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, Prevention, and Treatment
Studies have shown that people with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and people exposed to pesticides or the common chemical trichloroethylene (TCE), are more likely to develop Parkinson’s. Although there is no cure, various treatments are available to lessen or delay symptoms.
Read More »Parkinson’s Disease: News on Causes, Prevention, and Treatment
Studies have shown that people with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and people exposed to pesticides or the common chemical trichloroethylene (TCE), are more likely to develop Parkinson’s. Although there is no cure, various treatments are available to lessen or delay symptoms.
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:
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