Dementia is a disease that affects the functioning of the brain. It can have a severe impact on a person’s cognitive and behavioral response, reducing his or her ability to lead a normal life.
Hu Naiwen, a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) physician at the Shanghai Tong Te Tang in Taiwan, said in his Youtube program “Hu Naiwen’s Lecture” that studies have confirmed that mushrooms can help prevent cognitive impairment. Hu also shared his insight on how to choose and prepare mushrooms to get the most out of them.
The most common type of dementia is Alzheimer’s disease. In March 2023, the Alzheimer’s Association of the United States released its latest data indicating that there are about 6.7 million Americans aged 65 and above suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Without many breakthroughs in prevention, mitigation, or treatment, it is projected that this number could reach 13.8 million by 2060….