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  • Dr. Domenico Pratico

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Caring for plants (in any season) is good therapy for those with dementia

Engaging in gardening, whether tending to flowers, vegetables, or herbs, yields benefits beyond the mere cultivation of plants. For many of us, it serves as...

Evidence emerges linking dementia to particulates in air pollution

Air pollution is a major public health issue that has been related to a variety of ailments such as asthma, lung cancer and heart disease....

Research says many types of reading promote better brain health at any age

There is no doubt that reading a good book is a rewarding experience not only for casual readers but also avid ones. Books can also...

Driving with dementia: A delicate problem that’s not without solutions

There are often no easy answers to difficult questions. Driving and dementia poses one of those questions. The truth is that as Alzheimer’s disease or...

Reduced sense of smell not necessarily a sign of Alzheimer’s

It is known that our human olfactory sense can detect countless distinct smells. A study that was conducted in 1927 claimed that we can distinguish...

It’s never too late (or too early) to adopt a more healthful lifestyle

It is common for many of us at the beginning of a new season to make some resolutions with all good intentions of keeping them....

Where Alzheimer’s exists, musical memory persists, studies suggest

Did you know that music might be able to connect you with your family members affected by Alzheimer’s disease in a way that words cannot?...

Today’s frantic lifestyle can drain our resolve and motivation

When we think about healthy lifestyle and making good choices, as well as the associated long-term benefits, we often gloss over one little word, motivation,...

Walking the walk: Every step is a step in the right direction

We all agree that regular physical activity is good not only for the body but also for the mind. While for some people hitting the...

The crowded path to healthy aging is filled with choices

As about 10,000 adults are turning 65 each day, it is estimated that the number of older American will grow at a rate never seen...

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