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Dharma S Khalsa, MD

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Pioneer in Alzheimer Prevention via holistic medicine since 1993

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posted 08/22/2008, comments (3)

The # 1 Secret of Brain Fitness and Longevity

Did you know that you can boost your brain power right now and prevent memory loss later? This notion of creating a lifetime of peak mental performance is what I call "Brain Longevity." Here in this blog we will talk about brain fitness and the latest medical research, which you can apply right now to be at your best. You can... Read more Chevron

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Leah

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has vascular dementia

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posted 08/22/2008, comments (6)

Don't Blame Everything on Dementia

I made a mistake with my insulin, a mistake not caused by my dementia. It was evening and I was getting ready to go to bed. At night, I use 75 units of long acting insulin which helps to hold my blood sugar level for 24 hours. Instead, I took 75 units of Humalog, the fast acting insulin I normally take with meals. I... Read more Chevron

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Bob DeMarco

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posted 08/21/2008, comments (0)

New Research Shows that Cocoa Flavanols Improve Blood Flow to the Brain

I just finished reading a new research study about how cocoa flavanold improves blood flow to the brain. My mother suffers from Alzheimer's disease and it seems to me that this is something worth trying. In fact, it sounds like it could be good for both of us. In a scientific study of healthy, older adults ages 59 to 83, Harvard medical... Read more Chevron

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Dorian Martin

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posted 08/08/2008, comments (0)

Put Your Best Foot Forward in Fighting Alzheimer's By Joining A Memory Walk Near You

It's beginning to be that time of year again - the fall is the chance to lace up your walking shoes and take a step in the right direction to stop Alzheimer's. The Alzheimer's Association's Memory Walk® is the nation's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer care, support and research - and it calls on volunteers of all ages... Read more Chevron

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Dorian Martin

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posted 08/06/2008, comments (0)

Study Finds Elderly Who Take Companion to Doctor's Appointment Often More Satisfied With Visit

About a week ago, I went with my 82-year-old father to his appointment with the cardiologist. Dad had been worried about his heart and wanted to make sure that it could handle the altitude since we will be taking Mom's ashes to spread in the high altitude of the Colorado Rocky Mountains soon. The good news - Dad's heart is great... Read more Chevron

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