Alzheimer's is a mental illness that mostly affects the elderly. It is characterized by dementia, cognitive impairment, and mood swings. The patient gradually fades into a state of perpetual darkness and lack of self-awareness. Here are some steps we can take to reduce our own risk.
Scientists are trying to find ways to prevent Alzheimer's before it comes knocking at your doorstep. Extensive research is taking place even as you read this. Everyone hopes to put together the answer before it becomes a global issue. Here are a few risk factors that you can and can't avoid:
Depression is a mental problem that's normally characterized by a persistent feeling of sadness and a general loss of interest in life. This condition normally interferes the way the brain chemicals are supposed to function.
Most people used to associate marijuana with fun and entertainment. But recently, people are actually turning to cannabis because of its wide range of medical benefits. It's suitable for treating mental and physical conditions.
In part 4 we talked about sensory overload and identified it as part of the problem why today's kids cannot handle stressors in their life. Now if you are the one buying these things for them you are the cause of the problems they will face...
In part 5 we learned that just sitting and relaxing to a cup of tea, maybe with conversation of a friend or family member will drastically limit the stress in your day; that goes for your kids as well. Some of the other herbs you should look into...
If we remain attached to this ideal that stress is supposed to be part of life and that there is no way that there is a better way to live, then we remain attached to a life that will remain unfulfilling and unhappy...
Teach the kids not to use the lights so much; have you ever noticed that a lot of children have trained themselves to turn on a light switch just because they enter a room, no matter how bright it already is? Kids need...
If you have been following my new series on stress, this is the next part, if not then now is a great time to climb on board, part 1 is linked at the bottom.
We all know that habitual smoking harms your major organ systems. Throat, lung, and heart cancer have each been linked with smoking. But did you know that smoking may also increase your chances of developing plaque, cavities, and gum disease?
i believe smoking (nicotine) causes suicides. i believe that nicotine and caffeine are two very dangerous drugs and the combination of both is deadly, not only physiological but also for ones well-being, mentally.