Vascular dementia develops after a stroke blocks an artery in the brain. Whether a stroke affects the thinking and reasoning that are a hallmark of dementia depends on the stroke’s severity and location.
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The Connection between Alzheimer’s and Processed Foods
Dementia and Alzheimer’s are an epidemic in America today. A staggering 5.7 million adults currently hold an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. That number is only expected to rise, to a projected 14 million Alzheimer’s patients by 2050 in the U.S. alone1.
A-head of the Science: Concussions, Dementia, and World Cup Soccer
Rare brain study highlights that “headers” in soccer potentially cause neurodegenerative damage and dementia.
Art Therapy and Dementia Care
Art is an immersive, full sensory experience. When viewing it, your world instantly expands, your heart quickens, thoughts and assessments are conjured, and oftentimes, a sense of awe and joy are imparted. When creating it, these effects are compounded.
BREAKING NEWS: Herpes Virus & Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers revealed strong evidence in a study published last Thursday in the journal Neuron1 that two strains of the human herpes virus — 6A and 7 — could be a contributing factor in Alzheimer’s, the disease that robs people of their memory and cognitive functions.
230 Years of Probate Law: Summary of the Greenwood-Baker Test of Testamentary Capacity
When contesting or challenging a will, modern courts use the Greenwood-Baker Test to determine whether a decedent possessed sufficient testamentary capacity to execute a will.