Cheap Asian supplement known as the ‘brain herb’ may help delay dementia symptoms

Cheap Asian supplement known as the ‘brain herb’ may help delay dementia symptoms

A leaf of faith? If you’re looking to boost brain health, a common supplement that’s sold on Amazon and at stores like Walgreens, Walmart, and GNC could help fight symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer’s. Ginkgo biloba extract — known as the “brain herb” — stems from dried leaves of the ginkgo biloba tree, which is … Read more

Wendy Williams is ‘permanently’ incapacitated from dementia battle: guardian

Wendy Williams is ‘permanently’ incapacitated from dementia battle: guardian

Wendy Williams’ guardian claims that the former talk show host’s health is in severe decline. In a Nov. 12 court filing obtained by The Post, attorneys for Williams’ guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, said that Williams, 60, “has become cognitively impaired, permanently disabled, and incapacitated” from her dementia battle. Morrissey is currently in a legal battle with … Read more

I’m a neurologist — my tasty 3-ingredient dinner to prevent Alzheimer’s: ‘I never get tired of it’

I’m a neurologist — my tasty 3-ingredient dinner to prevent Alzheimer’s: ‘I never get tired of it’

This recipe may leave you hooked. Dr. Jonathan J. Rasouli, a board-certified spinal neurosurgeon in New York, is spilling the details of his go-to meal rich in brain-beneficial omega-3 fatty acids and phytonutrients and low in carbs, sugar and fat. “It tastes great, and I never get tired of it,” Rasouli, director of complex and … Read more

This physical characteristic could be a sign of dementia: study

This physical characteristic could be a sign of dementia: study

A slower walking pace could be a sign of cognitive decline or dementia, a new study suggests. Researchers assessed more than 16,800 healthy people over the age of 65 in the U.S. and Australia during a seven-year period (2010 to 2017), according to the published study in JAMA Network Open. The investigators measured participants’ walking … Read more

This sneaky sign of dementia can show up a decade before other symptoms

This sneaky sign of dementia can show up a decade before other symptoms

Losing your sense of smell is nothing to sneeze at — it could be an early sign of dementia. “Odor identification has been identified as a useful screening tool that predicts conversion from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer’s disease dementia,” Virginia neurologist Fouzia Siddiqui told Parade last week. Nearly 7 million Americans have been diagnosed with dementia, which gradually … Read more

‘Landman’ star Billy Bob Thornton says Demi Moore, Bruce Willis are ‘like family’ as actor battles dementia

‘Landman’ star Billy Bob Thornton says Demi Moore, Bruce Willis are ‘like family’ as actor battles dementia

From a Montana ranch to West Texas oil rigs, “Yellowstone” fans are in for a treat, as director Taylor Sheridan is set to premiere his next project, “Landman.” While Billy Bob Thornton shared the screen again with Demi Moore, the Hollywood actor told Fox News Digital he’s maintained a good relationship with his co-star and her family … Read more

Eating this snack every day may lower your risk of dementia — even better if you follow 2 rules

Eating this snack every day may lower your risk of dementia — even better if you follow 2 rules

Believe it or nut, middle-aged and older adults who eat nuts ever day can significantly lower their risk of dementia, a new study has found. An international team of researchers had 50,300 UK adults, who were mostly in their mid-50s, fill out a questionnaire about their nut consumption habits before following them for an average of … Read more

Being extra ‘sleepy’ during the day means higher chance of developing this pre-dementia syndrome

Being extra ‘sleepy’ during the day means higher chance of developing this pre-dementia syndrome

This is alarming news for senior citizens with sleep struggles. Septuagenarians who experience excessive drowsiness during the day or a lack of enthusiasm for activities due to poor sleep habits may be more likely to develop motoric cognitive risk syndrome (MCR), which can lead to dementia, a new study finds. “Our findings emphasize the need … Read more

‘Easy’ way to tackle world’s fasting growing disease

‘Easy’ way to tackle world’s fasting growing disease

A stark message has been issued as experts push to tackle the world’s fastest-growing disease. A new study that aims to understand the genetics of Parkinson’s has been held up by the need for 7,000 Australians without a family link to the disease to provide a saliva sample to “crack the code” on Parkinson’s. The … Read more

Here’s how much exercise you need to do to lower your risk of mild dementia

Here’s how much exercise you need to do to lower your risk of mild dementia

Good news for people who skipped the gym today — weekend warriors may be just as likely to lower their risk of mild dementia as gym rats, a new study finds. Over 10,000 middle-aged Mexico residents were divided into four groups based on their exercise habits — no-exercisers, weekend warriors who exercised/played sports once or … Read more

