Diet may have a bigger impact on Alzheimer's then we first thought

Dear readers,

it's that time of the week- Friday. But not just any Friday; the Friday before my birthday. Not only am I exhausted from a stressful week, but I'm anxiously awaiting a visit from a friend. That being said, I'm not quite sure how much time I will be in my computer next week. Anyway, onto today's post. Recently, I came across a news segment regarding the link between a person's dietary habits and the likelihood of getting Alzheimer's disease. According to research, a Mediterranean diet rich in fish and olive and low in red meat and saturated fats may reduce the risk of the disease and some people. Key nutrients such as monounsaturated fats, Omega 3 and six fatty acids, vitamins E., B12 and folate can be found in such a diet. What kind of food has these nutrients, you may ask?

Nuts, olive oil based salad dressings, fish, and dark green and leafy vegetables are just a few items on the list,

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Citation for TV Program: "Health Alert " Fox channel 5 WTTG DC, News at 5 pm, April 14, 2010.

Alzheimer's Project

Welcome Back~

Another week has begun and I'm already tired. Since my mother is entertaining guests, things have been quite busy around here. I was recently fitted with hand splints for my left hand. To start off, I have to wear them two hours each day for three times. Ultimately, the goal is to be able to wear them for at least eight hours a day or during the night.

Today's post is going to be different than the usual. Since disability issues have been hard to find lately, I thought I would feature a disease of a different kind. You may be asking, what disease am I referring to? It's Alzheimer's disease. Often considered just a part of getting older, this disease is way more than just memory loss. See what's being done to search for a cure for the disease and inform people

http://www.hbo.com/alzheimers/