Alzheimer’s disease, dementia progression and onset linked to chronic sleep disturbances, poor sleep quality – Bel Marra Health

Alzheimer's disease, dementia progression and onset linked to chronic sleep disturbances, poor sleep quality
Bel Marra Health
Alzheimer's disease and dementia progression and onset are linked to chronic sleep disturbances. Study lead Domenico Praticò explained, “The big biological question that we tried to address in this study is whether sleep disturbance is a risk factor to …

Gladys Knight says son is trying to “extort” her with false dementia … – Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)


Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)

Gladys Knight says son is trying to “extort” her with false dementia …
Atlanta Journal Constitution (blog)
Soul legend Gladys Knight accused her son of trying to “extort” and “blackmail” her by threatening to make false claims that she has dementia and Alzheimer's …

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Two Mississippi organizations leading the charge against dementia – Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal

Two Mississippi organizations leading the charge against dementia
Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal
In the next month, Northeast Mississippians will have two opportunities to lace up their walking shoes in support of those fighting Alzheimer's disease. “We want everybody to come out and walk,” said Shelli Wood of Tupelo, who is serving as the walk …

Genesh: Top research advances in dementia – Red Deer Advocate (subscription)

Genesh: Top research advances in dementia
Red Deer Advocate (subscription)
We observed the World Alzheimer's Day once again on Sept. 21. It was observed all over the world as a day to focus on raising awareness, inspiring action, and helping people affected by Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia around the world.
Are there any medications that can help my father's Alzheimer's disease?The Globe and Mail

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Raising voices and ‘Minds in Song’ – Brockville Recorder and Times


Brockville Recorder and Times

Raising voices and 'Minds in Song'
Brockville Recorder and Times
While the primary purpose of the choir program is to give dementia and Alzheimer patients an organized opportunity to participate in song, the added component of bringing in students and other members of the community can only increase the awareness of …

Prostate cancer treatment may trigger dementia – The Indian Express


The Indian Express

Prostate cancer treatment may trigger dementia
The Indian Express
Last year, the researchers discovered a dramatic association between Alzheimer's disease and androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), a mainstay of treatment for prostate cancer since the 1940s currently used in over a half million men in the United States.
Common prostate cancer treatment linked to dementia riskCBS News
Prostate cancer treatment could double the chance of dementiaTelegraph.co.uk
Is androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer associated with dementia? The JAMA Network JournalsEurekAlert (press release)
Science Daily –Philly.com –Irish Examiner
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Plan to improve public travel for people with dementia – BBC News


BBC News

Plan to improve public travel for people with dementia
BBC News
Teresa Davies of Ewloe, Flintshire, who has vascular dementia and Alzheimer's, said more information at bus stops and announcements on buses could help. It is hoped this scheme will provide a solution to make travelling easier. Ms Davies was diagnosed …

Common prostate cancer treatment linked to dementia risk – CBS News


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Common prostate cancer treatment linked to dementia risk
CBS News
Because previous studies have linked ADT to Alzheimer's and other problems associated with brain health, the scientists wanted to take a close look at its relationship with dementia, said study author Dr. Kevin Nead, a resident in the department of
Prostate cancer treatment could double the chance of dementiaTelegraph.co.uk
Is androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer associated with dementia? The JAMA Network JournalsEurekAlert (press release)
Common Prostate Cancer Treatment Tied to DementiaNewswise (press release)
Philly.com –Stanford University News –Daily Mail
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Covenant Alzheimer’s Care to host dementia education training – The News Herald

Covenant Alzheimer's Care to host dementia education training
The News Herald
PANAMA CITY — Covenant Alzheimer's Care will host Dementia Education for the Healthcare Professional training from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, at Florida State University Panama City. The training is free, but space is limited. If you are a …

Prostate cancer treatment could double the chance of dementia – Telegraph.co.uk


Telegraph.co.uk

Prostate cancer treatment could double the chance of dementia
Telegraph.co.uk
"Men having treatment for prostate cancer are likely to be living with other health problems which may also increase their risk of dementia. No man should stop taking hormone therapy based on these findings,” he said. Dr Laura Phipps of Alzheimer's …
Is androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer associated with dementia? The JAMA Network JournalsEurekAlert (press release)
Common Prostate Cancer Treatment Tied to DementiaNewswise (press release)
Penn study links prostate cancer treatment to dementiaPhilly.com
Medical Xpress –New York Times –Medical News Today
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