Dementia is a progressive loss of cognitive abilities, such as memory, that is significant enough to have an impact on a person’s daily activities. It can be caused by a number of different diseases, including Alzheimer’s, which is the most common form. Dementia is caused by a loss of neurons over a long period of time. We can protect ourselves most effectively by knowing the risk factors in our lifestyle and avoiding them. Find out what especially sleep has to contribute to dementia prevention.
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Finding Peace In Your Crazy-Busy World
We live in a topsy-turvy, fast-paced world. It’s easy in the rush of crammed, hectic schedules to neglect life’s most important priorities. Our lives can easily become so busy…but oh, so barren. God has a special four-part “peace plan” to guide, strengthen, and inspire you with hope and energy. Let’s explore these vital elements of stress protection, physical and mental health, and spiritual vitality.
Flaxseed – An Ancient Plant Rediscovered
Flax may be one of the world’s oldest cultivated plants. In ancient times, flax was grown for its oil-bearing seed and its fiber for the production of cloth. Nowadays we rediscover the usefulness of the plant for its health promoting benefits. Find out what flaxseeds can do for you.
Platelets – Triggers for Life or Death
President Eisenhower was astonished. Two fitness scientists, Kraus and Webber, had just shown that American young people were flabby. He decided to change that arond, flew to Colorado, played 27 holes of golf in one day! Ate a couple of big hamburgers meanwhile. And … got a heart attack that shocked and shook the nation. What triggered a coronary heart attack in this vigorous man? And why, later, did he suffer a stroke that grazed the speech center in his brain? Why? Largely PLATELETS, that’s why. Find out why platelets are important and how to avoid them causing damage in the body.
Boderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder is a serious personality disorder characterized by emotional dysregulation, extreme thinking and chaotic relationships. Those suffering from this mental disorder have various psychiatric symptoms, such as unstable and reactive moods, identity problems, feelings of irreality and depersonalization. There is a tendency towards impulsive and, especially, self-destructive behavior, manipulation, blackmail, suicidal behavior, and chronic feelings of emptiness and boredom. Find out what causes this disorder, what are the symptoms and how to overcome it for good.