Category Archives: Alzheimers

September marks the 6th annual World Alzheimer’s Day and aims help spread information about this debilitating and often insidious condition, commonly affecting our elders. It is estimated that two out of three people globally do not have an understanding of which Alzheimer’s disease or dementia is. To help do our part, we at Bel Marra ...click here to read more

There are times when we can’t remember where we placed our keys or the TV remote, or when we realize we have forgotten a person’s name. It can be embarrassing and not something anyone would like to happen to them, especially in front of others. Being forgetful is usually synonymous with being old, as whenever ...click here to read more

We don’t know the precise cause of late-onset Alzheimer’s disease. What is known is that a complex series of brain changes occur over decades that leads to Alzheimer’s symptoms. This most likely is the result of a combination of factors including genetics, environment, and lifestyle. This last point was the focus of a recent study ...click here to read more

Researchers have found that a non-invasive brain test could help doctors narrow in on the type of dementia that a patient has. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, but there are other types including frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which accounts for 10 to 15 percent of dementia cases. Unfortunately, FTD is often misdiagnosed ...click here to read more

Losing your memory to the point where you can’t remember how your children look like is something that is unfathomable to most people. However, it is a condition that affects nearly five million Americans today. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia accounting for nearly 60 to 70 percent of all cases. Dementia ...click here to read more

New research shows potential for fatty acids to treat serious conditions. How many times have you read an article or seen a doctor on television telling you the benefits of including Omega-3 fatty acids as part of your diet? Well, there is a reason for that. New research has revealed that omega-3s may have the ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurogenerative disorder that destroys memory and other important mental functions. The origin of this disease is shrouded in mystery, and even the top researchers don’t know exactly how it develops. Confirming the diagnosis is also tricky, as the only known method is through the study of the affected person’s brain ...click here to read more

We all have difficulty falling asleep from time to time. Restless nights spent tossing and turning can ruin anyone’s day. For some of us, this is infrequent. However, there are some people who constantly struggle to get to sleep, and according to new research, these sleep problems may increase Alzheimer’s risk. Alzheimer’s disease is a ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease is the sixth leading cause of death in America and as the population continues to age, cases of Alzheimer’s disease will continue to rise. Currently, every 66 seconds a person develops Alzheimer’s disease and by 2050, there could be up to 16 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. These numbers reveal the impact ...click here to read more

Doctors previously believed that certain popular heartburn medications could increase the risk of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, but the latest findings suggest quite the opposite. The study focused on proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), which were previously believed to increase the risk of Alzheimer’s disease in people over the age of 75. The researchers explored data ...click here to read more

The causes of Alzheimer’s are not known, but it’s thought to be a combination of lifestyle, environmental, and genetic factors. The condition often leads to increased forgetfulness or mild confusion in the initial stages, but over time, it robs you of your memory and cognitive ability. Early research in mice has found a link between ...click here to read more

Alzheimer’s disease is a neurogenerative condition that results in dementia and a loss of cognitive ability. These symptoms develop slowly over the years, making it quite difficult to recognize early on. It is this lack of early recognition that limits treatment options, resulting in poorer outcomes. However, a team of researchers now believe that they ...click here to read more

Over the past 15 years, Alzheimer’s disease-related deaths have increased 55 percent. There are nearly 5.5 million Americans affected by Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, two diseases that rob patients of their memory and independence. Alzheimer’s disease is expected to affect 13.8 million by the year 2050. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention suggest that ...click here to read more

June marks the beginning of sunshine-filled days and outdoor activities, but it also happens to be Alzheimer’s and brain awareness month. This is a time where the health community bands together to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. At Bel Marra, we want to do our part, so we have provided ...click here to read more