Our brain’s job is not an easy one. It is always indulged in storing, comprehending, and retrieving information, even when we are asleep. That is why it is quite normal for it to glitch sometimes or for things to fall…
Forgetting things is not uncommon. You may forget your wallet at home, some items off your grocery lists, or even any of your loved ones’ birthdays. The standard aging process is naturally dotted with gradual memory loss, although not too…
Stroke is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. About 30% of all strokes are repeat strokes, which elevates the importance of stroke prevention. Here’s a ray of hope: blood thinners act as anti-stroke medication. However,…
More than 16 million individuals in the United States take care of dementia patients, with millions more around the globe. Both living with Alzheimer’s and caring for patients who have Alzheimer’s, or any other form of dementia, is an emotional,…
It is estimated that nearly 5.0 million adults of at least 65 years of age had dementia in 2014, a number expected to rise to 14 million by the end of 2060. Having a parent, partner, or loved one gradually…
Statistics show that a stroke was the primary reason behind 1 in every six deaths from cardiovascular diseases in 2018. Somebody in the United States gets a stroke every 40 seconds. Alarming research statistics show that a stroke causes 1…
Depression is a serious illness that has a detrimental impact on a person’s life, negatively affecting how they feel, think and act. The disease itself is treatable, but it can lead to a number of emotional, physical and cognitive problems…
Around 40% of people above the age of 65 experience some form of memory loss. This memory loss is not caused by underlying medical conditions, rather, it occurs because of progressing age. Some people may not experience any decline at…
Do you have a loved one or know someone who has been diagnosed with dementia? Do you know what that means?Is all dementia the same? What is the difference between dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease – or are they the same?This…
Common Classifications of Stroke Cause When a person has damage to the brain from a lack of blood flow, this is considered an ischemic stroke. While great attention is appropriately placed on how to best treat the stroke immediately to…
