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Find out how two biomarkers in saliva diagnose pain in dementia, effectively and non-invasively.
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January 4, 2024
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Lecanemab, the newest Alzheimer’s drug, is getting a boost by focusing ultrasound waves on the blood-brain barrier. Learn more about this next step in delivering better Alzheimer’s treatments.
High Sugar, Fat and Alzheimer’s
December 29, 2023
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New lab research shows high-sugar diets block brain cells performing anti-Alzheimer’s “housekeeping”. How strong is this diet-dementia link?
In Alzheimer’s, Light Therapy Improves Sleep and Behavior
December 21, 2023
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Light therapy offers significant improvements in sleep and psycho-behavioral symptoms in Alzheimer’s. Check out a new study and some how-to tips.
Health Coaches Keep Dementia Away, Improve Cognition 74%
December 18, 2023
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172 participants showed a personalized health and lifestyle coach can delay or even prevent memory loss.
Nurture Dementia-Fighting Personality Traits
December 8, 2023
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Do conscientiousness, extraversion and positive affect make your brain dementia-resistant?
High-Sugar Diet Impairs Brain Clearance
November 24, 2023
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A high-sugar diet causes insulin resistance in the brain, reducing neuronal debris removal. How badly can this increase neurodegeneration risk?
Handheld Wireless Biosensor Accurately Detects Alzheimer’s
November 15, 2023
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The Biosensor is as accurate as state-of-the-art testing methods and will allow testing at home. Next step: test saliva and urine samples.
A Bit of Sleep Prevents a Lot of Dementia
November 2, 2023
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As little as 1% increase in deep-sleep per year, for people over 60, translates into a 27% decreased risk of dementia.
Is it Alzheimer’s, FTD or Another Dementia? Ask AIRAscore
October 29, 2023
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FDA clears AIRAscore to diagnose and manage many types of dementia. See how it detects and tracks subtle brain volume changes.
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