Alzheimer’s Disease
Dementia
Frequent, brisk walks may curb dementia
According to a new study, exercise may bolster the brain function and thinking skills of people with dementia. The study’s findings suggest that walking a few times a week might alter the trajectory of… Continue reading
Sweat Smart
Sweat Smart
New evidence that physical activity can forestall the mental decline in aging brains
More people are living longer these days, but the bad news is the large increase in cases of age-related mental decline. By some estimates, the… Continue reading
Male Health Issues
Do you take care of your health?
Most men don’t
Have you ever taken a look around you when sitting in a physician’s office? Most of the patients are women and children. It is almost impossible to get most men… Continue reading
Parkinson’s Disease
Parkinson’s disease: New medical information
Parkinson’s disease affects about 100,000 Canadians each year. It is relentlessly progressive; often starting with a tremor in one limb (finger or arm), it gradually spreads. The patient’s muscles become more rigid, frequently leading to… Continue reading
Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs May Cause Alzheimer’s Disease
In 1987 Mevacorâ(lovastatin) was introduced as the very first drug to reduce cholesterol for people at high risk of a heart attack or stroke. That same year there were 17,642 diagnosed cases of Alzheimer’s disease in the United… Continue reading