Archive for March, 2015

There are different types of dementia. The most common form, by far, is Alzheimer’s Disease. According to a 2000 census, about 4.5 million American’s have Alzheimer’s and that number is expected to triple, to more than 13.2 million as baby boomers enter old age.
The next most common form is Parkinson’s Disease. This disease effects the area of the brain that controls smooth muscle movement of the body, thus the classic tremors of Parkinson’s.
Our biggest risk ...

It shows up in the little things first. As the connections in the brain breakdown, you have a harder time calling to mind people and places you’ve known. Everybody experiences this at some point, but it is frustrating when this occurs. This happens to most of us as we age, but the extent of this cognitive impairment can vary dramatically from person to person. If this condition is left unchecked, it can become Dementia. ...

Pregnancy and Exercise

No myth about women’s health has existed for so long as the belief that women should stop exercising during pregnancy. In 2002 the American College of OB/GYN’s began recommending at least 30 minutes a day of moderate exercise for pregnant and postpartum mothers. This was largely to counter the health risks such as high blood pressure, and pre-eclampsia that can develop during pregnancy. Since, some very interesting studies have found significant effects of exercise on ...

Chapter 8 discusses hormonal changes and the impact on women’s brain health. We know hormones have a powerful influence on our brains, as well as on our feelings, behaviors and personality traits. Throughout our lives, hormone levels remain fairly steady in men, but in women, they fluctuate like clockwork. Exercise is particularly important for women because it tones down the negative consequences of hormonal changes. Overall, exercise balances the system, on a monthly basis as well ...

Experts estimate that just over 4% of American adults, 13 million people, have ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Scientists have proven that ADHD stems from a biological irregularity in the brain. The manifestation of symptoms associated with ADHD in children, especially boys, can be disruptive to the family unit. Finding an activity that challenges the body and brain can have a very positive impact on behavior control.

Studies have found that boys diagnosed with ADHD, between the ages of ...