In today’s fast-paced world, our memory and cognitive health are more important than ever. As we age, it’s natural for our brain to undergo changes that can affect our memory and focus. Additionally, the prevalence of brain disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, continues to rise. However, the good news is that maintaining a...
Lewy body dementia (LBD) is a significant but often overlooked form of dementia that impacts approximately 1.4 million Americans. Despite its prevalence, it lacks the widespread recognition attributed to Alzheimer’s disease. LBD manifests through the accumulation of abnormal protein deposits, termed Lewy bodies, within brain cells responsible for behavior, thinking, and movement. This condition presents...
Dementia, often associated with the slow but sure decline of cognitive function, is usually seen through memory issues and behavioral changes. While there is currently no cure for dementia, getting an early diagnosis can help create effective strategies and support systems. That said, recognizing early symptoms is crucial for both intervention and being able to...
Self-confidence is one of those fundamental elements that shape our lives, impact our decisions and interactions, and affect our overall well-being. It’s the benchmark of personal growth and enables us to navigate life’s challenges with resilience and optimism…or not. Low self-confidence can undermine our potential and lead us to self-doubt, indecisiveness, and missed opportunities. Understanding...
Over a billion people on planet Earth use Facebook. It’s by far the most popular social network by the number of users it has. As is expected, not everyone on Facebook means good. There are a lot of hackers and cybercriminals who use Facebook and other social media platforms as their hunting ground. For this...
It’s pretty easy to have bad habits in the morning. I know that the first thing I do is roll over and check my phone, then stumble into the kitchen to make coffee. But these bad morning habits are ones that I’ve decided I need to break. Forgetting to Stretch You’d think after a long...
Anxiety disorder is a severely misunderstood condition, that is so often assumed to be associated with general stress and worry that is common to day to day living. For this reason, people with anxiety and panic disorder shy away from being vocal about their experiences out of fear of being dismissed or rejected from those...
Making friends as adults is difficult. Finding genuine friends who have no ulterior motives is even harder. Knowing a fake friend from a genuine one is critical for your happiness and for preventing you from wasting time, energy, and emotion on someone who isn’t worth it. Thankfully, there are plenty of little red flags to...
Who really am I? Why am I here? What is the meaning of life? For millennia, people have desired to answer these questions in hopes of giving substance to their lives. While some people believe they have succeeded in finding the ever-elusive truth, others give up before they even start. In recent years, despite all...
Hugging is a powerful form of self-expression. We express various kinds of emotions, moods, and feelings through hugs. These include happiness, joy, excitement, fear, sadness, pity, love, and admiration. We also give to receive hugs to express care and comfort. Hugs are amazing. There’s a deep human connection that comes from linking your body with...
This article was originally published in June 2017 and has since been updated. Neurodegenerative diseases affect millions of people each year in the US alone. 5.3 million people are diagnosed every year with Alzheimer’s, which is just one of the long list of diseases that cause neurodegeneration. (1) Research is constantly being done to better understand...
Patricia Williams talks about her experiences having two amazing babies born with albinism. In a post published on the blog, she first talked about her second baby Redd, and how at the time she knew nothing about albinism. When her baby was handed to her, she was thrilled at his sparkly white hair and lovely...
