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News on hormone replacement and dementia
The U.S. Preventive Services Taskforce weighs the risks and benefits of screening and therapies aimed at preventing illness. Based on the revised analysis by the Women’s Health Initiative study, the taskforce found limited evidence that hormone replacement protects against bone fractures and no evidence that hormone replacement reduces the risk of heart disease. “It also found that for most menopausal women taking home therapy, the risk of developing dementia later in life actually rose a bit.” The Women’s Health Initiative studied more than 160,000 women over a 15-year period. That study initially linked hormone replacement therapy with a higher rate of invasive breast cancer. Since then, more analyses of the study occurred. In summary, based on subsequent analysis, for those women who are past menopause and healthy, the taskforce recommendation is to avoid taking hormone replacement therapy if you are taking the hormones with the goal of avoiding dementia, bone fractures or heart disease. So, it appears that the best […]
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Weight and brain health.
According to some recent studies, being overweight can affect your brain health. Apparently, the brain shrinks more and ages faster when you are overweight. In one study, they compared the same aged people. Some had a body mass index of below 25 and some had a body mass index of between 25 to 30 (overweight). The overweight people had “4 percent less brain tissue and their brains looked eight years older.” Brains of people with a body mass index of over 30 (obese) had “8 percent less tissue and looked 16 years older.” Less tissue means less reserves, which “puts people at a higher risk of dementia” – including Alzheimer’s disease. To calculate your body mass index (BMI), the formula is weight (lb) divided by [height (inches) x height (inches)], then multiplied by 703. Here’s an example: Someone who is 5’6″ (5’6″ = 66″) and weights 160 lb has a BMI of 25.8. The calculation is: 160 / (66 x […]
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More Foods And Vitamins To Keep Your Memory Sharp
There are certain foods and vitamins recommended in order to keep your brain functioning better. Of course, eats lots of fruits and vegetables every day is advised for overall health, too, but here are some specifics that go beyond the basic fruits and vegetables. The foods to add to your diet include salmon, eggs, kale, blueberries, and mustard. Canned tuna, trout, sardines, walnuts, avocados, olive oil, canola oil and flaxseeds are also included in the list. The seasoning to add is tumeric. The vitamins to add daily include DHA Omega-3 and vitamin D-3. Dr. Oz and Dr. Roizen recommend taking 900 mg of the DHA Omega-3 because “your brain is 60 percent fat and half of that is DHA, which keeps your brain cells flexible, fluid, and communicating well. DHA also fights memory loss.” They say, “Your body can’t make DHA, so you have to get it from food and supplements.” If you are concerned about fish toxins, there are […]
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Caring For Aging Skin25 Feb 2016
You may notice the following changes as your skin ages. It becomes thinner and loses fat, looking less smooth than it used to. Veins and bones become more prominent through the skin. Scratches, cuts and […]
Short Term Options2 Feb 2016
Many seniors who are looking for senior housing don’t know about short term stay options that are available at many senior living communities. There are a few different reasons you or your loved one might […]