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New research from the University of Sheffield has found being overweight is an additional burden on brain health and it may exacerbate Alzheimer’s disease.
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What is the super ager’s secret?
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Super-agers don’t develop the key biomarkers of Alzheimer’s, even in their 80s and 90s. Scientists try to crack the code about what protects their brains.
There are a lot of unanswered questions about Alzheimer’s, but one thing the Alzheimer’s community knows well is that getting older is the disease’s greatest known risk factor. Generally, the buildup of beta-amyloid and tau tangles in the brain — key biomarkers of neurodegeneration — increase as people age; abnormal levels of these proteins are linked to the onset of Alzheimer’s.
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Pandemic isolation detrimental to those with Alzheimer’s
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“Social isolation can, unfortunately, increase people’s symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease,” explained Jennifer Reeder with the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
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Good news with medical devices for Alzheimer’s
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FDA has granted breakthrough status to two medical devices aimed at Alzheimer’s disease patients in its latest batch of designations. The agency also awarded regulatory privileges to a clutch of device developers hoping to compete for the cardiovascular disease market.
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Alzheimer’s chapter to offer virtual programs
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The Alzheimer’s Association Northwest Ohio Chapter will present a variety of virtual educational programs to help the community and families impacted by the disease.
Programs are free and open to the public. Registration is required. To register for the program, call 800-272-3900.
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10 warning signs for Alzheimer’s
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Karin Gallagher, of Maplewood of Marshall, was a guest on the 95.3 WBCK Morning Show and provided these warning signs.
10 Warning signs of Alzheimer’s
- Memory loss that disrupts daily life
- Challenges in planning or solving problems
- Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, work, or leisure
- Confusion with time or place
- Trouble understanding visual images and spatial relationships
- New problem with words in speaking or writing
- Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps
- Decreased or poor judgment
- Withdrawal from work or social activities
- Changes in mood and personality
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