Alzheimer

What to watch this week: ‘Unconditional’ series grips, Israeli women’s magazine history revealed

TV Time: The history of the magazine, which began publishing a year before the establishment of the state, is the subject of an engaging new documentary, 'LAISHA – The Story of a Women’s Magazine'.

COVERS FROM ‘LAISHA,’ taken from the documentary ‘LAISHA – The Story of a Women’s Magazine.’
Do eggs reduce Alzheimer's risk?

Do eggs reduce Alzheimer's risk?

Regular consumption of eggs may be linked to a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's

Huge study: The simple food we all love found to be effective in preventing Alzheimer's

Apply deodorant to clean, dry skin

Those who fear aluminum in deodorant: It is nothing compared to our daily intake


Toxic proteins leads to sporadic type of Alzheimer's, Israeli study finds

Scientists have been able to identify the long-term effects of protein buildup.

 Alzheimer's disease (illustrative).

Alzheimer's-linked protein is major cause of preeclampsia - study

Research shows that preeclampsia and diseases like Alzheimer’s have similar root causes related to protein issues.

 Pregnant woman touching her belly.

Two cups of espresso could help ward of Alzheimer's - study

Italian scientists: Coffee could avert accumulation of tau proteins and guard against Alzheimer's disease.


Do people with dementia have to follow Jewish law?

We see how Halacha seeks to keep people with dementia in the world of mitzvot for as long as possible, while always doing everything to protect their physical well-being.

 ONE SHOULD not hand a little child a cheeseburger.

This headband can help detect early signs of Alzheimer's disease - study

The headband can be worn at home, without the need to go to an institutional sleep lab, and the technique may make possible the use of inexpensive, wearable EEGs for monitoring brain health.

 Alzheimer's disease (illustrative).

Study reveals links between vaccination and Alzheimer's

The study highlighted the importance of vaccinations for protecting against infectious diseases and dementia.

 An older woman receives a vaccine (illustrative)

This common medication may lead to dementia - study

Proton-pump inhibitors are prescribed to reduce stomach acid by targeting the enzymes in the stomach lining that produce that acid.

 Pills spilling out of a bottle (illustrative).

Alzheimer's diagnosis revamp embraces rating scale similar to cancer

The new guidelines are intended for doctors to use in clinical practice, for the first time offering patients treatments that can slow the course of the disease, rather than just treat symptoms.

 One hemisphere of a healthy brain (L) is pictured next to one hemisphere of a brain of a person suffering from Alzheimer disease, at the Morphological unit of psychopathology in the Neuropsychiatry division of the Belle Idee University Hospital in Chene-Bourg near Geneva March 14, 2011.

Poor sense of smell linked to increased risk of depression in older adults - study

While loss of smell is not thought to cause depression, a new study shows that it may serve as a potent indicator of overall health and well-being.

 A man's nose

These leafy green vegetables can keep your brain sharp for decades to come

Among the vegetables that were found to have this benefit were lettuce, cabbage, spinach, broccoli, green onion, and chives.

 Vegetables (illustrative).