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November 6, 2024
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MUSIC VIDEO: Super Bowl Champ Ben Utecht got CTE Dementia at the age of 29. See his song and read how he asks Congress to tackle dementia.
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Concussion: What Happens, How to Prevent Dementia
October 16, 2024
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AS PROFESSIONAL sports teams battle concussion-dementia lawsuits, research confirms damage to the brain can persist decades after head trauma. Learn why and what to do.
Harvard: CTE Dementia in 1/3 of Football Players
October 13, 2024
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A new Harvard study of 2,000 former NFL players shows one-third believe they have chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a neuropathological condition linked to repeated head trauma.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia – Important Differences
October 4, 2024
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UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA – VIDEO & TRANSCRIPT:
If you have been confused by the terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s”, or mistakenly thought that they were the same thing, watch this film. Knowing the difference can be essential.
Shine a Spotlight on Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month
October 1, 2024
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October is Lewy Body Dementia Awareness Month! See what you can learn and how you can help.
Diagnosis is Everything: Robin William’s Wife on His Lewy Body Dementia
September 26, 2024
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A very personal and moving account of coping with the impacts of Lewy Body Dementia. Susan served on the board at the American Brain Foundation and is a prominent advocate for LBD and brain research.
Aricept (Donepezil) for Dementia with Lewy Bodies
August 25, 2024
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There are no approved treatments for DLB, though it is the second most common type of dementia. Do drugs like donepezil hold the key?
Diet’s Effect on 500,000 British Brains
August 22, 2024
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Our change in diet has been proposed as being the underlying reason for the dramatic increase in the prevalence of Type II diabetes that we are observing worldwide in our time. What’s that doing to our brains?
4 Cardinal Signs of Lewy Body Dementia
August 5, 2024
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Expert Dr. William A. Van Horn explains what is Lewy Body Dementia, and what you can do to maximize quality of life for your family and your loved one suffering with LBD.
Dementia 101 in 101 Seconds
August 2, 2024
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VIDEO:
Understand dementia better. Get helpful insights and key facts.
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