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Heart Disease linked to Mild Cognitive Impairment

Cardiac disease is associated with increased risk of mild cognitive impairment such as problems with language, thinking and judgment — particularly among women with heart disease, a Mayo Clinic study shows.

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A new study from Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine finds that older adults with hearing loss are more likely to develop problems thinking and remembering than older adults whose hearing is normal.

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People with mild vascular disease that causes damage to the retina in the eye are more likely to have problems with thinking and memory skills Continue reading »

 

48 Million Americans Have Hearing Loss

Nearly a fifth of all Americans 12 years or older have hearing loss so severe that it may make communication difficult, according to a new study led by Johns Hopkins researchers and published in the journal Archives of Internal Medicine.

 

The findings, thought to be the first nationally representative estimate of hearing loss, suggest that many more people than previously thought are affected by this condition.

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by Dr. Leo Galland

How To Enjoy Blueberries

 

During blueberry season, it is easy to find luscious blueberries with a sweet and tart flavor from the farmer’s market, farm stand or supermarket.

 

Before storing fresh blueberries, remove crushed, unripe or moldy fruit, and stems and leaves. Wash the blueberries just before you serve them.

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By Dr. Leo Galland

Blueberry Benefits - Increase Your Memory with the Blueberry?

You know that blueberries are good for you.

 

But did you know that there is research that says blueberries could help fight aging, combat disease, lower blood pressure, protect the heart and brain, and even increase your memory?

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