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- Behavioral Manifestations of Alzheimer’s Dementia - by Submitted on May 24, 2004 from Michael RayelAlzheimer’s Dementia has a combination of cognitive and behavioral manifestations. Cognitive impairment is the core problem which includes memory deficits and at least one of the following: aphasia or language problem, agnosia or problems with recognition, apraxia or motor activity problem, and ...
Views: 1651(1 vote) - Does Growing Old Scare You? - by Submitted on May 22, 2004 from Jan TincherDoes growing old scare you? So much that you hate even talking about growing old? Do you have a vision of nursing homes and loss of control and being dependent on your children when they should be enjoying their lives, not taking care of you? Well, here's a question: What are your role ...
Views: 1422(1 vote) - What the Peat Bog People Can Tell Us About Beauty - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2004 from Danielle SimsOver the past centuries, remains of many hundreds of people--men, women, and children--have come to light in peat bogs innorthwestern Europe, especially in Ireland, Great Britain, theNetherlands, northern Germany, and Denmark. Peatlands are mostextensive in northern regions. They develop where ...
Views: 1646(2 votes) - Brain Fog - Memory Loss - Alzheimer's, Can something be done about it? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2003 from Janis IhrigIt's a sad day when someone you love can't drive because they can't think clearly. It happens everyday. They say nothing can be done about it. Or, can it? At the age of 68 my mother wanted so much to drive, but my father wouldn't let her. I loved her dearly and felt I could let her drive ...
Views: 2034(2 votes) - Stress Reduction, Health Maintenance and Anti-aging Can Be Made Simple With Daily Use of Magnetic Fields - by Magnetic field therapy is ideally suited for the treatment of many physical conditions and health maintenance. This modality is of great value because the person may continue treatment on her/his own over a long period of time if necessary. This decreases dependence on the practitioner, which ...
Views: 1798(1 vote) - Alzheimer's, Memory Loss and Beta Amyloid. - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2003 from Larry Richards - Biotrex Vitamins ProprietorThe effect of the buildup of beta amyloid in the brain, caused by a variation of a gene known as CYP46, is memory loss better known as Alzheimer's. People who suffer from Alzheimer's more often have high levels of beta amyloid which collect in clumps, called senile plaques in the brain. Most ...
Views: 1768(2 votes) - Pamper Your Skin - Make Easy Lotion - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2003 from Danielle SimsYears ago I found out how incredible easy it is to make lotion. It is so inexpensive and organic that I wondered why anyone would even consider spending a dime on the chemical rich lotions on the market. Besides I had an added incentive, I have eczema, so I am extremely sensitive to what I put ...
Views: 2718(2 votes) - Cholesterol and the Pharmaceutical Industry's Biggest Secret - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2003 from Shane EllisonA commonly held myth is that high cholesterol, especially LDL cholesterol, is a major risk factor for heart disease (known as atherosclerosis). Thus, in a panicked attempt to prevent this pandemic killer millions of people are using cholesterol-lowering drugs. However, when we consider the ...
Views: 2943(3 votes) - Cultivating a Friendship with Death - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2003 from Tim Ong--- Why We Fear Death --- "Men fear death as children fear to go in the dark." - Bacon There may be a thousand reasons why we fear death, but most of all we fear death because we fear the unknown, and death is an unknown entity to most people. We fear that dying may be painful and we do not ...
Views: 1676(2 votes) - Mangos: Treat Your Skin and Your Taste Buds - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2003 from Danielle SimsMango is my favorite fruit next to pineapples. They’re sweet, juicy and delicious. This extraordinary fruit contains high amounts of vitamin A (contributing to it’s meaty bright orange color). It also contains Vitamins B, C , calcium, potassium and cartonoids (helps protect against cancer, ...
Views: 3707(2 votes) - Tai Chi & Qigong: Going With the Flow to Reduce Stress - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2009 from Bill GallagherStress plays a dominant role in human disease. The effects of mental stress are insidious and affect structure and function of the entire brain and body. As we age, we have a harder time coping with stress. In fact, aging may be defined as the progressive decrease in the ability to adapt to ...
Views: 2954(2 votes) - Bird Takes Flight Around the World - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2003 from Joanne LongLess than ten years ago, most folks thought “emu” was a crossword puzzle answer. Today, Emu is the answer to many other puzzles: What to make for dinner? Emu Steak or Emu Burger. What to rub on sunburn to take the sting out? Emu Oil. What to apply to wrinkles to help with anti-aging? Emu ...
Views: 1927(2 votes) - The Secret to Staying Young! - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2002 from Charlene RashkowTHE REAL SECRET TO STAYING YOUNG! By Charlene Rashkow Copyright 2002 While having dinner recently with a group of friends, a question was posed as to whether there could be a genuine secret to staying young. Since most of the world is always on the lookout for the fountain of youth it was an ...
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