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Dr. Domenico Pratico
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We all have occasional memory lapses, but memory loss is different
Memory loss, also known as amnesia, is a term typically used for any issue regarding forming, storing, or recalling memories. More commonly, it is a...
When talking to children about Alzheimer’s, honesty is best policy
Having an honest and open conversation about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias with children is a very important topic since more and more grandparents of...
Evidence suggests that common vaccines may protect against Alzheimer’s
Usually when we think of a vaccine, we imagine a substance that is administered to stimulate an individual’s immune response to a particular infectious microorganism...
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?...