Staying healthy and fit isn't just about maintaining a normal weight. The mind also needs exercise and proper nutrients. A healthy mind allows you to concentrate, improves memory and provides cognitive processes important for daily functions....
Alzheimer's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder that is the most common form of age-related dementia. Alzheimer's is caused by the formation of protein plaques in the brain that disrupt neuronal communication. Those who suffer from Alzheimer's...
According to MayoClinic.com, eating fish or consuming fish oil supplements that contain omega-3 fatty acids can decrease the risk of heart attack, stroke, atherosclerosis and hypertension. Research studies conducted in both the United States and...
Drug addiction is a condition in which your body adapts to the presence of drugs to the point where it cannot function properly without the drug, according to Dr. James Balch and Phyllis Balch, authors of "Prescription for Nutritional Healing."...
Beet juice is not one of the more common juices available, and it may be difficult to locate in your local grocery store. Making your own or seeking out beet juice in specialty shops may become your only option. Beet juice is a bright red beverage...
Folic acid, zinc, copper and niacin are vitamins and minerals that are important to optimal body functioning. There are a number of dietary sources of these vitamins and minerals, and several foods, such as crimini mushrooms, that provide more...
Omega-3 fats are polyunsaturated fatty acids comprised of alpha linolenic acid, eicosapentaenoic acid and docosahexaenoic acid. Omega-3 fats are called essential fatty acids because they cannot be produced by the body, and so must be obtained...
Seen from either side, the brain looks like a boxing glove, with a thumb pointing in the same direction as the gaze and a downward-facing palm. On this picture, the two temporal lobes are the thumb areas. The brain's temporal lobes, which are...
Vitamin B-12 is a water-soluble vitamin. This means that it dissolves in water and excess amounts can be flushed away in your urine. Unlike most water-soluble vitamins -- which cannot be stored long-term in your body -- vitamin B-12 is capable of...
According to "Archives of Neurology," in 2000 there were 4.5 million people with Alzheimer's disease, or AD, in the United States. As America's population ages, the prevalence of this common form of dementia is expected to triple by 2050. Without...
Memory loss frequently accompanies the natural aging process, according to a review in the journal "Biogerontology." Certain natural herbs may help. However, memory decline can sometimes signal a serious health issue. Your health care provider can...
After age 40 and approaching menopause, a woman's nutritional concerns shift. You no longer need to be concerned with keeping your body primed for childbearing, and you may be focused instead on keeping a stable hormonal balance through...
According to the American Diabetes Association, in 1993 an estimated 41 percent of people in America with diabetes were over the age of 65. Diabetes, the inability of the body to produce insulin, or when it becomes resistant to the effects of the...
Troublesome and frustrating, insomnia can have a variety of causes. But researchers have found a possible link between the hormone known as DHEA, or dehydroepiandrosterone, and sleep quality.
Benjamin Franklin opined,"Wine makes daily living easier, less hurried, with fewer tensions and more tolerance." This may have a kernel of truth to it, and wine also offers nutritional value. If you drink wine regularly, accounting for...
Metabolic syndrome is a disorder of metabolism usually linked with overweight and advancing age. It is estimated that 47 million people in the U.S. over 50 years of age show imbalances in blood sugar and fats--along with certain other...
Fish oil is described as long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, comprised primarily of eicosapentaenoic acid or EPA and docosahexaenoic acid or DHA, according to the February 2010 "Clinical Journal of Pain." Your brain contains an...
Ocean fish oil can be found in fresh fish and in supplements. The benefits of fish oil are in its omega-3 fatty acids, a type of polyunsaturated fat. The American Heart Association recommends eating fish at least twice weekly to benefit from the...
Docosahexaneoic acid, abbreviated DHA, is a long chain omega-3 fatty acid highly concentrated in various types of fish. Supplements also contain high amounts of DHA. Omega-3 fatty acids are healthy fats that may improve your cholesterol, lower...
Vitamin E is a collection of eight fat-soluble compounds, divided into four tocopherol types and four tocotrienol types. Tocopherols are the better-studied group and are referred to as alpha, beta, gamma and delta types, according to "The...
Dehydroepiandrosterone, DHEA, serves as a building block for several hormones in the human body. This steroid, for example, breaks down into testosterone and estrogen. DHEA levels decrease with aging, creating a deficiency syndrome. Hormonal...
Docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, is one of the long-chain omega-3 fatty acids essential for healthy nervous system and brain functions. Fish oil found in fresh fish or supplements contains DHA. A healthy diet that includes fish oil may protect you...
Supplement makers saw their sales grow rapidly during the 2000s. According to a 2008 survey in the "Journal of the American Medical Association," nearly 50 percent of older adults regularly use dietary aids. People enjoy the reduced expense and...
As America's population ages, the incidence of age-related dementia is rising. According to a 2010 study in “Alzheimer’s Research and Therapy,” your chance of developing Alzheimer’s dementia doubles every five years after...
There are, unfortunately, no cures in sight for Alzheimer's disease, only expensive treatment and more families and caregivers experiencing the devastation that comes along with it. Alzheimer's is a progressive neurological disorder, which you may...
Depression affects more than 6.5 million senior citizens in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Depression in elderly people often goes untreated because many people think it is a normal part of aging. As a result, many...
Many people worry about memory loss and an inability to concentrate. A great deal of focus has been placed on Alzheimer's and other age-related causes of memory loss. Other conditions can also cause memory and concentration difficulties, and some...
The links between abdominal fat, or belly fat, and certain afflictions such as diabetes, heart disease and stroke are well known. A growing body of research now seems to link belly fat with dementia and reductions in brain size. In a 2005 study...
Docosahexaenoic acid, or DHA, is a type of fatty acid that is considered to be a "healthy fat." As AskDr.Sears.com explains, DHA is a fatty acid that is involved in the production of brain cells and is found in milk to nourish young minds....
