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Neurons process information in the nervous system.81

What are Neurons and how do they Communicate?

A discussion on neurons and neurotransmitters, covering the parts of the neuron, how neurons activate and communicate with each other (from resting to action potential), the basic types of neurotransmitters (acetylcholine, dopamine, endorphin, gamma amino butyric acid or gaba, norepinephrine and serotonin), and how agonist and antagonist drugs mimic and block the effects of neurotransmitters on behavior.

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The Health Benefits of Turmeric

Recently turmeric has hit the headlines because of claims that curcumin, which is the main active constituent of turmeric, could help prevent the onset of dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

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Alzheimer's Disease Natural and Alternative Treatments

Alzheimer's disease is a seriously devastating disorder which affects the nerve cells of the brain, causing a person memory loss and decreased cognitive skills. It affects the individual drastically as well...

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Alzheimer Disease

Alzheimer Disease, or AD, is the most known type of dementia. This is because most people think that when someone is demented, it will sure be Alzheimer Disease. It is true that 70% or so of all Dementia...

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Therapeutic Benefits of Sage Herb

Sage is an herb that came from the mint family, it is native in the Mediterranean region. The bluish purple flowers and grayish green leaves is being used in the culinary and medicinal purposes since...

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Lithium Side Effects - No Side Effects With Orotate Delivery System

Lithium was first used in the 1870s to treat gout, cluster headaches and depression. Today, lithium is mostly used to treat bipolar disorder and is available in several forms, including lithium orotate. The...

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History Of Alzheimers Disease

Do you want to know a little bit about the history of Alzheimer’s disease? Well you might want to read this. In 1906, during the 37th Meeting of Southwest German Psychiatrists, Dr. Alois Alzheimer gave...

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Alzheimer's Disease - A Granddaughter's Perspective

  Margaret Davis, was known as “Meme” to me. She was my Grandmother, my Godmother and my friend. The last time that she was physically with our entire family was at my wedding in 1998. At this time,...

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Coping with Alzheimer's

 Today is my second time writing about Alzheimer's and what it can do to the patient, family, and friends.  My little lady is having a good day today.  We went shopping plus run some errands in town.  Now...

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Caring for Someone with Alzheimer's Disease

In Home CareProviding home care for senior citizens with Alzheimer's disease can be difficult. Symptoms progressively worsen, and predicting how quickly that progression will be or which behavioral...

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