Millions of seniors battle diabetes. In addition to altering their daily lives, some diabetic seniors may have another thing to be concerned about. A study has revealed that stress could increase the risk of memory loss in diabetic patients. The list below provides seniors with some useful information about how stress could be linked to the chances of memory loss.
1. The study focused on more than 1000 men and women who had type-2 diabetes. All of the people involved in the study were between the ages of 60 and 75. This type of diabetes has been linked to memory issues, but the reason was never clear until this study was performed.
2. The study revealed that diabetic patients who have high levels of stress are at a much higher risk of experiencing memory loss and cognitive decline. The levels of cortisol in the blood may play a role in memory function.
3. Cognitive decline in patients with type-2 diabetes may be controlled by regulating the levels of cortisol.
4. Prior studies have revealed that patients with diabetes may be at risk of memory loss that is associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
5. Cortisol may be the key factor in regulating memory loss. This hormone is responsible for much of the brain’s function. If patients with type-2 diabetes have high levels of this hormone, they will be at risk for memory loss.
Football is America’s favorite pastime; many of us like to sit down on a Sunday afternoon or a Monday night with a bowl of salty snacks and a nice cold beer to watch the game, but while you’re watching, do you ever wonder what happens to those players following an injury? I don’t mean today, or even tomorrow, but down the road when they’re ready to retire, and they just can’t seem to remember the names of their grandchildren because they’ve developed dementia. I bet you haven’t, because few of us actually consider what today’s actions mean for the future. A recent study, however, demonstrates that we should.
In a study, former football players aged 50+ were surveyed to determine if they were at higher risk for Alzheimer’s or dementia, and the results were rather shocking. 6.2% of these once NFL stars claimed to have received such a diagnosis, which is a big increase from the national average of 1.2%. While experts claim that further investigation into these results, and what they mean specifically is needed, it looks like that while we’re watching Monday night football, we should take the time to hope that the players have great insurance that will carry them into their retirement when they’re at a higher risk for a condition that could require additional medical attention and senior care services.
What I’m saying might sound a little extreme – don’t stop watching the games, and don’t stop rooting for your favorite teams, just remember how every action today can change the future tomorrows.
