Personalized medicine is a rapidly advancing field in which an individual’s personal information (such as variations in their genetic, blood, phenotypic or psychosocial profiles) is utilized to identify the most efficacious path for disease prevention or treatment for that individual or a group of individuals with shared traits. Classic examples of personalized medicine include phenylketonuria, […]
Tag Archives: Dementia
Let’s get physical… and improve brain health!
It is no secret that physical activity can reduce the risk of cognitive decline due to both normal aging and dementia [1–3]. Being active enhances metabolic, structural, and functional elements of the brain, thereby improving cognition [4]. At the recent Alzheimer’s Association meeting, we had the pleasure of learning more about just how effective physical activity […]
Lifestyle intervention for dementia prevention
Dementia is a progressive syndrome in which memory, behavior and the ability to perform daily activities declines over time. Dementia onset typically occurs in those 60 years of age and older when our health habits, or lack thereof, begin to catch up with us. These health habits, such as diet and exercise, greatly impact our […]
What is Mild Cognitive Impairment?
Mild cognitive impairment, or MCI, is used to describe the early stages of memory loss often proceeding or associated with Alzheimer’s disease. This causes cognitive and memory problems that are significant enough to be noticed by the patient. A diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment doesn’t always mean the person will develop Alzheimer’s. The condition can […]
What is vascular dementia?
Overview Vascular dementia affects the brain’s ability to retain and access memories. It is the second most common form of dementia following Alzheimer’s disease. Arteriosclerosis causes vascular dementia by hardening arteries throughout the body – when arteries harden in the brain, it affects the organ’s ability to stay healthy [1]. At the time when Dr. […]