In his groundbreaking work “Unraveling the Complexity of Dementia,” renowned neurologist and author Dr. Richard Restak delves into the intricate nuances surrounding this debilitating condition, shedding light on its early signs that may manifest in our daily routines. One such routine which bears remarkable significance is the act of brushing our teeth.

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Dr. Restak introduces us to the “four As,” four key impairments that serve as markers of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias: amnesia, aphasia, agnosia, and apraxia. While amnesia is colloquially associated with forgetfulness, aphasia pertains to difficulties in comprehending or employing appropriate words.

“Neither amnesia nor aphasia in their milder forms is always abnormal,” asserts Dr. Restak.

However, it is when we encounter agnosia that we witness a more profound indication of underlying disturbances within

Recently, the spread of bird flu poses a threat not only to birds, but also to humans.

Publika.az reports, this is stated in a joint statement of the World Health Organization (WHO), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the World Organization for Animal Health published in Geneva.

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The work made of colorful paper is intended to raise awareness of polycystic ovary syndrome. The cysts are shown in white on the ovaries.

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How common is PCOS syndrome, i.e. polycystic ovary syndrome?

It is very common worldwide. It is estimated that 9 to 15 percent of all women of childbearing age are affected. That is a very high number.

Yet you rarely hear about it. Why?

Because the Diagnostic criteria for this syndrome are a bit blurry. The disease is named after an abnormality in the ovaries that can be seen on ultrasound – namely the so-called polycystic ovaries. In sick women, the ovaries can also be completely inconspicuous. There are several other changes that accompany the disease. Therefore, the diagnosis is not so easy.

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Cornelia Jaursch-Hancke is an internist with a focus on endocrinology at the German Diagnostic Clinic in Wiesbaden. She is a member of the advisory board of the German Society for Applied Endocrinology.

What can you imagine by “polycystic ovaries”? The word sounds intimidating to laypeople.

It’s nothing scary: it’s a lot of tiny sacs in the ovaries. But you have to know that cysts occur frequently without being pathological. They are completely normal, especially during puberty. They can also develop in adult women during the course of a cycle without PCOS syndrome being present.

How do you define the disease then?

According to the international guidelines, there are three criteria for diagnosis: On the one hand, these are abnormalities during ovulation, which are usually the case Cycle disorders to make noticable. For example, some of t

Dandelion, often considered a simple weed by many, is actually a plant with an impressive array of health benefits. This humble vegetable, scientifically known as Taraxacum officinale, has been used since ancient times in various cultures around the world for its medicinal properties. From the root to the leaves, every part of the dandelion can be used to promote overall well-being. Below, we explore some of the notable health benefits of dandelion.

One of the best-known properties of dandelion is its ability to act as a natural diuretic.

Rich source of nutrients

Dandelion is extremely nutritious. The leaves are rich in vitamins A, C, and K, and also contain significant amounts of vitamins E, folate, and small amounts of other B vitamins. Minerals present include iron, calcium, magnesium, and potassium. Additionally, dandelion leaves

Lee Byung-chan, professor of rehabilitation medicine at Chung-Ang University Hospital, releases exercise guidelines for Parkinson’s disease patients

Editor Ik-kyung Jang[대한경제=장익경 기자] Parkinson’s disease is the most common neurodegenerative brain disease after dementia, in which dopamine-secreting nerve cells in specific areas of the brain gradually disappear without knowing the cause. Symptoms include tremors, muscle rigidity, bradykinesia, and balance disorders.

If adequate treatment is not received in time, movement disorders progress and the ability to perform daily activities is significantly reduced, then consistent physical treatment tailored to each individual must be accompanied by drug treatment.

Meanwhile, Professor Byeong-chan Lee of the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine of Chung-Ang University Hospital (Director Jeong-taek Kwon) released the “Self-Exercise Guidelines for Patients with Parkinson’s Disease”.

