Alzheimer’s and Pollution

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  • Many recent studies show that Alzheimer’s disease occurs more often in people exposed to fine particles in polluted air.
  • Such droplets, a 30th the diameter of a human hair, contain several toxic substances that can damage brain cells.
  • Particles can weaken a protective barrier around the brain and also can enter from nerves near the nose.

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Alzheimer’s during the pandemic

Alzheimer; News from the web:

In this time of social distancing, many families and caregivers of those who suffer from Alzheimer’s or dementia are struggling.

For those who suffer from Alzheimer’s or dementia, social connection means everything. But now, in this time of social distancing, it’s a difficult concept for them to grasp

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Alzheimer’s and corona virus

Alzheimer; News from the web:

There is now a help line for all your questions

The helpline chat system can be accessed seven days a week through AFA’s website, www.alzfdn.org and clicking on the blue and white chat box in the lower right-hand corner of the page.

The helpline is open seven days a week (9 AM to 9 PM on weekdays and 9 AM to 3 PM on weekends).

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Sex and Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer; News from the web:

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 50 million people have Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia, and these numbers are expected to double in the next 20 years. Recent studies have determined a gender predilection with the disease; as per the latest research, women have a higher risk of being affected by Alzheimer’s disease compared with men.

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