Tag Archives: dementia

Health Risks of Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs)

Posted on December 1, 2016 by admin

Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are drugs that are often prescribed for heartburn, peptic ulcers and  “hearburn-like” disorders of the upper gastrointestinal tract. PPIs are among the most frequently (over)prescribed drugs overall and their use has been increasing sharply, especially among … Continue reading →

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Prevent Dementia

Posted on September 14, 2016 by admin

Dementia is on the rise world-wide   Dementia is a costly societal problem, as this graphic from the UK government shows.   But above all, dementia is a terrible condition for the individual involved and perhaps even more for their … Continue reading →

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Viruses cause Alzheimer’s Disease?

Posted on March 11, 2016 by admin

Viral infections such as cold sores and pneumonia could be the unsuspected cause of Alzheimer’s and dementia, a leading group of experts is claiming. Dormant viruses and microbes are found in the brains of most elderly people, but they can … Continue reading →

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Tai Chi and its Health Benefits

Posted on November 21, 2015 by admin

TAI CHI Tai chi is  “movement meditation”, so even if you cannot sit or lie down long enough to meditate, consider tai chi instead. Research has confirmed [1] many similarities between meditation and Tai chi. In a study [2], elderly … Continue reading →

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