically. Longevity Live Paid Content. A moderate level of cognitive impairment with aging is relatively common. However, a severe…
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Thinking Positively About Aging Can Boost Brain Health
How do you feel about getting older? As inevitable as it is, many people struggle with the idea of aging, despite it being a blessing. Now, if you’re one of those people who dread their birthdays, might we suggest that you change your outlook? Not because you can’t prevent it, but because a new study…
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Bruce Willis Diagnosed With Frontotemporal Dementia at 67
If someone asks you to name an action star from the 80s or 90s, you’ll probably mention Bruce Willis. In March last year, the actor’s family revealed Willis’ diagnosis of the brain disorder aphasia. Since the reveal, the family had kept a relatively low profile until this past Thursday. The family released a statement revealing…
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The Power Of Music: Tunes Can Protect Brain Health
Music is synonymous with the human experience. The average person listens to at least 2 hours and 38 minutes of music a day. Thus, it’s safe to say music is the sound that decorates our lives. And with recent research, it seems this form of entertainment can be just as beneficial to our health. Music…
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Hearing Loss Increases Dementia Risk, But Hearing Aids Can Help
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COVID-19 Increases Risk For Developing Alzheimer’s Disease by 50-80%
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Doing Chores and Socializing Can Reduce Risk Of Dementia
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not the biggest fan of doing chores. That said, I may need to re-evaluate this stance, especially if I want to protect my cognitive health. According to estimates, over 150 million people are expected to be diagnosed with dementia by 2050. With the number currently 55 million,…
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Study Finds 7 Longevity Habits To Reduce Risk For Dementia
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Wordle: How This Word Game Is Boosting Your Longevity
If you’re active on social media, you’ve likely come across stacks of green, yellow, black, and white squares on your feed, with comments that are either celebratory or full of despair. These squares and the subsequent feelings that trigger them are all related to Wordle, the free word game that’s taken over the world. The…
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4 Brain Activities for Seniors With Dementia
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text] Memory loss is an unfortunate part of aging for many people. You spend a life accumulating memories only to gradually lose…