Group Walking Really Fights Dementia
June 8, 2023
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Walking groups are found to be one of the best and easiest ways to boost health and fight conditions such as dementia.
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Cataract Surgery Linked to Less Dementia Risk
June 7, 2023
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Researchers in Seattle, Washington have discovered that cataract surgery is associated with a lower risk of developing dementia, and specifically a lower risk of Alzheimer’s.
The Missing Link Between Alzheimer’s & Vascular Disease
June 6, 2023
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Researchers in New York found a gene that links cerebrovascular disease and Alzheimer’s.
NanoDevices Trap Dangerous Alzheimer’s Plaque
June 6, 2023
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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.
Caregivers, Carry On Better
June 4, 2023
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Stress is like a glass of water; we have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. Here’s how to do it.
Some Diabetes Drugs Cut Alzheimer’s Risk
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
June 2, 2023
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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.
Infrared Sensor Spots Alzheimer’s 17 Years Before Symptoms
June 1, 2023
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A new sensor has been developed that can detect Alzheimer’s more than a decade before symptoms appear. Learn more.
Are Macaque Monkeys Better Test Models for Alzheimer’s Treatments?
May 31, 2023
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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
May 31, 2023
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UCal-Irvine researchers have discovered which blood pressure medications help slow memory loss in older adults.
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