Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia and is increasing worldwide. It has been associated with increased mortality, although it has seen increased longevity after diagnosis due to improved therapies and improved treatment of comorbidites. AF has also been associated with stroke. Stroke and Dementia One study revealed that “… In an analysis of …
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Changes in sleep patterns are common in people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Sleep has an impact beyond sleepiness and drowsiness and can have an impact on your overall health. My personal experience I’ve had personal experience with this. My mother-in-law just recently retired (not of her own accord) at the age of 81. …
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Men don’t often visit the doctor’s office. Why? The answers vary, but most of the time it’s a combination of fear and not wanting to share their intimate details with another person. But this is a fallacy. Men are most likely to have medical concerns than women. This knowledge, coupled with men having more medical …
