TREM2 Helps Break the Alzheimer’s Code
February 3, 2023
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See Dr. David Samati explain the important connection between the TREM2 gene and Alzheimer’s disease. Read about its significance.
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Blood Pressure & Dementia: Medications Do Double-Duty
February 1, 2023
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People taking blood pressure drugs may be less likely to get Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Learn about this study’s results and which drugs are best.
ClockMe Computerized Dementia Self-Test Created at Georgia Tech
February 1, 2023
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See Georgia Tech’s simple-to-use computer program that allows adults to screen themselves for
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Princeton Fast-Tracks New Path for Treating Alzheimer’s
January 31, 2023
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Princeton University set its sights on preventing amyloid-beta plaque, the most notorious culprit behind Alzheimer’s. Using a revolutionary high-volume testing technique, learn about their success with D737.
Hypothermia & Dementia: A Cold Weather Hazard
January 18, 2023
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COLD WEATHER IN THE FORECAST. BE PREPARED: Dementia means vulnerability to cold weather. A drop in body temperature, called mild hypothermia can happen anywhere, even
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December 29, 2022
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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:
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