Stress Relief: Some Practical Suggestions for Stress Relief

Derail Your Train of Thoughts

Try to slowdown and stop the everyday onslaught of thought that wears you out—especially the kind of circular thinking that gets you nowhere. It is important to avoid getting into such state of circular thinking that does not lead to any obvious solution. Perhaps there’s a simple thought or quote you can use to help you derail your train of thoughts and initiate your relaxation response.

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Alzheimer’s: The Brain: A Natural Wonder

Everything we do—from making a grocery list to climbing stairs, from creating a work of art to navigating a car—relies on the proper functioning of our brain. This amazing three-pound organ, which rests within our skull, orchestrates our body’s autonomic responses, such as breathing, digestion, and the dilation of our pupils, and continuously processes information we receive from our environment. It alerts us to danger, tells us we’re hungry, and governs our emotions. It is also the center of all our cognitive processes, allowing us to learn, remember, and to make decisions based on what we have learned.

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Alzheimer’s: What Exactly is Alzheimer’s?

Alzheimer’s is an irreversible age-related form of dementia that slowly erodes the brain. It robs the person of memory and cognitive skills, and causes changes in personality and behavior. On average, people who have Alzheimer’s live eight to ten years after they’re diagnosed, though the disease can in some cases linger for up to twenty years.

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Alzheimer’s: Causes of Alzheimer’s Disease

No one knows exactly what triggers the disease process in Alzheimer’s, but most experts would agree that genetics play a role. In fact, approximately 30 percent of all people with AD have a family history of dementia. On the other hand, that leaves 70 percent of people who do not have a family history of dementia, which suggests that other factors are at work as well in the develop¬ment of Alzheimer’s.

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Alzheimer’s: What Alzheimer’s Looks Like As It Progresses

It isn’t easy to distinguish the signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s from the normal forgetfulness we all experience from time to time. You enter a room and can’t recall why you went there. You’re in the middle of a conversation, and you lose your train of thought. You run into a familiar face, but can’t figure out how you know the friendly person who is greeting you by name.

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Alzheimer’s: Other Possible Causes of Alzheimer’s Disease

Genetics may influence your predisposition toward getting Alzheimer’s and they may even be involved in the development of plaques and neurofibrillary tangles. But at the moment, no one knows exactly what causes the brain to deteriorate in the person with Alzheimer’s. Some experts believe that beta-amyloid plaques themselves are the cause of Alzheimer’s Disease, while others point to neurofibrillary tangles as the culprit behind the disease process.

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Alzheimer’s: Mild Alzheimer’s Disease -The Earliest Stage

Early on, as the nerve cells first begin to deteriorate, AD may present no signs or symptoms at all. Even the person who has Alzheimer’s may not notice anything different at first. But as the destruction worsens, and the person moves into this early stage, changes in behavior may become more apparent. Not every person in the early phases of Alzheimer’s will experience these symptoms, but they may include:

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