Health Briefs TV Reviews Differences between Dementia and Alzheimer’s

The symptoms can appear the same to those who don’t know the differences between patients with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Health Briefs TV reviews and reports how to best prevent both medical conditions.

Dementia is a term used to describe a number of brain disorders linked to memory loss, language skills and cognitive thinking. It usually occurs later in life. It often resembles Alzheimer’s disease because of the memory and cognitive problems in patients. The best way to ward off these troubling symptoms are relatively easy. Get the daily recommended dosage of Vitamin D. This can be done by eating plenty of food rich in it, or taking a vitamin supplement. This would include: tuna, egg yolks, cheese and milk.  Brain exercise is also a good way to keep the mind working well. Activities like reading, working on puzzles and games, as well as reading. Physical exercise is also another way to maintain overall good health and keep the mind working.

The Health Briefs TV show notes that Alzheimer’s disease is a disease in which the brain forgets how to make the body work, until the organs shut down. Early onset Alzheimer’s is most commonly diagnosed between the ages of 40 and 50, but typically onset occurs after age 65. Nearly 20,000 people in the United States are estimated to have early onset Alzheimer’s, which is a diagnosed disease. It can be passed through generations of families. But it is always smart to eat foods rich in vitamins and nutrients, get plenty of daily exercise, and get annual medical check-ups.

Take care every day. Do everything possible to stay as healthy, physically and mentally, as possible. We only have one life to live.

Health Briefs TV Encourages Readers to Change Their MIND

What is the MIND diet and how can it prevent the onset on Alzheimer’s disease? Health Briefs TV reviews the plan and how it can be beneficial to everyone.

MIND stands for Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay diet. It combines the best of two popular and very effective diets: the Mediterranean and DASH diets in its efforts to reduce the chance of developing Alzheimer’s disease and other mind-affected conditions.

The MIND diet recommends patients eat from five specific food groups, and avoid eating from 5 others. To gain the most benefit from this plan, people should consume:

Green leafy vegetables:  Think spinach, lettuce, kale, broccoli and greens at least two to four times per week. They contain vitamins A and C and other nutrients which benefit brain health.

Nuts: five small servings per week are recommended. Nuts contain healthy fats and fiber, and antioxidants to lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.

Berries: Blueberries are also full of vitamins and antioxidants. They are easy to find year round and easy to eat. Strawberries are also good.

Beans and whole grains: Both of these groups include food which is healthful, low fat and full of fiber which are all recommended to main overall goo health. The Health Briefs TV show notes that three servings per week of each is also recommended.

Fish, which is a major part of the Mediterranean diet, is also a part of the MIND diet. Fish high in the omega-3 fats are especially good. Buy enjoy it once a week.

Eating for improved brain function is essential for anyone, and more so for those aged 40 and up. Alzheimer’s is a disease which many people at different ages. Stack the cards in your favor with a healthy diet every day. Always consult your doctor before beginning any diet or change in lifestyle.

Health Briefs TV with More Good Reasons to Enjoy Coffee

There are many good reasons to enjoy a good cup of coffee: it helps wake you up, it keeps you going through a long day at work, and even provides good wellness benefits. Health Briefs learns that there are more good reasons to enjoy that cup of joe.

Coffee and its antioxidants are well-known to reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, diabetes, depression, liver disease and early death.  Now, the results of a new study are published from the Journal of the National Cancer Institute showing coffee can lower the risk of certain skin cancers. The study focused on 447,000 non-Hispanic whites who were at a higher risk of skin cancer. Results from the research found that those who drank four or more cups of coffee per had a 20% lower risk of developing malignant melanoma than those who drank less coffee. Health Briefs TV also learns that decaf coffee had no effect on lowering the risk.  There have been many reports from respected researchers on the overall good health benefits of java. Add this as one more positive reason to head for the coffee maker, coffee urn, or coffee shop.  Kick up the flavor without adding to fat and calories by adding a scant teaspoon of cocoa powder in your cup or mug. Mix well and enjoy. Cocoa is another anti-oxidant which is known to increase overall health. Bottoms up.

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Health Briefs—Sweet 2 to Eat-- Fruit Recall Expansion

Recently, peaches, plums, nectarines and pluots from Wawona Packaging have been recalled to a breakout of Listeria. They were packaged in the company’s Cutler, California plant. Health Briefs wishes to advise readers of an expansion to the recall in regard to the stores where the fruit was shipped.

The above mentioned fruit were shipped from June 1 through July 12 to the following stores: Costco, Kroger, Wal-Mart and now Whole Foods. Wal-Mart also operates Sam’s Club’s. Notices have also been sent to Trader Joe’s, Ralph’s and Food 4 Less. The recall is nationwide and stems from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The affected fruit will have a sticker on it which says “SWEET 2 EAT”.  Health Briefs TV advises readers to check the stickers on peaches, plums, nectarines and pluots.

As a general rule of thumb, always wash produce before eating to rid it of lingering pesticides and germs. Store it in a bowl or on a plate on kitchen counters instead of the fridge. The stickers on produce items actually mean something:

• Stickers on conventionally grown produce have four digit numbers
• Organic produce labels have five digit numbers and they always start with a "9"
• Genetically modified produce labels also have five digits, but they always start with "8"

This is same no matter where we buy produce. And it seems the stickers are edible. Who knew?

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Health Briefs TV and How Our Sense of Smell Might Detect Dementia

Scientists are developing a test which uses our sense of smell as a way to determine if we might be developing early signs of dementia. Health Briefs offers more information about how it works and what it means for us.

The researchers found in two different studies that a decreased ability to identify odors is associated with the loss of brain cell function and the possibility of progression to Alzheimer’s disease. Smell is association with the first cranial nerve and if often one of the first things affected by cognitive decline. The areas of the brain which process odors are vulnerable to Alzheimer’s early on in the progression of the disease. The scientists’ studies have shown in autopsies that amyloid plaques and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain are responsible for smell and are also the definitive signs of the disease.

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the disease is the most common form of dementia and is a general term for loss of memory. The disease accounts for 60 to 80 percent of dementia cases. The Health Briefs show believes that the smell test, when available to the general public, will be a painless and efficient way to test for dementia. For those who want to take it or want an older person in their life to take it, we hope Medicare and private insurance companies offer to pay for it. This test can be immensely helpful.

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