The Aesthetics Advisor

The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). In March 2023, the Alzheimer’s Association of the United States  released its latest data  indicating that there are about 6.7 million Americans aged 65 and above suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Without many breakthroughs in prevention, mitigation, or treatment, it is projected that this number could reach 13.8 million by 2060. Dementia is the name for a group of symptoms associated with an ongoing decline of brain functioning. It can affect memory, thinking skills and other mental abilities. Currently, there are no cures or effective medications to prevent or treat AD, which translates into USD 321 billion in healthcare costs in the US and over USD 1 trillion in the world [ R ] that places a significant financial and psychological burden on both patients as well as their family members or caregivers.   The exact cause of Alzheimer's disease is not yet fully understood, although a number of things are thou...

Taking a daily multivitamin may improve memory and slow cognitive decline in older adults, according to a third major study on the topic. The studies used data from the COcoa Supplement and Multivitamin Outcomes Study (COSMOS), which evaluated whether cocoa extract supplementation with and without a standard multivitamin affected the risk of developing cardiovascular disease and cancer. While the study, which involved 21,442 participants, found cocoa flavanol supplementation did not show a significant impact in reducing the total number of cardiovascular events, further evaluation revealed daily multivitamins potentially reduced lung cancer by 38% and “did appear to improve levels of several nutritional biomarkers.” 1 Three additional studies using subsets of COSMOS data focused on cognitive benefits, with the latest showing those taking multivitamins perform better on cognitive and memory tests. 2 COSMOS-Mind — Multivitamins Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline The COSMOS-Mind study in...

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a stroke. Annually, this adds up to nearly 800,000 people nationwide. Estimates show that from 2018 to 2019, stroke-related medical costs in America amounted to 56.5 billion dollars. No matter where you look or how you parse the data, it’s clear that stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. The good news, however, is that according to the research, almost 80% of strokes can be prevented through awareness, risk factor management, and lifestyle changes. Here are five quick-fire facts to empower you to take charge of your brain health and reduce your risk of stroke. #1: Act FAST    Before we discuss prevention strategies and tactics, it’s important to note that when a stroke does occur, every minute matters. Rapid response is crucial to limiting the extent of brain damage. Familiarize yourself with the FAST acronym: Facial drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call emergency services. By...