Several studies have shown that individuals regularly exposed to pesticides and herbicides are more likely to develop Parkinson’s Disease (PD), which makes it difficult for people to control their movements and can cause emotional changes. Now, there is reason to believe that pesticide exposure can also increase a person’s chances of developing Alzheimer’s Disease.
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Parkinson’s Disease: News on Causes and Treatment
Studies have shown that people with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are at higher risk for Parkinson’s disease, and that exposure to pesticides also increases the risk of Parkinson’s.
Read More »Do Cognitive Enhancing Drugs Improve Memory and Thinking in Older Adults?
About 1 in 5 adults who are 71 years old or older have Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI), which means they have more trouble thinking and remembering than most other people their age, but their condition is not severe enough to be considered dementia or Alzheimer’s. What are the outcomes of screenings and drug therapy?
Read More »Thickeners and Other Ways to Help Older Adults With Swallowing Problems
Regardless of the cause of swallowing problems, some experts believe that changing a person’s diet by adding thickeners can be helpful to some people. Other experts question that. This article will answer 3 key questions:
Read More »Blind Adults in America: Their Lives and Challenges
A report by the National Research Center for Women & Families–a closer look at non-institutionalized legally blind adults living in the U.S. Exactly where are they living? How many are living in poverty or near poverty? How is their health? What programs and services are they using, and are their needs being met? What are their daily lives like? Are there regional differences that we need to be aware of to improve policies for adults who are blind?
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