Ageing and health
The great news is that we are living and ageing better than ever before in human history. For this reason, keeping a handle on your health as you age is essential. The quality of your life is just as important as the length of your life.
All about Alzheimer's disease
It's normal to become mildly forgetful with increasing age, but severe impairment of short-term memory may be a sign of Alzheimer's disease. In this disorder, brain cells gradually degenerate and deposits of an abnormal protein build up in the brain. As a result, the brain tissue shrinks, and there is a progressive loss of mental abilities, known as dementia.
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All about dementia
Dementia is a combination of memory loss, confusion, and general intellectual decline.
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Aphasia: When words escape you
Aphasia is a language and speech disorder that normally occurs as a result of a stroke, head injury or...
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Nutrition and ageing
As you age, it becomes more difficult to digest and absorb certain nutrients. Therefore, it is vital to have a varied...
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