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May 23, 2024
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SUGAR raises diabetes AND dementia risk. Will research into the hormone “amylin” reveal the reason why?
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5 Tips to Improve Sleep
May 22, 2024
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The alzheimersweekly.com Sleep Library has articles and videos to lower Alzheimer’s risk via better sleep habits. Check out these 5 tips to sleep better.
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“People with dementia living in nursing homes and in the community were prescribed less and we did not detect negative health impacts for these groups.”
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Ten years ago, we knew of only 10 genes associated with Alzheimer’s. Today, we know of more than 70 relevant genetic regions. Understand the role genes play in Alzheimer’s.
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May 19, 2024
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Michael J. Fox: “One’s dignity may be assaulted, vandalized and cruelly mocked, but it can never be taken away unless surrendered.”
Chocolate and the Fight Against Vascular Dementia
May 19, 2024
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Julianne Moore: Person of the Week
May 17, 2024
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Actress Julianne Moore talks about the dignity of women with Alzheimer’s, as her movie enables the public to see “first-hand” what it’s like to have early-onset Alzheimer’s. Watch.
5 Triggers of Female Dementia-Risk
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Did you know women have a higher risk of dementia than men? In fact, two-thirds of cases are women. But why? In this video, we dive into 5 reasons why women are more susceptible to dementia, backed by research and scientific studies.
Leqembi Injection, an Easier Alzheimer’s Treatment, Awaits FDA Approval
May 16, 2024
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LEQEMBI® is the newest Alzheimer’s drug. It is administered in hospitals via IV. Biogen applied to the FDA for approval of a home version using an “Autoinjector”. See how it works and learn its advantages.
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