One of the primary goals of dementia research is to uncover the mechanisms that contribute to brain decline as early on as possible. This buys precious time […]
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Here’s what a registered dietitian has to say about it. Aging happens, and when we talk about it, we often focus on the external signs—like fine
It’s one of the most versatile condiments: A base for sautées, a dip for bread, a salad dressing, even a popcorn oil! It’s also one
Eight years ago, neurologist Dan Gibbs was sitting in a room with two dozen doctors and researchers. He was getting ready to look at brain scans—not a
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AFood and Drug Administration panel has unanimously approved the use of lecanemab to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The expert panel described the results
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More than 55 million people worldwide are believed to be living with dementia, according to the World Health Organization. Ronald Petersen, M.D., a neurologist and director of Mayo Clinic’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research
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One local doctor is taking a closer look at possible links between ICU hospitalization and the development of dementia. ICU illustration© Provided by WBBM Radio Chicago
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Other, less passive sedentary behaviors, such as using the computer, are instead associated with better mental health A man looks at a television screen at
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Research shows these complementary therapies improve mood and quality of life in individuals living with dementia. Certain complementary therapies, including aromatherapy, can be calming and
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Scientists found that an experimental drug, sodium selenate, is safe and well tolerated in patients with a type of dementia that often strikes early in
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Results showed that lowered depression may help explain the association between green space and cognition. (Blue Titan via Shutterstock) Middle aged women who like to
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People who had diabetes when they were 55 years old were over four times more likely to later develop dementia than people who did not
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