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11/15/2021

The newest in a long list of studies connecting a diet high in inflammatory foods with dementia--& conversely, diets high in anti-inflammatory foods--like fruits, vegetables, & legumes--with prevention. This study included 1059 individuals with a mean age of 73.

Diets with higher inflammatory potential appeared linked to increased risk for incident dementia, according to results of a population-based study published in Neurology.

“We do not well understand the mechanism via which diet may affect brain health,” Nikolaos Scarmeas, MD, PhD, of the 1st department of neurology, Aiginition Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School, Greece, told Healio Neurology.

“It may have some influence on brain vascular health, on brain oxidative stress, on neurodegenerative changes, etc. The present study provides some evidence that diet may influence cognitive function via inflammation-related mechanisms.”

“People who were eating a more anti-inflammatory diet had lower risk for developing dementia over the course of approximately 3 years,” according lead author, Nikolaos Scarmeas. “However, we should note that the study was an observational one, not a clinical trial. Therefore, it does not prove that eating an anti-inflammatory diet prevents brain aging and dementia, it only shows an association.”

"A diet with a more anti-inflammatory content seems to be related to lower risk for developing dementia within the following 3 years," Scarmeas told MedPage Today. Available dementia treatments are not very effective, he said -- "it's quite important that we find some measures to partially prevent it."

"Diet might play a role in combating inflammation, one of the biological pathways contributing to risk for dementia and cognitive impairment later in life," he added.

Evidence suggests certain foods, nutrients, and non-nutrient food components can modulate inflammatory status acutely and chronically. Earlier prospective research looked at dietary inflammatory potential and cognitive decline only in women, not in both sexes, the researchers noted.

Scarmeas and co-authors analyzed data from 1,059 older adults in the Hellenic Longitudinal Investigation of Aging and Diet (HELIAD), a population-based study that investigates associations between nutrition and age-related cognition in Greece. People with dementia at baseline were excluded from the analysis.

02/17/2020

Caregiver support groups can be a lifeline. By joining a caregiver support group, you get the opportunity to ask questions while knowing that there are people in the same situation ready with a listening ear. Both in-person and online communities can offer support. Read more about popular groups here.

Studies show that unpaid caregivers — of which there are an estimated 43.5 million in the U.S. alone — are at higher risk for physical injury, financial strain, and emotional duress caused by high stress levels. One of the keys to self-care and alleviating stress for caregivers is findin...

12/16/2019

12/02/2019

Experience an hour of peaceful energy healing with reiki master Amy at the Wellness Center Fairport.

Reiki helps reduce the stress, depression, and burnout associated with care giving.

11/11/2019

November is National Family Caregivers Month. Healing Hands for Helping Hearts honors those who take on the tremendous task of caring for a family member with a chronic disease or disability.

Caregiving is a tough job. This November, we remember the people who lovingly give baths, clean houses, shop for, and comfort the millions of elderly and ill people who are friends and loved ones. November is National Family Caregivers Month and this year’s theme is “Caregiving Around the Clock....

11/04/2019

Caregivers need the brightest lights. We can help you shine. If you haven't been in for a massage lately, schedule an appointment. If you are new to us, the application link is here: https://healinghandsforhelpinghearts.org/application/

09/03/2019

Did you know on average, caregivers spend:
• 13 days each month on tasks such as shopping, food preparation, housekeeping, laundry, transportation, and giving medication
• 6 days per month on feeding, dressing, grooming, walking, bathing, and assistance toileting
• 13 hours per month researching care services or information on disease, coordinating physician visits or managing financial matters. [Gallup-Healthways. (2011). Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index.]

More interesting statistics can be found at https://www.caregiver.org/caregiver-statistics-demographics

07/11/2019

Parents of children with autism often report high levels of stress, but new research suggests that getting a caregiving break for as little as one hour a week can really make a difference. A one-hour massage with Healing Hands for Helping Hearts can provide some respite.

Parents of children with autism often report high levels of stress, but new research suggests that getting a caregiving break for as little as one hour a week can really make a difference.

06/17/2019

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