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Weight-loss Drug Ozempic Cuts Dementia Risk 48%
University of Oxford research revealed groundbreaking findings that could reshape dementia prevention. Ozempic (AKA Semaglutide/Wegovy), a type-2 diabetes and weight-loss drug, seems to significantly reduce the risk of dementia.
Making it Easier to Take Leqembi for Alzheimer’s
A drug for Alzheimer’s, called Leqembi, might soon be given less often. Right now, patients get it through a drip every two weeks. The idea is to change this to once a month.
Should People with Alzheimer’s Avoid Resveratrol?
While Resveratrol supplements decrease brain swelling, they increase brain shrinkage. Is the trade-off worthwhile?
Bezisterim: A New Way to Manage Methylation in Dementia
Bezisterim can manage inflammation and enhance energy transfer (insulin sensitivity) in the brain. Learn how it is in trials to improve memory and thinking in Alzheimer’s.
Carolyn Davis Talks About Her Leqembi Infusions
The newest and most promising drug to fight Alzheimer’s is Leqembi. Carolyn Davis is giving it a try. Learn about the promise, the risks and how it has restored her hope,
Brain Health Academy Launched by UsAgainstAlzheimer’s
Scheduled to begin on May 9, 2024, six new monthly sessions are now available in this free Continuing Education Program.
Ovary Removal During Hysterectomy: A Dementia Risk?
Removing ovaries with a hysterectomy might increase risk of heart disease, stroke and dementia.
How to Build a Professional Dementia Garden
The Therapeutic Gardens project in Italy has been studied, certified and recognized for excellence. Dementia patients improve memory, cognitive functions, language, mood and above all, they need less medication.
Fiber Improves Memory in Early Alzheimer’s
Fiber improved performance in memory tests associated with early Alzheimer’s in just 12 weeks.
Fiber is cheap, available as over-the counter supplements, safe and just right for these cash-strapped times.
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