Thought of the Week: Perseverance & Spirit
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Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages. (George Washington)
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Caffeine & Alzheimer’s: Protects Before, Problems After
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DIET: Years of good research suggests caffeine lowers dementia risk. New research uncovers a subtle twist – AFTER dementia kicks in, caffeine may exert negative effects. Get the facts.
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Researchers find that adults ages 70 to 90 who enjoy a pleasant social life, also have a better cognitive life.
27 Sleep Tips to Fight Alzheimer’s
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Poor sleep aggravates dementia and increases Alzheimer’s risk. Sleeping well restores and refreshes the brain. Learn to get a good night’s sleep to prevent and treat dementia. Check out these tips.
Leqembi Best at Fighting Alzheimer’s in Men
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See why Leqembi is even more effective in males than females, at fighting Alzheimer’s.
20% Less Dementia with Shingles Vaccine
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Stanford Medicine’s new analysis of a vaccination program found shingles vaccines appear to lower dementia diagnoses by 20% — more than any other known intervention.
Biogen Targets Alzheimer’s Tau
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The big Alzheimer’s culprits are Amyloid and Tau. Biogen made Leqembi to treat amyloid. Now, they are betting on BIIB080 to treat tau. Learn how this exciting new treatment just got FDA Fast Track Designation.
Thought of the Week: Twice the Presence
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My Mind is Running Dry But Love Still Speaks
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Leqembi Becomes Europe’s First Alzheimer’s Antibody
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