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Report Links Diet and Exercise to Alzheimer's
Voice of America While scientists still aren't absolutely certain what causes Alzheimer's and dementia, "plaques and tangles" are at least a key indicator and maybe a part of the cause. According to the Alzheimer's Association, "plaque" is an abnormal protein that … Healthy lifestyle reduces build-up of sticky brain plaques which lead to Alzheimer's, scientists show Diet, exercise reduce proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease, study says Diet, Exercise Could Stop Alzheimer's From Forming |
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Carey Mulligan teams up with Jeremy Hunt to change global attitudes towards dementia – Alzheimer’s Society
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Carey Mulligan teams up with Jeremy Hunt to change global attitudes towards dementia
Alzheimer’s Society Since 2013, over 1.6 million people have signed up to become a Dementia Friend, England's biggest ever social movement on dementia, all of whom have committed to taking an action to help someone with dementia in their community. Alzheimer's Society … NHS dementia atlas reveals patchy care Carey Mulligan Speaks Out About Dementia and the Toll It Has Taken on Her Family New 'dementia atlas' reveals disparity in care across England |
Well | Ask Well: Is Dementia the Same as Alzheimer’s Disease? – New York Times (blog)
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Well | Ask Well: Is Dementia the Same as Alzheimer's Disease?
New York Times (blog) Though many diseases can cause dementia, Alzheimer's accounts for 60 percent to 80 percent of dementia cases, “which is why you'll often hear the terms used interchangeably,” said Heather Snyder, the senior director of medical and scientific operations … Federal funding begins for statewide Alzheimer's research venture Certain behaviors could signal early-stage dementia Alzheimer's Care Puts Financial Strain On Family Members |
Post-code lottery in care revealed as government publishes dementia ‘atlas’ of standards across England – Telegraph.co.uk
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Post-code lottery in care revealed as government publishes dementia 'atlas' of standards across England
Telegraph.co.uk Jeremy Hughes, Chief Executive at Alzheimer's Society, said: “As the global dementia crisis snowballs, collaboration between countries is crucial in creating lasting change and a global dementia movement towards acceptance, inclusion and support for … NHS dementia atlas reveals patchy care Postcode lottery warning as carey mulligan highlights dementia friends programme New 'dementia atlas' reveals disparity in care across England |
Elderly man with Alzheimer’s becomes carpool karaoke sensation – The Independent
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Elderly man with Alzheimer's becomes carpool karaoke sensation
The Independent An elderly man suffering from dementia has become an internet sensation after a car sing-a-long with his son. Ted McDermott, 79, was filmed singing Italian pop song 'Quando, Quando, Quando' as his son Simon drove him around playing tracks he could … Father-Son's Adorable 'Carpool Karaoke' Videos Raise Almost £50k For Alzheimer's Charity Charity Carpool Karaoke Raises Thousands |
AgeWise: Is it normal aging or onset of dementia? – Winston-Salem Journal
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AgeWise: Is it normal aging or onset of dementia?
Winston-Salem Journal Dementia and Alzheimer's are often used interchangeably. Dementia is a general term used to describe a decline in cognitive functioning and Alzheimer's disease has emerged as the most common form of dementia. Alzheimer's is becoming more prevalent … |
Residents with Dementia and Alzheimer’s Create Art – Your Houston News
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Residents with Dementia and Alzheimer's Create Art
Your Houston News Residents of the Silverado Cypresswood Memory Care community are currently taking weekly art classes and preparing to auction off their work to benefit the Houston Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. The pre-auction viewing is scheduled to be held … |
Alzheimer’s Disease: Study finds existing drug may cure dementia – Digital Journal
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Alzheimer's Disease: Study finds existing drug may cure dementia
Digital Journal There have been many encouraging studies on Alzheimer's Disease and other dementia in recent years but a new study out of the U.K. could be the most promising yet. It looked at an existing drug and found it may be applied to Alzheimer's, to great effect. Memory loss caused by dementia could be reversed with THIS 24p drug Alzheimer's Disease: Period Pain Drug Cures Symptoms In Mice, New Research Shows Commonly used period pain drug could help treat symptoms of Alzheimer's disease |
Alzheimer’s, other dementia push more men into role – Appleton Post Crescent
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Alzheimer's, other dementia push more men into role
Appleton Post Crescent Originally published Nov. 4, 2012: Walt Zerrenner always has been self-sufficient. "I was single and lived by myself before I got married," says the 71-year-old … |
NIA award will advance Alzheimer’s disease, dementia research at Penn – Healio
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NIA award will advance Alzheimer's disease, dementia research at Penn
Healio “We are pleased to renew our support for the Penn [Alzheimer's Disease Core Center] so that it may continue contributing to our national effort to end the devastation wrought by Alzheimer's and related dementias,” Nina Silverberg, PhD, a program … |