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December 28, 2022
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Swelling Along Brain’s Axons May be True Culprit in Alzheimer’s
December 16, 2022
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: Yale researchers have found the debilitating symptoms of Alzheimer’s may be the result of swelling caused by amyloid plaques in the brain.
Treating Dementia with Coconut Oil
December 15, 2022
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DIET VIDEO: The jury is out on coconut oil for dementia. Many institutions remain skeptical, while others cautiously review clinical trials. In the meantime, people
Does Sleep Apnea Cause Alzheimer’s, Or Is it the Other Way Around?
December 15, 2022
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SLEEP: Research has long connected sleep apnea and Alzheimer’s. A key study looking at Alzheimer’s and sleep-disordered breathing (SDB) is opening up new “chicken-or-egg” questions:
Antibiotics Weaken Alzheimer’s
December 14, 2022
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DRUGS: Long-term antibiotic treatment decreased Alzheimer’s-causing plaques in the lab. It also helped the brain fight inflammation by enhancing the neuroinflammatory activity of microglial cells.
Warning: Stroke Signs Often Misdiagnosed as Harmless Headache or Dizziness
December 13, 2022
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DIAGNOSIS: EMERGENCY ROOM DOCTORS commonly miss strokes, a leading cause of vascular dementia. This is especially true among women, minorities and younger patients. Learn how
Alzheimer’s “Pacemaker” Works Well in Trial
December 12, 2022
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CLINICAL TRIALS VIDEO: Thin electrical wires were surgically implanted in the brain of Alzheimer’s patients. Called “Deep Brain Stimulation”, see how this brain “pacemaker” improves
Dementia in Blizzards – How to Prepare
December 12, 2022
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WINTER STORM WATCH – COASTAL ADVISORIES IN EFFECT – People with dementia can be especially vulnerable in a snowstorm. Here are some special steps you
Exploring Alzheimer’s & Infection
December 11, 2022
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RESEARCH EXCERPT: Is Alzheimer’s caused by a germ? $1 million goes to anyone who can answer that. If the germ theory gets traction, it could
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