Oral Health for Older Adults
January 22, 2020
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A GREAT DENTAL resource provides low-cost programs for American seniors. Also check out the website’s free “how to” guide for communities.
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Cerebrovascular Disease, Alzheimer’s & Vascular Dementia
January 9, 2020
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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.)
Glimmers of Good News on Preventing Alzheimer’s
January 1, 2020
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MEMORY-HEALTH VIDEO & ARTICLE: Find out about Europe’s impressive two-year clinical trial on fighting dementia with healthful living. “These findings show that prevention is possible
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: It’s National Stroke Awareness Month. Experts Offer Tips on How to Recognize and Prevent Strokes & Vascular Dementia.
Fighting the Parkinson’s Dementia Pandemic
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VIDEO SEMINAR + ARTICLE: Parkinson’s is the world’s fastest growing neurological disorder. On average, Parkinson’s-dementia sets in 8 years after diagnosis. Learn of strategies &
Irisin, Increased by Exercise, Protects the Brain
February 14, 2019
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PREVENTION RESEARCH:
Irisin is a neuroprotective protein. The brain makes irisin when you exercise, activating learning and memory genes. Learn how irisin protects brain cells from Alzheimer’s plaque. Find out what increasing irisin can do to your memory.
New Burst of Interest: Is Alzheimer’s an Infection?
October 21, 2018
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There’s a new wave of Alzheimer’s interest rising in the infectious diseases community. Perhaps it’s because the cause-and-cure for Alzheimer’s remain mysteries, despite decades and
Dementia Decreases Across the USA
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: Has the prevalence of dementia REALLY changed among older adults in the United States between 2000 and 2012?
A4 Trial Getting Closer to a Cure
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VIDEO – TODAY SHOW: The 3-year A4-Trial is using solanezumab to slow memory loss caused by Alzheimer’s. See how this government-sponsored nationwide trial is making
Eye-Scan to Predict & Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
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HEALTH RESEARCH VIDEO + ARTICLE: Can a retinal-scan at an early age predict future development of Alzheimer’s? Can you use that prediction to lessen your
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