We Expected a Downward Shift in Life Expectancy Due to the Pandemic, Right?
Yes, the pandemic lowered the life expectancy in the United States. The latest Human Mortality Database (https://www.mortality.org/) shows a decrease […]
COVID-19
Aging
The pH of the Brain Might Predict Alzheimer’s Disease Quicker Than Other Tests
One problem with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is that neurological damage is done and may not be reversible by the time
Aging
Are Statin Drugs Setting the Stage for Future Dementia?
One might ask, what do statin drugs have to do with the brain or dementia? The brain is the largest
Health
Can Alzheimer’s Disease Be Slowed by Using Diabetes Drugs?
People with Type II diabetes have a higher risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/16246041/). However, recent studies from South Korea
Aging
Low Blood Pressure Might Indicate Higher Risk of Dementia in Older Adults
My wife invited me to watch a CBS 60 Minutes program she wandered into that was done in 2014 (https://www.cbsnews.com/news/living-into-your-90-60-minutes-2021-05-29/)
Aging
Chemical Imbalance Cause Number Three for Alzheimer’s Disease
A deficiency in vitamin B12 mimics Alzheimer’s disease (AD). So many things can cause chemical imbalances in the brain –
Aging
A Common Over-The-Counter Supplement May Also Increase Longevity
Glucosamine is used by many to rebuild cartilage in worn-out or damaged joints. Two years ago, a BioMed Pharmacother (March
Health
The Latest Medical Research on Treating and Preventing Alzheimer’s Disease
I will be speaking this week on the causes of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and our options. An option is a
COVID-19
How Do You Really Protect Yourself Against the Delta Variant?
I saw a headline a day or so ago about what people can do to protect themselves from the Delta
Aging
What 7 Things Scientists Learned About Living Beyond 90 Years of Age
Seven years ago, Lesley Stahl hosted a CBS 60 Minutes broadcast about what factors determine which of us will live
