Multitasking and Stress
In this high-tech, high-pressure age, multitasking has become a national pastime. No matter where we are or what we’re doing, we can always add one
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5HTP
What is 5-HTP? Short for 5-hydroxy-L-tryptophan, 5-HTP is a natural stepping-stone between a nutrient in our food and a crucial compound in our brains. Specifically,
Alzheimer’s: Dealing with Mealtimes
You may feel unsettled when your mother botches her favorite recipe. Then again, who hasn’t confused tablespoons with teaspoons a few times? But as the
Coenzyme Q10
Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10, also called ubiquinone) is a vitamin-like substance that’s present in foods and is also produced by your cells to help convert food
Parkinson’s Disease
What is Parkinson’s disease? We all lose brain cells as we age — and most of them aren’t really missed. But when the wrong cells
Incontinence in Alzheimer’s Disease
Most caregivers will do practically anything for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. They’ll give baths, help to dress the person, cut up food into
Getting Dressed: Alzheimer’s and Caregiving
Your father puts on his pants one leg at a time, just as he has done since childhood. But today, there’s something different. Your father
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Preventing Memory Loss?
Have you ever asked for a “whatchamacallit” when you really needed a hammer? Did you ever forget the name of someone you just met? Even
Preventing Alzheimer’s
There’s still no cure for Alzheimer’s or known way to prevent it. But if you’re worried about developing the disease, your doctor just might give