Dementia Warning!

Corin Miller explains that a decline in the speed of visual recognition may warn of future dementia .

-DD

Cannabis Use and Dementia

Sandee LaMotte reviews medical data which suggests that overuse of cannabis could raise an individual's risk of dementia.

Dr. Daniel Myran notes that “someone who has an emergency room visit or hospitalization due to cannabis has a 23% increased risk of dementia within five years compared to someone who was at the hospital for another reason. They have a 72% greater risk compared to the general population.” -DD

Television and Dementia Treatment

The BBC reports that television re-runs and old songs can be reassuring to those with dementia.

-DD

Fight Dementia

Jaime Ducharme advises on delaying or avoiding dementia :

1. Keep your brain busy
2. Socialize
3. Stay physically active
4. Avoid concussions (wear a helmet when biking)
5. Track your mental health
6. Follow doctor's orders
7. Avoid smoking, minimize alchol consumption
8. Avoid injuring ears (loud sounds) and eyes

-DD

Fasting for Brain Health

Mark P. Mattson addresses intermittent fasting as a key weapon against early aging and dementia.

-DD

Brain Health With Aging

Jolynn Tumolo reports on research indicating that half of women and a third of men will develop either Parkinson's, dementia, or stroke .

-DD