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Making it Easier to Take Leqembi for Alzheimer’s
June 23, 2024
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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?
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Bezisterim: A New Way to Manage Methylation in Dementia
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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
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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
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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?
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Removing ovaries with a hysterectomy might increase risk of heart disease, stroke and dementia.
How to Build a Professional Dementia Garden
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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.
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