Dementia

Top 10 Neurological Conditions That Affect Memory

Many people worry about their memory.

Using the Internet to Fight Dementia

Dementia is a serious health concern as women become older: the National Institutes of Health (NIH) notes that dementia is degenerative, so lost brain function cannot be recovered. Dementia patients experience deficits in language, memory, perception, and cognitive skills; changes in personality are another symptom of dementia. However, new research published in the American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry suggests that using the Internet can help prevent dementia.

Does Smoking Marijuana Help Prevent Dementia? Part 2

Results

Despite the dearth of publications on the topic of marijuana, only one small study met the above criteria but the data were presented in such a poor fashion that the scientists could not extract any meaningful data for analysis.

Does Smoking Marijuana Help Prevent Dementia? Part 1

Background

Over the past few years, scientists have discovered the presence of a cannabinoid organization and the recognition of specific cannabinoid receptors in our brains.

Does High Cholesterol Increase the Risk of Dementia? Part 2

This is the first study that clearly shows that dementia can be delayed or prevented by modifying life style factors and lowering cholesterol.