I’m a doctor — these are the 3 worst chemicals in your food that could damage your health

I’m a doctor — these are the 3 worst chemicals in your food that could damage your health

Consumers must beware of an unholy trinity of food additives, according to this expert. California gastroenterologist Dr. Saurabh Sethi has taken to TikTok to call out three potentially carcinogenic chemicals found in many processed foods sold in the U.S. His warning comes as more than 1,000 cereal lovers and health activists marched on Kellogg’s Michigan headquarters earlier this month, … Read more

Ozempic may significantly lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease — here’s how

Ozempic may significantly lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease — here’s how

Type 2 diabetics may have a shot at significantly lowering their risk of Alzheimer’s disease if they take Ozempic instead of other diabetes medications, a new study finds. Semaglutide — the active ingredient in Ozempic and Wegovy — is part of a class of drugs that mimic the body’s natural GLP-1 hormone, making users feel fuller for longer. … Read more

Jay Leno feels ‘very lucky’ despite burn accident, challenges with wife’s dementia battle

Jay Leno feels ‘very lucky’ despite burn accident, challenges with wife’s dementia battle

Jay Leno isn’t one to complain. The former “Tonight Show” host has kept a positive outlook over the past couple of years as he’s faced several personal struggles. In 2022, Leno was working on one of his cars in his garage when an accident occurred, giving him third-degree burns on his face and sending him to … Read more

How Demi Moore is coping amid ex-husband Bruce Willis’ dementia battle: ‘He is stable’

How Demi Moore is coping amid ex-husband Bruce Willis’ dementia battle: ‘He is stable’

Demi Moore is getting candid on her ex-husband Bruce Willis’ health battle. The “Substance” actress, 61, said that the “Die Hard” actor, 69, is “stable” amid his frontotemporal dementia (FTD) diagnosis during a live discussion at the 2024 Hamptons International Film Festival on Sunday. “You know, I’ve said this before. The disease is what the … Read more

Dear Abby: I’ve fallen in love again but he has a wife with dementia — am I an adulteress?

Dear Abby: I’ve fallen in love again but he has a wife with dementia — am I an adulteress?

DEAR ABBY: My husband died a year ago, after a nine-year battle with dementia. I recently met a man, “Richard,” whose wife is in the end stages of dementia, which could last for several months or for several years. We have fallen for each other and are a great fit.  We are keeping our relationship … Read more

I’m a sleep expert — this is the exact time of night you should go to bed for optimal rest

I’m a sleep expert — this is the exact time of night you should go to bed for optimal rest

Don’t sleep on an early bedtime. The average American goes to bed at 11.39 p.m., but one expert says we should be preparing for shut eye hours earlier than that. Nutritionist Kate Booker says the best quality sleep occurs from 10 p.m. onwards, meaning you should already be snoozing by that time. “Aiming to get … Read more

Bruce Willis’ daughter Tallulah shares throwback photos as she pushes through ‘tough’ time: ‘Love this guy so much’

Bruce Willis’ daughter Tallulah shares throwback photos as she pushes through ‘tough’ time: ‘Love this guy so much’

The 30-year-old shared a series of throwback snaps with the “Die Hard” actor, 69, who has lived with frontotemporal dementia since his diagnosis in Feb. 2023. Source link #Bruce #Willis #daughter #Tallulah #shares #throwback #photos #pushes #tough #time #Love #guy

Bruce Willis has ‘painful days’ amid dementia battle, daughter Tallulah says

Bruce Willis has ‘painful days’ amid dementia battle, daughter Tallulah says

Tallulah Willis is getting candid about her dad Bruce Willis’ battle with frontotemporal dementia. The 30-year-old shared an update on her father’s condition during a Wednesday appearance on Today, after Hoda Kotb mentioned Tallulah’s touching first-person piece for Vogue in 2023. “I have hopes for my father that I’m so reluctant to let go of,” the “Bandits” actress … Read more

Lower your risk of dementia with these 2 drinks and 1 food: new study

Lower your risk of dementia with these 2 drinks and 1 food: new study

This is tea-riffic news for chaophiles! A new study finds that consuming six additional servings of flavonoid-rich foods a day can lower the risk of dementia by 28%, especially for those with high blood pressure, depression and high genetic risk. The greatest risk reduction was observed in people who consumed at least two of the … Read more