Do you know that a diminished sense of smell could be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease? Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disorder that leads to degeneration and death of brain cells. It is the most common cause of dementia which is a chronic or progressive syndrome characterized by a continuous decline in cognitive […]
Do you know that being physical active reduces your chances of having a stroke? https://physiosparks.com/2020/04/14/physical-activity-and-covid-19/
Researchers have revealed in a study published in the Journal of American College of Nutrition that eating one egg a day reduces the risk of a stroke by 12 per cent. Source: Mirror http://bit.ly/2fYPOAu
A study in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health suggests that being a scout or guide could help improve mental health in later life. Source: Independent http://ind.pn/2fIsTOt
Beat Cardiovascular diseases by: Reducing intake of salty, sugary and fatty processed and pre-packaged food Taking fresh fruits and vegetables daily Avoiding sugary fruit juices and beverages Limiting your intake of alcohol Eating more of home-made food Becoming physically active. Physical Activity and COVID-19 https://physiosparks.com/2019/12/14/low-levels-of-toxic-chemicals-in-homemade-food/
When the blood supply to a part of the brain is decreased or interrupted, supply of oxygen and nutrients to brain tissue is obstructed resulting to the death of brain cells. This is known as a Stroke. Symptoms include: sudden severe headache with an unknown cause. sudden visual problem in the eye(s) sudden speech problem […]
Playing card games aids stroke recovery by improving motor skills (Canadian researchers in the Lancet Neurology journal) Source: BBC http://bbc.in/294SPnv
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Oesophageal cancer may be caused by drinking very hot drinks (coffee excluded) says International Agency for Research on Cancer (reported in Lancet Oncology). source: The Guardian http://bit.ly/297S240
