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June 6, 2023
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Researchers in New York found a gene that links cerebrovascular disease and Alzheimer’s.
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Nanodevices are the newest weapon in medicine’s growing arsenal to fight Alzheimer’s. They capture dangerous peptides before they can assemble to form Alzheimer’s plaques in the brain.
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June 2, 2023
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People taking certain drugs to lower blood sugar for Type 2 diabetes had less amyloid in the brain, a biomarker of Alzheimer’s disease, and showed slower cognitive decline than diabetics not taking drugs and people with diabetes. Find out more.
Going Out with Alzheimer’s
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People with mild Alzheimer’s often enjoy places they enjoyed in the past – a favorite restaurant, parade, park, shopping mall, swimming pool, museum, or theater. It is good to keep going and it is smart to plan ahead. Learn how.
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A new sensor has been developed that can detect Alzheimer’s more than a decade before symptoms appear. Learn more.
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Rhesus macaque monkeys are being used to research early-stage Alzheimer’s. Find out why they are so much better than mice. Learn the advantages they offer scientists in the search for a cure.
These Blood Pressure Meds Slow Memory Loss
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UCal-Irvine researchers have discovered which blood pressure medications help slow memory loss in older adults.
Whatever Happens, We’re Definitely Doing It Together
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A filmmaker explores how Alzheimer’s revealed the true strength of his mother’s and father’s marriage. Watch now.
Vascular Dementia Prescription: Sit Less, Move More
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Researchers say a lifestyle-only treatment which includes increased physical activity may be the best prescription for preventing vascular and other issues that can lead to dementia. Their prescription: sit less and move more for mildly high blood pressure and cholesterol, which helps address vascular issues.
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