Early identification is key for Alzheimer’s

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Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder, and the risk of developing it doubles every 5 years after an individual turns 65 years old. It is characterized by a continuous decline in completion of familiar tasks, memory loss, and thinking. Risk factors include aging, brain trauma, diabetes, family history, high blood pressure, and smoking.

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Weather swings not good for people with Alzheimer’s

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For people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers, the abrupt weather swings we experience pose special challenges. Caregivers need to watch for signs of cold such as pale skin, acting sleepy, cold feet or hands or shivering, and make sure the person is dressed warmly in layers while inside. Monitor indoor temperatures, and act accordingly.

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Possible new treatment from Japan

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New studies in Japan seem to have positive results with a nasal spray that could protect against dementia. It will be several years to find out if this could be scaled to human size and be effective.

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Protect yourself against Alzheimer’s these 5 ways

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Brain health is one of the hottest topics in the medical world, and for good reason: As more of the population ages, more people are developing dementia, a category of progressive brain disorders that includes Alzheimer’s disease. Neurosurgeon and CNN chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta is on a personal mission to promote brain health—as he writes in the book Keep Sharp, his grandfather died from Alzheimer’s disease—and he has isolated five science-backed ways to reduce your risk of the same fate.

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