OrganizedWisdom Health - Alzheimer's Disease

Overactive Bladder and Alzheimer's

Jkg0679 — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:50:37 PST

In some cases, overactive bladder may occur as a result of Alzheimer's disease.

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Internet Use Boosts Brain Activity

AmyS — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:42:50 PDT

UCLA researchers say Internet searching may help stimulate and possibly improve brain function. Searching the Web triggers key centers in the brain that control decision-making and complex reasoning in middle-aged and older adults. The study is the first of its kind to assess the impact of Internet searching on brain performance. Dr. Gary Small, a professor at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA , is the study’s principal investigator.

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Advanced Dementia Viewed as Terminal

AmyS — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:28:24 PDT

A new study shows that aggressive interventions in advanced dementia patients are often unnecessary. Eating problems, infections, and pneumonia are a few of the common complications affecting those in the late stages of dementia.

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Seriphos

LottieParker — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 17:13:31 PDT

Seriphos is a brand name supplement containing serine phosphate as a calcium and magnesium derivative. It is sold for treatment of cortisol hypersecretion, memory deficit, cognitive decline, senile dementia, and mild Alzheimer's disease.

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Incontinence and Dementia

JRafferty — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:38:05 PDT

Incontinence can occur in individuals with dementia. OrganizedWisdom has gathered some great sites to help you deal with this difficult subject.

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Pomegranate Health Benefits

Mindy6197 — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:03:42 PDT

According to some research, there are many health benefits associated with pomegranates. Pomegranates have been found to reduce cholesterol, lower the risk of blood clots, and reduce pain associated with arthritis. Other benefits associated with pomegranates include preventing and slowing down Alzheimer's disease, preventing dental plaque, and preventing the development of breast cancer cells.

Fast Facts:

Pomegranates are very high in vitamin A, vitamin C, and folic acid.
Eating pomegranates can also help prevent heart disease and protect against the development of prostate cancer.
Before eating pomegranates consult with your physician about any medication you are currently taking, as pomegranates can affect the effectiveness of the medicaiton.

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Money Problems May Precede Alzheimer's

AmyS — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:34:53 PDT

A recent study shows that those with mild memory problems who have difficulties managing money may soon develop Alzheimer's disease. This study is published in the September 2009 issue of Neurology.

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Apolipoproteins

Crdelucas — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 17:32:45 PDT

Apolipoproteins are classified as plasma lipoproteins and work by metabolizing lipids (fats) through the blood. This process is important to create energy to the heart, muscles, and organs. The major types of apolipoproteins include apoE, apoB, apoA-I, apoA-II, apoA-IV, apoC-I, apoC-II, and apoC-III.

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Each type of lipoprotein carries different metabolic functions for transport and redistribution in various cells and tissues.
ApoA-I is the main protein in high-density lipoprotein (HDL). It is synthesized in the liver and intestine.
An increase of apoC-III has been linked to hypertriglyceridemia.
Multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's disease may be linked to a disorder with apo-E.

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Flavonoids for Inflammation

Amymarlatt — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 15:48:58 PDT

Eating a diet rich in flavonoids may help with inflammation. Flavonoids can be found in different fruits, vegetables, teas, and chocolate. The cells that are involved with the immune system alter their behavior when presented with flavonoids. The immune system needs to be regulated to prevent inflammation. The antioxidants in flavonoids may also reduce inflammation in the brain. This may help with dementia and even Alzheimer's disease. Eating a well balanced healthy diet is important in fighting inflammation.

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Flavonoids may also help with inflammation associated with rheumatoid arthritis.
Quercitin, kaempferol, and epigallocatechin are three of the over 4,000 types of flavonoids.
If you easily bruise, have frequent nose bleeds, or get sick often, you may need more flavonoids in your diet.

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Aricept Drug Interactions

SScroggins — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:34:32 PDT

Patients using Aricept should be certain to inform physicians and pharmacists of all medications they are currently using and the dosages at which each medication is prescribed. The dosage of Aricept may need to be adjusted if patients are currently using medications such as aspirin, benztropine, diphenhydramine, bethanechol, carbamazepine, dexamethasone, and NSAID medications. It is important to inform your physician before changing the dosage of any medication you may be taking while using Aricept.

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Other medications which can interact with Aricept include: atropine, belladonna, clidinium, dicyclomine, hyoscyamine, mepenzolate, quinidine, itraconazole, and rifampin.
Aricept works to improve the function of nerve cells within in the brain.
Donepezil is the generic form of Aricept.

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