BY BROOKLYN PINHEIRO If you’re looking to sharpen your brain, you can put down the crosswords and sudokus and opt for a night of dancing instead. While any and all physical activity is beneficial, a study published in Frontiers of…
Wine may prevent Alzheimer’s disease
It comes in many forms – red, white, sweet, sour, aged, fresh. Who doesn’t like to recline with a glass of wine after a hard day? Humans have been brewing and drinking alcohol for thousands of years, and you don’t…
Researchers just found a treatment that will eliminate cavities and repair decaying teeth
BY: PHILIPPE DE JOCAS Who here actually likes getting a cavity? Few things are worse than the first twinges of pain that will alert you to the fact that something’s out of whack. Then there’s the trip to the dentist…
This virtual reality device will give you a glimpse into the world of those battling dementia
BY: JOCELYN SCHWALM Having to deal with the diagnosis of a friend or family member with Alzheimer’s can be a tough pill to swallow. Knowing that someone who you love can’t recognize your face and has no idea who you…
Beautiful photo series lets the elderly take a look back in time
BY: DANIKA MOIR Photos by Tom Hussey Tom Hussey is an American photographer that specializes in lifestyle photography and commercial advertising. His award-winning photo series, “Reflections of The Past,” was used by healthcare company, Novartis in a campaign for their…
New Alzheimer’s test can detect the disease a decade before clinical diagnosis
BY: SINEAD MULHERN New research can help predict Alzheimer’s disease in a patient ten years before a clinical diagnosis. By predicting the disease this early, people can start treating it well ahead of time. In the study, led by Dimitrios…