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May 31, 2023
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UCal-Irvine researchers have discovered which blood pressure medications help slow memory loss in older adults.
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Iconic Vocalist Tony Bennett’s Long Goodbye
May 30, 2023
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SINGING WITH ALZHEIMER’S: Look back at Iconic crooner Tony Bennett, commanding Radio City’s great stage, in his “One Last Time” sold-out performance in New York City.
Whatever Happens, We’re Definitely Doing It Together
May 30, 2023
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LOOKING BACK: Are concussions a given part of playing hard? Watch football legend Tony Dorsett and his wife share their story.
Vascular Dementia Prescription: Sit Less, Move More
May 26, 2023
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Researchers say a lifestyle-only treatment which includes increased physical activity may be the best prescription for preventing vascular and other issues that can lead to dementia. Their prescription: sit less and move more for mildly high blood pressure and cholesterol, which helps address vascular issues.
Memories Sharpen in Video Game Study
May 26, 2023
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Scientists at UC San Francisco have found a way to reverse some of the negative effects of aging on the brain, using a video game designed to improve cognitive control.
ADDF: What Works & What Doesn’t in Preventing Alzheimer’s
May 25, 2023
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Alzheimer’s prevention and memory conservation is on everyone’s health radar. Every year, we spend billions on related supplements and alternative medicines. To sort out what might work and what doesn’t, what’s safe and what’s dangerous, and how confident experts are in the science, check out ADDF’s brain-protection website, Cognitive Vitality.
Using Memantine to Prevent Alzheimer’s
May 24, 2023
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NAMENDA® / EBIXA® (generic MEMANTINE) is FDA-approved for Alzheimer’s. Learn about new research on how it may help in preventing or slowing dementia.
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May 24, 2023
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What kind of brain enables “superagers” to learn and recall novel information as well as a 25-year-old? Researchers have found the answer. Learn more.
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