Friday, November 18, 2011

Managing blood sugar well may stave off dementia

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(dementia may be attributable to diabetes)
Two of the most worrisome trends in health care — the soaring rates of Type 2 diabetes and dementia — have biological factors in common. And scientists are beginning to think that is more than just a coincidence.
In fact, many now believe that proper control of blood sugar could pay dividends in the future by reducing the number of people stricken by Alzheimer's disease, other forms of dementia and even the normal cognitive decline that comes with age.
The key characteristics found in the development of heart disease and stroke — clogged arteries and inflammation in cells — also affect the brain, says Debra Cherry, executive vice president of the Alzheimer's Assn. California Southland. "What is good for the reduction of diabetes risk is also good for reduction of the risk of cognitive impairment," she says. More than 8 percent of American adults and children have either Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, a number that is expected to grow in step with the rise in rates of obesity. Diabetes is diagnosed when the body can't produce enough insulin or use insulin properly to remove sugar from the bloodstream. When blood sugar remains too high, it can damage organs and lead to heart disease, kidney failure, nerve damage and other complications. Continue to read: seattletimes.nwsource.com


Multivitamins may boost memory

A daily multivitamin and mineral supplement with added herbal ingredients may boost memory in older women, but no effects were seen for other mental processes, suggest data from a randomized controlled trial from Australia. Read more: nutraingredients.com
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