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Forest Bathing Eases Grief by Soaking in Nature: Mindfulness and a leisurely pace are key elements of the practice -
The Spiritual Symbolism of Cardinals: Many believe that the bright red birds indicate the death of a loved one -
Meaning-Focused Grief Therapy: Imaginal Dialogues with the Deceased: Robert A. Neimeyer, PhD, explains this process in a Q&A ahead of a workshop he will co-present in April
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Tag Archives: Alzheimer’s disease
Diabetes Drug Shown To Reverse Memory Loss In Mice With Alzheimer’s
The drug could eventually be used to treat humans with dementia
Researchers from Lancaster University in the United Kingdom have found that a type 2 diabetes drug significantly reverses memory loss in mice with Alzheimer’s disease. Though the benefits have only been seen in mice so far, researchers believe that the … Continue reading
“Monster in the Mind” By Jean Carper
Eighty-year-old Jean Carper sets about debunking myths about Alzheimer's Disease
“Monster in the Mind” is a fascinating account of the history of Alzheimer’s disease, from its discovery in the early 20th century to the epidemic we’re facing today. It’s also a step-by-step debunking of the doomsday myths that have built … Continue reading
Cannabinoids May Remove Plaque in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers at the Salk Institute report promising results
Researchers at the Salk Institute in La Jolla, California, have found that cannabinoids such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active compound in marijuana, can facilitate the removal of beta amyloid from nerve cells. Beta amyloid is one of the main components … Continue reading
U.K. Man Checks Items Off Wife’s Bucket List to Raise Awareness for Early-onset Alzheimer’s
Steve Boryszczuk honors his wife's memory by traveling the world, as they had planned to before she died
Steve Boryszczuk has spent the past few years raising awareness for early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease and simultaneously honoring his wife, who passed away from the disease when she was just 43. He’s done this by checking items off of her personal … Continue reading
Daily, Moderate Alcohol Intake Could Contribute to Cognitive Health in Old Age
A new study found that participants who drank alcohol were more likely to live to 85 without cognitive decline
Researchers from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine have found that daily, moderate alcohol intake may support cognitive health into old age. The study, published in the most recent issue of the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, suggests … Continue reading
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil May Protect the Brain Against Alzheimer’s
New study reports that extra-virgin olive oil could protect against cognitive decline
Extra-virgin olive oil may protect against cognitive decline, according to a new study recently published in the Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology. The study, conducted by researchers at Temple University, concludes that extra-virgin olive oil contributed to the preservation of … Continue reading
