Tag: alzheimer

Un cerebro humano en el centro de una superficie azul, rodeado por piezas de rompecabezas de madera parcialmente desalineadas, simbolizando la idea de conexión mental, pensamiento o ensamblaje de ideas.

Cómo los hábitos saludables fortalecen el cerebro: experta de UF/IFAS destaca la prevención del Alzheimer

by Luz Bahder
June 2, 2026

Creado por Lourdes Mederos, gerente de relaciones públicas en español para el Departamento de Comunicaciones de UF/IFAS. Se estima que 7,4 millones de estadounidenses mayores de 65 años viven con demencia tipo Alzheimer, una cifra que ... READ MORE

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How healthy habits promote stronger brains: UF/IFAS expert focuses on Alzheimer’s prevention

by Lourdes Mederos
June 2, 2026

An estimated 7.4 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, highlighting the importance of Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month this June, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of brain health ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Events, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Alzheimer, Blood Pressure, Brain, Brain Health, Chronic Diseases, Cognitive Health, DASH, Dementia, Diabetes, Dietary Approaches To Stop Hypertension, Español, Family And Consumer Sciences, FCS, Food Is Medicine, Heart Health, High Blood Pressure, Jessica Alfonso- Rodriguez, Mediterranean Diet, Mediterranean-DASH Intervention For Neurodegenerative Delay, Miami-Dade Extension, Mind, Nutrition, Physical Activity, Risk

Music as a therapy to improve the life quality of patients living with dementia

by Alejandro Sanchez
June 17, 2022

Introduction Music has a profound impact on the lives of individuals living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. I know this firsthand after caring for my late father who passed from complications with fronto-temporal dementia. ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Health & Nutrition, Relationships & Family, UF/IFAS, Work & Life
Tags: Alzheimer, Dementia, Music, Music Therapy, One Health Uf

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