Posts Tagged ‘ dementia ’

Vitamin D Reduces Risk of Cognitive Decline & Dementia

Regular readers of this column are already well aware of the preventive effects of Vitamin D with respect to falls in the elderly, certain cancers, and cardiovascular disease. (My new book, “A Cancer Prevention Guide for the Human Race,” which is scheduled to be published in August, 2010, contains an exciting and comprehensive update on...

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Concord Grape Juice Improves Memory

Concord Grape Juice Improves Memory

Weekly Health Update: Concord Grape Juice Improves Memory “A critical weekly review of important new research findings for health-conscious readers…” By, Robert A. Wascher, MD, FACS Updated:  01/31/2010 The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author.  Please consult with your physician before making...

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Central Obesity & Dementia; Diet, Vitamin D, Calcium, & Colon Cancer

The information in this column is intended for informational purposes only, and does not constitute medical advice or recommendations by the author.  Please consult with your physician before making any lifestyle or medication changes, or if you have any other concerns regarding your health.   CENTRAL OBESITY & DEMENTIA We are, quite plainly, the heaviest...

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Is Coffee Safe After a Heart Attack?; Impact of Divorce on the Environment; Hypertension & the Risk of Dementia; Emotional Vitality & the Risk of Heart Disease

IS COFFEE SAFE AFTER A HEART ATTACK? Drinking coffee soon after a heart attack is often discouraged by cardiologists and internists, out of concern that caffeine, which is present in coffee in moderate levels, and which acts as a cardiovascular stimulant, may increase the risk of additional cardiac strain or heart attack. For coffee...

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