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Meet Marley, a THERAPAWS therapy dog, helping the elderly that suffer from dementia. See pet therapy at work.
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DRINKING beet juice can increase blood flow to the brain in older adults. The way beet juice does this holds great potential for combating dementia.
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Walking groups are found to be one of the best and easiest ways to boost health and fight conditions such as dementia.
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Alzheimer’s prevention and memory conservation is on everyone’s health radar. Every year, we spend billions on related supplements and alternative medicines. To sort out what might work and what doesn’t, what’s safe and what’s dangerous, and how confident experts are in the science, check out ADDF’s brain-protection website, Cognitive Vitality.
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A new study reveals the power of gardens in helping staff provide good care for dementia. See how gardens offer benefits that are low-cost, drug-free and refreshing to both patient and carer.
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Outbursts of anger may trigger strokes and other cardiovascular problems that are foundations of vascular dementia. The differences are not subtle, as angry people may be tripling their chances of a stroke leading to vascular dementia. Get the relevant details.
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A groundbreaking study determined hearing aids reduce cognitive decline. The extensive research spanned 25 years and included over 3,000 people. Find out how much hearing aids help.
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