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Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

Oct 29, 2025

4 min

Understanding How Physical Illness Can Temporarily Increase the Symptoms of Dementia

According to the Alzheimer's Association, infections like UTIs are a common and temporary cause for a sudden increase in cognitive and behavioral symptoms in individuals with dementia. This phenomenon sheds light on **how physical illness can temporarily increase the symptoms of dementia**.

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Oct 29, 2025

4 min

What Causes Someone to Stop Eating? A Comprehensive Look at Physical and Psychological Factors

According to the National Institutes of Health, appetite changes, including loss of appetite, are a core symptom of Major Depressive Disorder in nearly half of those affected. The reasons for why someone might suddenly or gradually stop eating are numerous and complex, involving a wide range of interconnected physical, psychological, and environmental factors.

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