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December 18, 2023
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6 Tips Reduce Female Stroke Risk
December 18, 2023
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Vascular dementia is a common dementia, often brought on by stroke. Check out strategies to prevent stroke in women.
Health Coaches Keep Dementia Away, Improve Cognition 74%
December 18, 2023
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172 participants showed a personalized health and lifestyle coach can delay or even prevent memory loss.
99-Year-Old Skydives for Alzheimer’s
December 14, 2023
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VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT: See what a 99-year-old Florida man, jumping from a plane, has to say about Alzheimer’s research.
10 Gift Ideas When Living with Alzheimer’s
December 13, 2023
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DEMENTIA GIFT IDEAS: People with Alzheimer’s may lose abilities, but feelings still matter. What once wasn’t much of a gift, may now be a great one. What were nice presents may no longer be right. See these thoughtful suggestions.
One Man Rising Above His Alzheimer’s
December 12, 2023
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Scott Russell is living well with his Alzheimer’s. See how he has stayed active in his community, even starting a manageable home business.
Start Alzheimer’s Prevention Now
December 11, 2023
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Healthy living lowers Alzheimer’s risk. Today’s healthier lifestyles have witnessed a drop in the rate of Alzheimer’s. Watch The Wall Street Journal interview a new wave of adults changing lifestyles to keep Alzheimer’s away.
Nurture Dementia-Fighting Personality Traits
December 8, 2023
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Thought of the Week: Grandest Intention
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Nuedexta: Relieves Outbursts Of Laughter Or Tears In Alzheimer’s
December 6, 2023
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