The Flexibility of the Human Brain Because the human brain is designed to develop from birth through adulthood, it is inherently able to modify, or re-wire, its own connections. It’s called neuroplasticity (or brain plasticity). Because of this amazing ability, even adults can benefit from enhanced...
There are several natural ways to help prevent mild cognitive impairment. Five of the most common can be easily added to your daily lifestyle to help ward off disease. Physical & Mental Exercise Regular physical exercise has long been known to help improve many aspects of cognitive...
Chicken Pox and Shingles and How Are They Linked? Shingles is the herpes zoster virus. This is the same virus that causes varicella zoster, also known as chicken pox. If you have had chicken pox, the virus remains dormant in your body but can reactivate again...
Parkinson’s disease is a neurological condition that has an effect on several functions of the body. The changes that occur after being diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease can have a significant impact on both the physical and mental aspects of a person’s wellbeing. Listed below are...
According to research that was published in the June online issue of Neurology, five specific behaviors were found to have a 60% lower risk of Alzheimer’s. Some of these behaviors included physical activity, light to moderate alcohol consumption, a high-quality diet, and participation in cognitive...
About this study: If you or your loved one has early stage Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), you may be eligible for this study. This study is evaluating an investigational drug called BPN14770 as a possible treatment for patients with early stage AD....
About this study: If you or your loved one has early stage Alzheimer’s Disease (AD), you may be eligible for this study. This study is evaluating an investigational drug called BPN14770 as a possible treatment for patients with early stage AD....
Arden Courts Memory Care Community is hosting The 36-Hour Day free Dementia Caregiving Seminar. Guest speaker Peter Rabins, M.D. M.P.H. is a renowned authority on Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. Learn by clicking here....
Palm Beach Neurological Center is participating in a clinical trial to examine if an investigational drug may help slow or stop memory loss in people with early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. It is an “Investigational” drug, meaning it has not yet been approved by regulatory...
Middle aged individuals in their 40s and 50s who have biomarkers linked to inflammation in their blood may have more brain shrinkage years later than individuals without these biomarkers, according to a study published in an article published in an issue of the medical journal...