Protein is on a hot streak on social media, with people boasting of its many health benefits. Those in the fitness industry have long recognized the importance of protein in one’s diet, but now it has become much more mainstream and can be found in your snacks, drinks and even desserts! TIME magazine has a […]
Infections and Immune-Specific Proteins May Increase Dementia Risk and Brain Atrophy
A recent study by the National Institute on Aging shows that infections and varying levels of immune-specific proteins may contribute to increased dementia risk and brain volume loss in older adults. A range of infections – from influenza and herpes to other viruses and bacterial and fungal infections – are associated with an elevated risk of […]
Lumina Las Vegas Executive Director Featured on Access City Council
Nicole Graham, the Executive Director at Lumina Las Vegas, was recently interviewed on Access City Council discussing what to do when your parents or loved one can no longer live at home. In the interview, she discusses senior living options, including memory care and the dementia care offerings at Lumina.
How To Read Food and Beverage Labels
If you’re looking for a way to proactively help make your lifestyle healthier, one way is through learning how to properly read food and beverage labels. Often the wording can be confusing or even misleading, but the National Institute on Aging has shared some important information that will make it easier to understand what you […]
8 Things to Do After 50 to Help You Live Longer
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), U.S. life expectancy increased in 2023! Both men’s and women’s life expectancy rates increased, and this good news presents a wonderful opportunity to think about lifestyle habits you can pursue to help increase your odds of living longer. AARP has outlined eight habits to pick […]
What Is Lewy Body Dementia?
Lewy Body Dementia, one of the most common forms of dementia, is a brain disorder that impacts more than 1 million people in the U.S. It typically begins at age 50 or older and leads to problems with thinking, movement, behavior and mood. To learn more about this disease, including causes, signs and symptoms, from […]
