Sunlight Lightens Vascular Dementia
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Sunlight improves vascular health. That’s good for your heart. Discover the good things it does for your brain.
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MEMORY problems are too-quickly diagnosed as Alzheimer’s. A more common memory-culprit may be vascular dementia, caused by stroke, mini-stroke and high blood pressure. Learn the
Vascular Dementia for Professional & Family Caregivers
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PLAIN-ENGLISH CARE VIDEO: This crystal-clear 20-minute UCLA seminar outlines key facts about Vascular Dementia. Learn what happens, how it compares to Alzheimer’s, who it affects,
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OFF-LABEL DRUGS, VIDEO & ARTICLE: The American Heart Association reports the blood pressure drug nilvadipine increases blood flow to the brain’s memory and learning center.
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IN-DEPTH: VIDEO + ARTICLE: What do arteries, veins and cerebrovascular health have to do with Alzheimer’s? ( Cerebro-> brain. Vascular-> arteries & veins.)
Genentech’s New Portfolio to Fight Huntington’s, Alzheimer’s & Vascular Dementia
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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
Strokefinder Microwave Helmet Diagnoses Strokes Right in the Ambulance
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VIDEO & ARTICLE Stroke causes vascular dementia. Strokefinder enables earlier diagnosis than current methods, improving the possibility to counteract brain damage. See how.
Amlodipine is Racing to be the 1st Vascular Dementia Treatment
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Amlodipine, an inexpensive drug approved for high blood pressure, could become the first ever treatment for vascular dementia. Vascular dementia is one of the most
Sleep Tied to Vascular Dementia Risk
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VIDEO & ARTICLE See why a Taiwanese study closely connects insomnia and vascular problems. (Vascular problems like stroke and heart attack are primary causes of
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