Triheptanoin is available as a supplement or by prescription. A series of studies suggest it improves brain energy metabolism for people with Huntington’s disease. Learn how.
For the first time, a one-time treatment has shown the ability to slow Huntington’s decline — including dementia symptoms — over three years.
J147 is a derivative of curry’s turmeric spice. It beat the Alzheimer’s drug Aricept (generic: donepezil) on several memory tests. The Salk Institute says it may benefit Parkinson’s, Huntington’s & vascular dementia.
Researchers have been able to mobilize the brain’s native stem cells to replenish a type of neuron lost in Huntington’s disease. Learn how they improved health and extended life in the lab.
Geneticists have discovered a promising direction in Huntington’s treatment. In the lab, glutathione peroxidase improved Huntington’s disease. Drugs mimicking this activity are already approved for
DRUG NEWS: Genentech will showcase the breadth and promise of their Neuroscience Portfolio at the 2019 American Academy of Neurology Annual Meeting. It includes new
As research continues, cures for dementias such as Huntington’s are within our grasp. Your support can help make the next discovery possible.
Researchers discovered how genetic mutations in Huntington’s disease kill brain cells. Learn why this discovery may be relevant to other types of dementia, as well.
New research shows that the Alzheimer’s drug memantine (Namenda™) may treat Huntington’s dementia. It seems to improve motor learning and coordination, as well as keep cells alive. It appears to work in a way that could also benefit dementia in traumatic brain injury and some forms of stroke. Can memantine offer a multi-type dementia breakthrough?
If you are worried about developing Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, some simple lifestyle modifications can help prevent it, according to Lisa Genova, “Still Alice” author and neuroscientist.
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Accurately diagnosing a dementia type can be very beneficial, even life-saving. With over 100 dementia types but no simple test, see tools and techniques to better diagnose dementia.
An intriguing study of 120 grandmothers might surprise you. Doctors know socially engaged people have better cognition and less dementia. But can a person get too much of a good thing? What’s the right balance?
Enjoy this great duet between a musician with dementia and his son. A triumph of spirit over Alzheimer’s! Sing-a-long if you like!
It looks like a sneeze cannot give anyone Alzheimer’s. While Alzheimer’s abnormal disease proteins do spread from cell-to-cell, they are not “infectious”. Check out the facts.
TEEPA CARE VIDEO: Learn about Alzheimer’s 6 stages. Teepa Snow shows what to expect, while keeping the focus on the person for whom you care.
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