Alzheimer’s Risk Factor, formula by Connie Dello Buono , ©12Sept2016 Assumption: Female, over 60yrs of age, on western diet, lives in Northern hemisphere, have families with cancer, diabetes and dementia, prone to allergies (lack zinc), digestive disorders, high dairy and sugar consumption (low magnesium and calcium,iron) and had used some medications in the past Alzheimer’sContinue reading “Alzheimer’s Disease Risk Factor Formula”
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Behavior, brain SPECT scan, hormones, gratitude, neuroplasticity
Neuroplasticity, also known as brain plasticity, is an umbrella term that describes lasting change to the brain throughout an individual’s life course. The term gained prominence in the latter half of the 20th century, when new research[1] showed many aspects of the brain remain changeable (or “plastic”) even into adulthood.[2] This notion contrasts with theContinue reading “Behavior, brain SPECT scan, hormones, gratitude, neuroplasticity”
Exposure to pesticides/TCEs linked to 61% risk of diabetes and Parkinson
A meta-analysis of 21 studies presented at this year’s annual meeting the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) shows that exposure to pesticides is associated with increased risk of developing diabetes by 61%, with different types of pesticides showing varying levels of risk. The study is by Giorgos Ntritsos, University of Ioannina, Greece,Continue reading “Exposure to pesticides/TCEs linked to 61% risk of diabetes and Parkinson”
Preventable hospitalizations among racial groups, 2003
In 2003, racial and ethnic dis-parities existed in the rates of preventable hospitalizations, with blacks generally having the highest rates and Hispanics the second highest rates. The disparities were greatest for hospitalizations for chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma. Compared with non-Hispanic whites, rates of admission for these conditions were about 3 toContinue reading “Preventable hospitalizations among racial groups, 2003”
Top 20 most expensive conditions treated in US hospitals,2013
Junk food harms memory in a week
Obesity Obesity may ultimately be a disease of the brain, involving a progressive deterioration of various cognitive processes that influence eating. Researchers at Macquarie University have now shown that memory inhibition – the useful ability to ‘block out’ memories that are no longer useful, which depends on a brain area called the hippocampus – isContinue reading “Junk food harms memory in a week”
Agar in Jello – guar gum fights diabetes
Am J Clin Nutr. 1992 Dec;56(6):1056-60. Guar gum in insulin-dependent diabetes: effects on glycemic control and serum lipoproteins. Second Department of Medicine, Helsinki University Hospital, Finland. Abstract We examined the effect of guar gum on glycemic control and serum lipid and lipoprotein profiles in mildly hypercholesterolemic patients with insulin-dependent diabetes. The study was done inContinue reading “Agar in Jello – guar gum fights diabetes”
Alzheimer's Disease, a Type 3 Diabetes
Metabolic correction This approach is based on the prominent aspect of Alzheimer’s disease, which is common for many other neurodegenerative diseases: energy deficit. It has first been noted for the case of insulin insufficiency in the brain of Alzheimer’s patients. Because of that Alzheimer’s disease has been called “Type 3 diabetes” [14] and the insulinContinue reading “Alzheimer's Disease, a Type 3 Diabetes”
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Epidemiology of Alzheimer’s Disease
Here are some sobering facts: While estimates vary, studies to date find that as many as 5.1 million Americans age 65 and older have Alzheimer’s disease. The greatest risk factor for Alzheimer’s is age. The number of people with the disease doubles for every 5-year interval beyond age 65. The Bureau of the Census estimatesContinue reading “Epidemiology of Alzheimer’s Disease”
Vascular factors to BBB to neurotoxin to Dementia
Abstract Abstract Vascular insults can initiate a cascade of molecular events leading to neurodegeneration, cognitive impairment and dementia. Here, we review the cellular and molecular mechanisms in cerebral blood vessels and the pathophysiological events leading to cerebral blood flow dysregulation and disruption of the neurovascular unit and the blood-brain barrier, which all may contribute toContinue reading “Vascular factors to BBB to neurotoxin to Dementia”
Damage to Blood–brain barrier (BBB) pathways leading to Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia
Blood–brain barrier (BBB) pathways to neurodegeneration in dementia and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) A: In the normal capillary, there is an intact BBB composed of tightly joined endothelial cells and supported by mural pericytes, as shown in this simplified schematic. The BBB normally selectively regulates the passage of molecules from blood to brain and vice versa,Continue reading “Damage to Blood–brain barrier (BBB) pathways leading to Alzheimer’s disease and Dementia”
Prescription drugs leading cause of death
Across the country, 44,000 people died from drug overdoses in 2013, more than double the number in 1999, the study by the non-profit group, Trust for America’s Health found. Nearly 52 percent of the deaths were related to prescription drugs. The number of overdose deaths increased in 26 states in the four years to 2013, theContinue reading “Prescription drugs leading cause of death”
Cost of Dying by Lisa Kreiger
The day she brought a hospital bed into her den, Susan Meyers’ role in life changed dramatically, from adoring mate to devoted caregiver. Like one of every six Californians, she was taking on a job that doesn’t pay, but costs sleep, savings and sometimes physical well-being. Her beloved, John, the charismatic flight surgeon and avidContinue reading “Cost of Dying by Lisa Kreiger”