Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. found that sleep disorders may signal dementia or Parkinson's disease up to 50 years before they are diagnosed. The study found an average of 25 years between the start of the sleep disorder and the symptoms of dementia in 13 participants, a diagnosis of Parkinson's in 13 participants, and in one participant, a … [Read more...] about Could Sleep Disorders Point to Dementia?
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Mood Changes in Elderly Women
While symptoms that include mood swings in younger women may be due to hormonal fluctuations, career pressure and family obligations, mood swings in older women often have different causes. The later stages of life affect individuals differently, depending on personal circumstances such as relationships and health issues. Mood changes in elderly women can be a symptom of an … [Read more...] about Mood Changes in Elderly Women
Mom Loves You Best
“Mom always liked you best,” Tommy Smothers used to jokingly complain to his brother Dick on their hit 1960s TV series, “The Smothers Brothers.” It seems funny - until you realize that a lot of moms actually do prefer one child to the other. And that has lifelong ramifications. The pot was stirred recently by a Babble.com blog written by Kate Tietje, a pregnant stay-at-home … [Read more...] about Mom Loves You Best
Top 7 Superfoods for Superwomen
Imagine something powerful enough to help you lower your cholesterol, reduce your risk of heart disease and cancer, and even put you in a better mood. No, it's not a drug. It's a superfood! And, best of all, these life-changing superfoods are available right now in your local supermarket. Here are 7 superfoods that will benefit you as both a mom and a woman. 1) Blueberries - … [Read more...] about Top 7 Superfoods for Superwomen
Memory Issues in Elderly Women
Many elderly women have memory issues. These challenges may range from simply forgetting where they have set their keys to completely losing parts of their past. If you notice signs of memory loss in a woman near and dear to your heart, exploring the potential causes can allow you to better see where this loss may end. Menopause and Memory Loss Many women find that the onset of … [Read more...] about Memory Issues in Elderly Women