New research finds that people with PTSD may be twice as likely to develop dementia by Madison Bambini | Sep 21, 2020 | Mental Health Topics, PTSD, Research New research finds that people with PTSD who do not receive treatment have a higher risk of developing dementia later in life. This research also finds that veterans diagnosed with PTSD (who are more likely to receive treatment for PTSD compared with the general population) have a reduced risk of…
Eating an excessive amount of spicy food might increase risk of dementia; study participants who consumed more than 50 grams of chili a day had double the risk of memory decline by Taylor Bennett | Jul 26, 2019 | Mental Health Topics, Research New research shows that spicy food—chili in particular—might lead to a greater risk of dementia. Participants who ate more than 50 grams of chili a day had a higher risk of experiencing cognitive decline with age. Researchers analyzed 4582 Chinese individuals over the age of 55 for 15 years: the…
Distinguishing breaks in memory from early signs of Alzheimer’s disease by Taylor Bennett | Jun 26, 2019 | Health Conditions, Memory, Mental Health Topics Alzheimer’s diminishes one’s memory, ability to think, and everyday functioning; currently, an estimated 5.8 million Americans suffer from the disease. That said, memory loss doesn’t always signify Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia—instead, we might experience a simple lapse in our memory. It’s important to distinguish the difference and understand…