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New research is unveiling a troubling connection between Alzheimer’s, the progressive disease that destroys a person’s memory and mental functions, and COVID-19.
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Category Archives: Alzheimer Overview
Exercise twice a week for 10 minutes each time to prevent Alzheimer’s disease?
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Researchers examined the records and followed the progress of 250,000 patients who had mild cognitive impairment. They concluded that moderate physical activity more than once a week reduced the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 18%.
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Key mechanisms behind synapse degeneration in Alzheimer’s brain discovered
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Neurobiologists have uncovered the long-sought-after mechanisms behind the maintenance and decline of key synapses implicated in brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers identified the main components driving amyloid beta-associated synapse degeneration, which is found in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s. The findings suggest an alternative approach to addressing neurodegenerative disorders: protect synapses by directly blocking the toxic actions of amyloid beta.
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Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease
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We have all misplaced our phones, forgot to respond to a text or email, or even completely forgot why we entered a room — it’s human nature. As we age, it is normal to have difficulty remembering certain things.
However, if you find yourself forgetting recent information, enough so that it dramatically disrupts your daily life, it may be time to visit your physician and have a discussion about Alzheimer’s.
Alzheimer’s disease is much more than natural forgetfulness. It attacks brain cells, causing difficulties in communicating, learning, thinking, and reasoning.
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The debate on Aducanumab continues
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The results of the clinical studies submitted by the drug’s manufacturer, Biogen, and the FDA’s accelerated approval, have been highly criticized by experts in the field.
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Participate in a study from Stanford University
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Stanford University researchers invite you to participate in Feasibility of At-Home Telehealth Yoga for Treating Chronic Pain. This research study aims to test whether it is feasible to use telehealth to deliver yoga as a treatment for chronic pain for people with Alzheimer’s disease.
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