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Fall is in the air and so is a lot of health news. This month, as you start to prepare for the holiday season, we want to bring you up to date on two major health topics: Alzheimer’s Disease and diabetes. Because November is National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and American Diabetes month, we are including several articles of national and local importance. Thanksgiving is just around the corner too and we are offering several articles with health tips on traveling….and we have included some great ideas for healthy recipes for all those turkey leftovers.
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Sun City Researchers:
Vitamin B Not Effective Against Alzheimer’s Disease
A study in a recent issue of Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) demonstrates that B vitamins do not slow cognitive decline in persons with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease. Scientists at the Sun Health Research Institute who participated in the JAMA study say prevention strategies are the way to ward off Alzheimer’s, especially for the millions of Baby Boomers who are at risk as they age.
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Ask The Expert - Alzheimer’s Disease
Why Does My Spouse Not Know Who I Am?
by Geri Hall, a clinical nurse specialist at Banner Alzheimer’s Institute.
Question: Two days ago, I came home from the grocery store and my husband didn’t know me! I explained that we had been married a long time but he insisted that while I am Joan, he was married to the “other Joan!” I can’t believe he would forget me after 55 years of marriage! After an hour or so it passed. Will he forget me?
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Too Few Understand Diabetes' Dangers
While millions of Americans are at risk for developing diabetes, too few perceive the threat it can pose to their health, according to a new survey.
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Ask The Expert
Determining A Diabetic's Risk for Kidney Disease
by Jean Robey, MD, a board certified physician in Internal Medicine
Question: What are the risk factors for kidney disease?
Answer: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a rising epidemic affecting more than 8 million people. Increasing efforts to raise awareness helps identify patients early and results in appropriate referrals to kidney specialist or nephrologists. Early referral can identify reversible causes of kidney disease, augment contributing factors and address the associated comorbidities that occur in the setting of CKD.
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Spices, Herbs May Boost Health for Diabetics
Spices may do more than flavor your food: New research suggests a shake of this and a pinch of that could also boost the health of diabetics.
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Traveling With Diabetes
Diabetes is a serious, chronic condition—one that requires constant monitoring and, oftentimes, daily medication. You cannot put your diabetes on hold, even when you are on vacation. But having diabetes doesn’t mean that you cannot take—and enjoy—a vacation. It just means that you have a little more planning to do.
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How To Keep Motion Sickness at Bay
Planes, trains, and automobiles (not to mention boats) get us where we want to go, but can send many of us reaching for the sick bag. Fortunately, there are ways to avoid letting motion sickness take over your travels.
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Pregnant? Can You Still Travel?
According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the safest time for you to travel during pregnancy is during the second trimester (weeks 18–24), when you usually feel best and are in least danger of experiencing a spontaneous abortion or premature labor. In your third trimester, you should stay within 300 miles of home because of concerns about access to medical care.
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Thanksgiving With A Twist
Try these unusual turkey leftover recipes to spice up your holidays.
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Upcoming Classes, Events and Support Groups
Here is a look at some upcoming Banner Health events, classes and support groups.
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