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Ignore The Study: This Dangerous Drug Won’t Prevent Dementia

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Fighting off dementia with a simple pill may sound too good to be true… And unfortunately it is.

A recent study by The German Center for Neurodegenerative Disease followed 145,717 seniors over the course of six years. They found that taking the diabetes medication Actos lowered dementia risk by about 6%.1

It’s not exactly an overwhelming effect… But these results somehow “prove” what doctors have thought for some time: Diabetes drugs may also work in your brain to help prevent dementia—even Alzheimer’s disease (AD).… Read More

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Friday Five: Five Reasons to Eat More Beets

In All Health Watch, Anti-Aging, Cognitive Health, Dementia, Diabetes, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article, Longevity, Top 5's

Beets might not be your favorite vegetable… But they’re not a food you want to avoid. Eating beets comes with some major—and surprising—health benefits. And they go way beyond skin, hair, and nail health. We’re talking about game-changing—even life-changing—perks from one bulbous beet.

Here are five reasons to eat more beets.

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What Big Pharma Won’t Tell You About This Vitamin

In All Health Watch, Alzheimer's and Memory, Big Pharma, Cognitive Health, Dementia, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article

A few years back we told you that being deficient in this vitamin could increase cognitive impairment by as much as 394%. This is a big deal because cognitive impairment is usually a sign of dementia. And that often develops into Alzheimer’s disease (AD). But now there’s evidence that shows this essential vitamin can actually help prevent both dementia and AD directly.… Read More

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Depression Might be Destroying Your Brain

In All Health Watch, Alzheimer's and Memory, Cognitive Health, Dementia, Featured Article

Few other diagnoses come with more uncertainty…or fear…than dementia. Not knowing if you’ll remember your grandchildren’s faces. Not being able to care for others…or even yourself. It’s no surprise that depression and dementia usually go hand-in-hand.

Everyone believes that depression is just a symptom of dementia. And it makes sense. Imagine learning you have dementia. It might be hard to look at the future with any sense of hope.… Read More

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Mild Cognitive Decline Can Make You 80% More Likely to Die

In All Health Watch, Anti-Aging, Big Pharma, Cognitive Health, Dementia, Diet and Nutrition, Featured Article

It’s frustrating to forget where you left your house keys. But mild cognitive impairment (MCI) goes beyond the occasional senior moment. MCI can lead to more serious—and dangerous—situations.

You could forget to keep important appointments. It may even cause major lapses in judgment. And that’s not even close to the worst of it…

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