About Alzheimer's / Dementia: Is Sugar Bad for Your Brain? Please Tell Me "No!"

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Alzheimer's / Dementia Alzheimer's / Dementia Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Coping From Esther Heerema, MSW I've recently read a lot of research I just don't care for..not because it's poorly conducted or anything noble like that. It's because it's about sugar, which I happen to be fond of, and how it's just not very good for our brain health. Read more below about sugar, the loss of inhibitions in people with dementia, conversation ideas, and the use of art for those with cognitive impairment.   Is Sugar Bad for Your Brain? Please Tell Me "No!" If you're a fan of sugary foods, you might want to stop reading this before you start. If, on the other hand, you're a fan of a healthy brain, proceed. (This, of course, leaves me in a quandary as I write, since I happen to be a fan of both sugar (unfortunately) and good brain functioning.)... Read more Search Related Topics:  relationship between diabetes and dementia  reducing risks for dementia  early stage dementia symptoms Can Dementia Cause People to Lose Their Inhibitions? Have you seen some behavioral or emotional changes in someone who has dementia? Perhaps she's acted in a way that is totally out of character for her, or used words you've never heard her say before... Read more Search Related Topics:  symptoms of alzheimer's  challenging behaviors  non-drug approaches Conversation Starters for Talking with People Who Have Dementia Are you wondering how to pass the time when you visit your friend or family member, or what you should say? Have you been holding off on visiting because you don't know what to talk about? Try these suggestions... Read more Search Related Topics:  tips of visiting people with dementia  meaningful activities  pet therapy Using Art for People with Alzheimer's Disease Although people living with dementia may be challenged by memory loss or the ability to find the right words, many struggle even more with needless boredom and depression. One activity that may offer relief from some of these feelings is art. Whether by viewing or making it, art offers several benefits, and can captivate the interest and attention of many, including those with Alzheimer's and other types of dementia... Read more   Search Related Topics:  meaningful activities  non-drug treatments for dementia  using music in alzheimer's Related Searches Alzheimers Dementia Early Alzheimers Alzheimer 'S Disease Dementia Stages Dementia Testing Featured Articles Information for Alzheimer's Caregivers Preventing Alzheimer's Disease Working With Your Doctor Resources and Services Books, Mags, and Movies Glossary   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...> This newsletter is written by: Esther Heerema, MSW Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Alzheimer's / Dementia newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Must Reads What Is Alzheimer's Disease? Symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease Treatment of Alzheimer's Disease Coping With Alzheimer's Disease Advertisement