As explained by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), “Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus (NPH) is an abnormal increase of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF – the fluid within the brain) in the brain’s ventricles, or cavities.” This results in several noticeable symptoms: • progressive mental impairment and dementia • problems with walking and balance • impaired bladder control [...]
Is it Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s or NPH?
March 20, 2012
Approaching Life Transitions (Part 1)
How and where our elderly loved ones are going to spend the last 15 years of their lives tends to be one of the topics of conversation that we are least likely to feel comfortable discussing with them. This is especially true when you consider that it is a potentially embarrassing and sensitive discussion for [...]
March 15, 2012
Tips for Boosting Your Brain
Over time our brains can lose power and our memory can deteriorate. Until recently the medical community believed that we stopped making new connections between brain cells (neurons) when the body reached maturity in our 20s or 30s – making loss of brain function inevitable. However, current research has shown that we can create new [...]
March 13, 2012
Stop Fractures Now!
Dr. Paul Miller, an expert in bone research and osteoporosis, as well as a kidney expert – is the founder of the Center for Bone Research in Colorado. Osteoporosis is a disorder in which the bones become increasingly porous, brittle, and subject to fracture. The most common form of osteoporosis develops in women after they [...]
March 8, 2012
Spice Up Your Diet!
Herbs and spices not only make just about anything taste better; they also provide you with a powerful array of calorie-free antioxidants and, depending on the herb or spice, can provide numerous potential benefits that include: • Increasing nutrient density • Boosting your metabolism • Increasing your ability to properly handle glucose (blood sugar) • Improving brain function • Boosting [...]
March 6, 2012
How to Improve Doctor-Patient Relationships
Have you ever left the doctor’s office unsure of the outcome of your visit or wishing you had asked additional questions? Dr. Richard Frankel offers an interesting perspective that will help better your doctor-patient relationship and improve your life. The doctor-patient experience is often delicate, one that can determine a patient’s outlook on current health [...]
March 1, 2012
Preventing Heart Disease
Heart disease is the overall leading cause of death in the United States, and it can be of particular concern for women. Studies have shown that while both men and women suffer from heart disease and heart attacks, more women have fatal heart attacks, and the US Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) reports [...]
February 28, 2012
Delirium: What It Is & Why It Matters
It is important to know how delirium can affect you and your loved ones. According to Dr. Malaz Boustani, Research Director for the Healthy Aging Brain Center at Wishard Hospital in Indianapolis, delirium is probably the most common acute brain disorder. It is also a condition that often goes unrecognized and untreated in elderly people. [...]
February 23, 2012
How Do You Find the Right Doctor?
The ideal doctor is different for everyone. However, all very good doctors combine an array of desirable attributes. You will want someone who is not only receptive and a good communicator, but also has expertise, an intellectual curiosity and an efficient support staff. Finding the right doctor can prove to be a daunting task because [...]
February 21, 2012
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in men in the United States. It occurs when cells in the prostate gland grow out of control. There are often no early prostate cancer warning signs, but some men have urinary symptoms and discomfort. Prostate cancer recommendations vary from doctor to doctor and can [...]
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