Dementia
Blocking a Brain Pathway Reverses Memory Loss in Alzheimer’s
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Summary: Blocking the kynurenine pathway, a regulator of brain metabolism, can restore cognitive function in lab mice with Alzheimer’s disease. The pathway ...
Does Multiple Sclerosis Lower Dementia Risk?
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Summary: Research has revealed that individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS) are significantly less likely to exhibit the molecular signs of Alzheimer’s disease, ...
Don’t say these 16 things to dementia patients: experts
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Dementia may be a disease of the mind, but its effects can be highly emotional. Those suffering from cognitive decline can experience ...
Where you live can affect chances of a dementia diagnosis: study
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Location, location, location! Where you live in the US may affect your chances of getting a dementia diagnosis, a new study from ...
Neurologist reveals not exercising is the worst thing for brains
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Neurologist Kim Johnson Hatchett has one recommendation for folks who want to keep their brains functioning now and as they age — ...
Lower Dementia Risk Than Previously Thought in Parkinson’s
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Summary: A new study suggests that the risk of developing dementia in Parkinson’s disease patients may be lower or occur later than ...
14 Risk Factors You Can Control
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A new report indicates that tackling 14 lifestyle and environmental risk factors from an early age could prevent almost 50% of dementia ...
Certain Meats May Lead to a Greater Dementia Risk
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New research presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference showed that frequently eating ultra-processed meats such as hot dogs, sausage, bacon, ...
Shingrix, The Shingles Vaccine, Could Reduce Your Risk Of Dementia
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The new recombinant shingles vaccine, ‘Shingrix,’ is associated with a reduced risk of dementia compared to an earlier shingles vaccine, according to ...
What to know about this week’s health news
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Hello, health and wellness readers. My name is Kaitlin, your guide to the latest news you may have missed. Let’s take a ...