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Alzheimer’s Disease and Appetite
Alzheimer’s disease can cause a person to have a decrease in appetite and lose interest in food. Some researchers believe that in the late stages of this disease the part of the brain that controls the muscles used in swallowing become damaged and a person forgets how to swallow.
Getting a person with Alzheimer’s to eat [...]
Alzheimer’s and Vitamin B3
28. July 2010
Vitamin B3, also known as niacin, has been proven to help lower cholesterol. However, research has indicated that when people eat foods that contain niacin they have protection against Alzheimer’s disease and the cognitive decline that come with aging.
In a clinical trial that ran for six years researchers studied over 3,500 people aged 65 [...]
Alzheimer’s And Genetics
21. July 2010
Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive and degenerative brain disorder, does not cause death in itself but the progressive memory loss and loss of motor skills is what can be fatal for the patient. It is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.
Genes are not known to have any role in late-onset Alzheimer’s, [...]
Alzheimer’s Disease and Testosterone
14. July 2010
Alzheimer’s disease, a form of age-related dementia, is cause by deteriorating brain tissue. According to some studies, declining levels of testosterone and other sex hormones could play a part in the development of this disease.
About one-half of people over the age of 85 have Alzheimer’s. However, the condition is now a natural part [...]
Alzheimer’s Disease and Brain Changes
7. July 2010
When a person has Alzheimer’s disease, physical changes occur in the brain that will affect how the brain functions. Two types of brain lesions – amyloid plaques and tau protein tangles – are responsible for these changes and this has been well documented by medical research. CT and PET scan may reveal changes [...]
Continue reading...Pneumonia From Aspiration
3. July 2010
When a foreign substance is accidentally inhaled into the lungs, pneumonia by aspiration can occur especially if these objects are infected with viral, bacterial or fungal organisms. Reports have shown that as many as 15 percent of pneumonia cases are caused by aspiration.
Anyone can develop aspiration pneumonia but certain circumstances can increase the risk. [...]
Opportunistic Pneumonia
2. July 2010
Our bodies are host to a range of viruses, fungi and bacteria. If a person has a healthy immune system most of these organisms are harmless. However when the immune is weak from disease or from receiving treatments such as chemo or dialysis these organisms can grow out of control and produce a [...]
Continue reading...Hospital Acquired Pneumonia
1. July 2010
Hospital acquired pneumonia is the types of pneumonia that a person develops after being admitted to a hospital. It usually develops about 48 hours after admission and can be quite serious, especially in combination with the problems that required hospitalization.
The term “hospital-acquired pneumonia” usually refers to one of the subtypes. These include: pneumonia [...]
Skin Types
26. June 2010
There are four types of skin and they are: normal, dry, oil and combination. Each type is based on the amount of oil and moisture found in the skin. Following is an explanation of each type.
Normal skin has an even tone and is free of blemishes, red spots, and contains no excessive areas [...]
Skin Biology
25. June 2010
The skin is the largest organ of the body and protects us from microbes, weather and irritants. It also helps to regulate body temperature and covers an area that measures about 20 square feet. The skin has three different layers and each of these layers have their own biology and function.
The epidermis is the [...]
4. August 2010
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