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Being Patient
1d ago
A friend of mine, who contracted COVID-19 over a year ago, recently told me that he is still struggling with brain fog and complete...
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2d ago
The most common form of dementia, Alzheimer’s, is a progressive, life limiting, neurodegenerative condition, which damages and destroys parts of the nervous system, especially...
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5d ago
From the crispy crunch of fresh veggies to the creamy indulgence of decadent desserts, we all have different food preferences. Our palates develop uniquely,...
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6d ago
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a new standard for protecting the public from fine particulate air pollution, known as PM2.5 because the...
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1w ago
The vitamins and minerals we get via the foods we eat play essential roles in our overall brain health. So, could an over-the-counter multivitamin...
The post Can Multivitamins Slow Cognitive Decline By Two Years? Here’s What Experts Say appeared first on Being Patient ..read more
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1w ago
Scientists are looking for ways to detect cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s faster, so that they could treat the disease sooner. The holy grail of...
The post Insurers Could Deny Coverage to People With Alzheimer’s Risk Genes appeared first on Being Patient ..read more
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1w ago
From the very early days of the pandemic, brain fog emerged as a significant health condition that many experience after COVID-19. Brain fog is...
The post Long COVID-19’s Cognitive Impacts Include Drops in IQ Scores appeared first on Being Patient ..read more
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1w ago
Guadalupe Peak, a mountain that stirs awe in even the most seasoned hikers, is located in Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Texas and boasts...
The post Despite Dementia: Don Kent’s Story of Climbing Guadalupe Peak appeared first on Being Patient ..read more
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2w ago
In the ever-changing world of wellness trends and celebrity endorsed health fads there is a new trend on the scene: daily olive oil shots....
The post Drinking Olive Oil: A Health Elixir or Celebrity Fad? appeared first on Being Patient ..read more
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2w ago
Dementia is a term used to describe a set of symptoms: memory loss and other cognitive issues. The most common disease that causes these...
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