Should I Stay or Should I Go? - Decision Making in Alzheimer's Disease
When a loved relative is suffering with Alzheimer's disease it can be extremely difficult for all involved.
Initial worries and minor concerns can give way to pressing problems as the disease progresses, especially as the effort of supporting a relative takes its toll on those who provide the care.
Turmeric Compound Stimulates Brain Stem Cell Proliferation
A recent article in the Daily Mail Newspaper (26/09/2014) suggested that 'Eating a Curry a Day Helps Beat Dementia' which was too good a claim not to be investigated further.
Turmeric is an interesting herb. A member of the Ginger family, it is widely used in Indian cooking and Ayurvedic medicine and is used in many supplements. It contains a number of compounds that are known to be bio-active and are currently under intense investigation in the hope that they will be found to be useful for health.
