Algae found in freshwater lakes and reservoirs could be fuelling dementia – Daily Mail


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Algae found in freshwater lakes and reservoirs could be fuelling dementia
Daily Mail
Within 140 days, they developed abnormal brain structures called plaques and tangles similar to those found in brains of Guam islanders who died of an Alzheimer's-like illness, called ALS/PDC. This disease can manifest itself in some as similar to ...
Desert island toxic algae may hint to a treatment for dementiaBBC News
Environmental toxin linked to dementia, study showsWashington Post
Toxins from algal blooms may cause Alzheimer's-like brain changesLos Angeles Times
University Herald -The Sun
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ALZHEIMER’S JOURNEY: Understanding different types of dementia – Wicked Local


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ALZHEIMER'S JOURNEY: Understanding different types of dementia
Wicked Local
Dementia is a term that is often used interchangeably with the most common form of dementia, Alzheimer's disease, but what many people don't realize is that it is an umbrella term and there are currently more than 100 different types of dementia ...
Alzheimer's and the tough decision of taking the car keysWGBA-TV

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Help fight dementia and Alzheimer’s disease – Worthing Herald


Help fight dementia and Alzheimer's disease
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Despite a quarter of hospital beds being occupied by people with dementia, an Alzheimer's Society investigation has found that too many people are falling while in hospital, being discharged at night or being stranded in hospital. Good dementia care ...

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Gout may lower risk of developing dementia, Alzheimer’s disease – Bel Marra Health


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Gout may lower risk of developing dementia, Alzheimer's disease
Bel Marra Health
Gout may lower the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. A 2015 study examined the protective effects of gout in regards to reducing the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's disease. Gout is a disease categorized by an excess amount of purines and uric ...

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UNM announces new Alzheimer’s, dementia center – KRQE News 13


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UNM announces new Alzheimer's, dementia center
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ALBUQUERQUE (KRQE) – The University of New Mexico announced the creation of a new center dedicated to serving New Mexicans with Alzheimer's. Right now UNM has three different departments working to help people with the disease. The new ...

Bipartisan Assembly group seeks about $2 million for Alzheimer’s, dementia care – Jacksoncountychronicle


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Bipartisan Assembly group seeks about $2 million for Alzheimer's, dementia care
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Former Rep. Mike Endsley, R-Sheboygan, retired from the Legislature in 2014 after being diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment. On Wednesday, he was back in the Capitol advocating for more state support for combating Alzheimer's and dementia.
Study: Marijuana Extract Oil Mitigates Symptoms Of Alzheimer's-Induced DementiaThe Weed Blog (blog)
Trinity Village to host Alzheimer's/Dementia ExperiencePine Bluff Commercial
Marijuana oil reduces Alzheimer's symptoms, study findsExtract

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Learn the signs of Alzheimer’s, dementia – Quad City Times


Learn the signs of Alzheimer's, dementia
Quad City Times
The Alzheimer's Association is offering a free community education class on identifying the warning signs of Alzheimer's and dementia, and knowing what to do if you see the signs. The classes are offered at the following: • Monday, 4:30-6 p.m ...

Test To Predict Dementia, Alzheimer’s Risk Could Be Conducted At Annual Doctor’s Visit – Medical Daily


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Test To Predict Dementia, Alzheimer's Risk Could Be Conducted At Annual Doctor's Visit
Medical Daily
Called the Dementia Risk Score, it's essentially an algorithm capable of predicting a person's five-year risk of developing dementia or Alzheimer's and ruling out those who have a low risk. Researchers from the University College London created the ...
Dementia test shows five-year risk just using medical recordsTelegraph.co.uk
Test can predict dementia with 84 per cent accuracy, scientists claimExpress.co.uk
New test could predict dementia risk during routine GP visits BioMed CentralEurekAlert (press release)

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Bold Initiatives Announced to Help Alzheimer’s & Dementia Families – WBAY


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Bold Initiatives Announced to Help Alzheimer's & Dementia Families
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A bold, big push begins Wednesday to help the tens of thousands of people in Wisconsin affected by Alzheimer's or dementia. A Neenah lawmaker is chairing a statewide task force that's putting together a package of nearly a dozen bills related to the ...
Bipartisan legislation seeks to target Alzheimer's health crisisMilwaukee Journal Sentinel

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Bipartisan Assembly group seeks about $2 million for Alzheimer’s, Dementia care – Madison.com


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Bipartisan Assembly group seeks about $2 million for Alzheimer's, Dementia care
Madison.com
Former Rep. Mike Endsley, R-Sheboygan, retired from the Legislature in 2014 and went on disability after being diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment. On Wednesday he was back in the Capitol advocating for more state support for combating Alzheimer's ...