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July 16, 2023
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Did you know? Intellectual abilities are increased in the brain by an average 300% in most people ages 60-80.
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July 12, 2023
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Too much sleep and too little sleep can contribute to cognitive decline, researchers report. Learn more.
Seeing the Same GP Improves Dementia Treatment
July 12, 2023
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People with dementia who were consistently seen by the same General Practitioner (GP) are given fewer medicines and are less likely to be given medicines that can cause problems, according to researchers at University of Exeter. Learn more.
I Will Remind You
July 11, 2023
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A deep promise to be there for an Alzheimer’s parent, this heartwarming song was written as a tribute to families facing dementia.
Memory & Amyloid
July 10, 2023
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Amyloid is one of the leading culprits behind Alzheimer’s. Scientists know it damages memory by killing brain cells. Now research reveals how amyloid triggers memory loss in perfectly healthy brain cells as well. Learn more about how Alzheimer’s develops.
Taking a Walk Improves Brain Health
July 9, 2023
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Getting out into the fresh air and taking a walk does good things for your brain and well-being, researchers say.
Digital Clock-Drawing Test Detects Alzheimer’s Ahead of Symptoms
July 6, 2023
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A new test that can be completed in less than three minutes enables simple, accurate detection of cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s in cognitively normal adults, including those with no symptoms of dementia. Find out more.
Why Does Alzheimer’s First Attack the Neurons That Hold Our Memories?
July 5, 2023
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Scientists say the neurons responsible for transforming experiences into memories are always the first to go in Alzheimer’s. Now they’re taking a closer look to try to figure out why, and what to do about it.
A Good Night’s Sleep Clears Alzheimer’s Tau
July 3, 2023
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A research study finds when young healthy men had a full, uninterrupted night of rest, their blood levels showed a reduced level of tau, the biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease. The level was higher when they lost just one night of sleep. Learn more.
What to Expect When Going for a Memory Diagnosis
July 3, 2023
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What to ask and expect when going for a memory, Alzheimer’s or dementia diagnosis.
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