The following article is by Professor Kerry Bone, a trusted authority for herbal wisdom and scientific understanding. Even with unprecedented investment, the dementia drug pipeline continues to deliver modest and uncertain gains at best. Despite the media fanfare, recent agents largely target late-stage amyloid pathology, offering small statistical benefits that translate into limited real-world clinical … Read more
The following article explains how dementia has multiple co-factors in its development. The best treatment is prevention. Article courtesy of Professor Kerry Bone. Dementia patients generally show a mixed pathology, and it has been found that patients diagnosed with Alzheimer disease (AD) often have other pathologies, such as white matter lesions, vascular dementia and LATE … Read more
Exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) is increasing and so is the interest in their health effects. Every day we are exposed to EMFs generated by electricity production by power lines, power distribution networks, internet, household appliances, mobile phones, and computers. EMF exposure has been proven to disrupt: ● Brain activity ● Hormone activity ● Enzyme … Read more
Can the Mediterranean Diet Improve Memory and Reduce the Incidence of Dementia and Alzheimer’s Disease in older people? The science supports this hypothesis. https://truemedicine.com.au/tips/mediterranean-diet-why-is-it-so-good-for-us/ https://truemedicine.com.au/tips/dementia-awareness/ https://truemedicine.com.au/tips/mental-health-diet-and-your-gut The rising prevalence of cognitive disorders underscores the importance of understanding the relationship between diet and cognitive health. The Mediterranean diet (MeDi) is the most extensively studied diet … Read more
Three recent studies offer an exciting opportunity to delve deeper into the understanding of how omega-3 fatty acids benefit the brain. With one study focusing on the potential protective effects of omega-3 against air pollution, another shedding light on the importance of omega-3 for Alzheimer’s disease, and a meta-analysis revealing positive outcomes in perinatal depression … Read more
The following article was published by Dr Mercola and is a must-read for anyone who uses and disposes of plastic. Plastic Is Everywhere Now, Including Your Brain Analysis by Dr. Joseph Mercola Fact Checked May 11, 2023 STORY AT-A-GLANCE We live in a throwaway society, and products intended for short-term consumption are packaged in materials … Read more
Dementia affects close to half a million Australians and is set to double in the next 25 years. Unfortunately, many families will be starting to experience the impact of dementia in the next few years.1 Dementia Awareness Month promotes an active and rich life after diagnosis and aims to reduce preconceptions and discrimination against people … Read more
Anticholinergic Drugs and a 50% Increased Risk of Dementia Scientists have long found a possible link between anticholinergic drugs and an increased risk of dementia. A study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine on Monday suggests that the link is strongest for certain classes of anticholinergic drugs — particularly antidepressants such as paroxetine or … Read more
Mild cognitive impairment (MCI) is fast becoming one of the most common clinical conditions affecting the elderly with dementia being the single greatest cause of disability in Australians aged 65 years or older. Memory loss, dementia and the most extreme form of cognitive failure, the dementia of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), pose a huge public health … Read more