Recently, a newly developed medication geared toward the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease showed some very promising results in experimental stages. The medication, called donanemab, had some outstanding results in a clinical … [Read more...]

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Recently, a newly developed medication geared toward the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease showed some very promising results in experimental stages. The medication, called donanemab, had some outstanding results in a clinical … [Read more...]
New research indicates that there are some medications that are designed to treat chronic diseases that can make it difficult for elderly folks to regulate body temperature in a healthy manner. The list of medications that were … [Read more...]
According to research that was recently published in the journal, Neurology, the prolonged use of medications known as proton pump inhibitors is connected with an increased risk of dementia. Proton pump inhibitors (PPI) are … [Read more...]
There’s no cure for Alzheimer’s disease right now, but that doesn’t mean that progress isn’t being made in the fight against it. Alzheimer's disease is a progressively debilitating neurological condition. It impacts millions of … [Read more...]
Medication misuse comes in two different forms: accidental and intentional. Both can be incredibly dangerous. If you take medication, or have a loved one that does, understanding what this is and how to spot it can be very … [Read more...]
When someone has a stroke, recovery can be a long and painful process. Because a stroke involves a lack of oxygen to the brain for a significant period of time, brain cells can die. The brain is incredibly resilient, and it is often … [Read more...]
Alzheimer’s disease is marked by a sharp and noticeable cognitive decline. It can happen quickly or over the span of years. But the symptoms tend to be similar for all who suffer from this disease. Confusion and memory loss, difficulty with … [Read more...]
A new study has found a unique–and frustrating–side effect of a popularly prescribe Alzheimer’s medication: overactive bladder. The medication is called Donepezil and is used to treat Alzheimer’s disease. It is a cholinesterase … [Read more...]
A new study is helping researchers better understand why Alzheimer’s disease begins, and how it spreads within the brain. The research focused on microglia, which are a sort of first responder cell when something isn’t right … [Read more...]
Have you ever seen a commercial on television for a medication? There’s always an excessive amount of side effects listed toward the end of these commercials, usually in a quieter and faster tone than the rest of the commercial. While these … [Read more...]
Stress is a huge issue, both for the elderly and the younger population. Unfortunately, stress can have a huge impact on health, impacting many areas of life. One of these areas can be blood pressure. High blood pressure, often referred to … [Read more...]
We all know that it is important to manage our blood pressure at this point, right? Well, new research indicates that this action is actually a lot more beneficial than what was previously thought. High blood pressure--also … [Read more...]