The recently published “Self-Exercise Guidelines for Parkinson’s Disease Patients” includes self-exercise methods that Parkinson’s disease patients can easily follow at home along with outpatient treatment in the hospital, including “aerobic exercise”, “strength exercise”, “balance and It is presented by dividing it into ‘agility exercise’ and ‘stretching’.

Professor Lee Byeong-chan from the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine at Chung-Ang Un

Blood test trials for early Alzheimer’s diagnosis launched in the UK

Thousands of people in the UK concerned about their memory condition will soon have the opportunity to participate in trials for a blood test that can identify Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias years in advance. The University of Oxford and University College London are set to launch two trials involving 5,000 volunteers recruited from 50 memory centers across the country.

The goal of these trials is to expedite the diagnosis process and test a more cost-effective and simpler method of detecting Alzheimer’s

LANA. «Destiny wanted it right my husband fell ill with Alzheimer’s». Rita’s words introduce the story of her, her and her family, suddenly overwhelmed by her illness. Nine years ago to her husband Günter, then 53 years oldAlzheimer’s disease was diagnosed.

Personality changes
“In reality, in his life, my husband had done everything one should do to avoid getting sick.” An intelligent and interesting man, Günter, chief electrician of a fruit processing company and specialized in computers, with many social contacts, a wide circle of friends, a healthy life with lots of sport: cycling, mountaineering, tennis, paragliding and diving. And the passion for travel and photography.

«Initially I noticed a big change in his personality. Günter was moving further and further away from our family. He got angry easily, was nervous and couldn’t concentrate. Our two daughters and I had the feeling that he no longer listened to us. He had also started to forget things.” At the time Rita worked as a geriatric assistant at the Lorenzerhof retirement home in Lana. Dementia is her specialty, yet she hasn’t noticed that her husband is showing symptoms. «I blamed her changes on something else. I thought he had depression or burnout because he worked too much and was stressed. Sometimes, when Günter forgot something again, I felt as if an iron hand was squeezing my heart, but I repressed this feeling.”

In the summer of 2015, Rita leaves for Greece with her daughters. It is the first holiday in which Günter does not go with them, probably for fear that everything will come out, and today Rita knows this. During the holiday, the husband never writes or even answers phone calls, he seems to no longer be able to use his cell phone. «We had agreed that Günter would come to pick us up at the b

People are getting older and this is the case almost all over the world. In the period between 1990 and 2021, global life expectancy increased by 6.2 years. This is the conclusion of researchers in a scientific study that has just been published in the medical journal The Lancet. They looked at mortality statistics in 204 countries and bundled them into what is called the ‘Global burden of disease’. Deaths due to natural disasters, war and terrorism are not included.

Between 1990 and 2019, the world was on track to an increased life expectancy of 7.8 years. But then Covid-19 struck. The pandemic killed 63.1 million people in 2020 and almost 68 million more in 2021.

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This mortality cost the world an average of 1.6 years of life expectancy over 2020 and 2021. In Belgium and the rest of Western Europe, this was one year. In our country, life expectancy in 2021, although also a corona year, was almost back to pre-pandemic levels.

According to the world average, a person now lives 71.7 years, another Lancet study showed. There are major differences depending on region and prosperity. A Belgian now looks forward to 81.7 years of life at birth. A Japanese person can count on 85.2 years. For a resident of Haiti that is 60.1 years, and in Zimbabwe it is barely 55 years.

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Clark frequently hits her signature three-pointers on the field. As the most shining star of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) women’s basketball team this year, Clark is determined to join the WNBA in the future. She mentioned that she hopes her way of playing with a smile can infect everyone.

Caitlin Clark, 22, was born in Dimon, the capital of Iowa, USA. She comes from a sports family. Her grandfather Bob Nizzi is a high school football coach, and her father Brent Clark was a football coach in college. baseball,basketballAn “ambitious” sports star, Clark grew up in an environment full of sports atmosphere.

She competed with her older brother Blake Clark and younger brother Colin Clark on the basketball court at home since she was a child. Clark sho