Usually when a person is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s the responsibility of caring for that person is taken by somebody in the family. But does anybody ever asked who is taking care of the caregivers? Caring for a loved one who has Alzheimer’s is a great responsibility and it is also a major source of stress. Seeing somebody you love how they disappear easily, how they … [Read more...]
A Game a Day Keeps Alzheimer’s Away
Lately, many have been the research projects aimed at developing new therapies for cognitive decline. But it would seem we should look towards common grounds. According to a new study, a game a day keeps Alzheimer’s away. A group of neuroscientists, hailing from the University of California wanted to challenge that old misconception, according to which video games are not … [Read more...]
A Pint per Day Keeps Dementia at Bay
Each day, more and more people are diagnosed with Alzheimer's or with another form of dementia. Scientists can only speculate as to the reason why people are stricken down by this neurodegenerative disease. But hope could be just around the corner, in your nearby pub. Scientists have discovered that a pint per day keeps dementia at bay. Actually, the situation in something a … [Read more...]
Video Games can Improve Memory
There is a lot of debate regarding whether video games are beneficial to us or not. Some of them would suggest that violent video games promote aggressive behavior. On the other hand, there are those who state that playing video games is most beneficial to or mental health. Video games can improve memory by challenging brain areas associated with advanced spatial recognition, … [Read more...]
