Tag: Alzheimer
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Improving Deep Sleep May Reduce Dementia Risk
Currently, over 55 million people have dementia worldwide. With nearly 10 million new cases occurring every year, it is more important than ever to address this neurological crisis. While there is currently no cure for the condition, mitigating one’s risk can help reduce the rising statistics. According to a recent study, enhancing or maintaining deep…
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Could Rooibos Protect Against Alzheimer’s Disease?
Alzheimer’s Disease is a progressive illness that destroys memory and other important mental functions, affecting an estimated 55 million people worldwide. By 2050, the number of cases is set to increase to 139 million. Additionally, low- and middle-income countries experiencing the most significant increase. As life expectancy increases, more people are reaching ages where neurodegenerative…
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Could Changes In Your Eyes Mean Alzheimer’s Disease?
Cases of Alzheimer’s are estimated to reach 78 million by 2030. With a non-existent cure, researchers are working to prevent the development, and progression, of the neurodegenerative condition. Early diagnosis does save lives, and an early Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be beneficial, especially in regard to management and treatment. There are currently many ways to test…
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Alcohol Consumption Linked To Accelerating Alzheimer’s
For years, the alcohol industry has perpetuated a number of myths to distort scientific facts on the harmful consequences of their products. Research has shown that alcohol carries a wide range of health risks, including speeding up the onset of various conditions. One of the conditions that have recently been linked to alcohol consumption is…
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Are Sleeping Pills Increasing Your Risk For Dementia?
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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) May Prevent Alzheimer’s In Women
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Alzheimer’s disease is one of the biggest threats to human health, with over 100 million people expected…
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Just 6 Minutes of HIIT Can Protect Aging Brain From Alzheimer’s Disease
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Lecanemab: FDA Approval of New Alzheimer’s Drug Divides Experts
According to statistics, the number of people living with Alzheimer’s disease is projected to hit 78 million by 2030 and 139 million by 2050. With 1.55 million global deaths in 2019 attributed to dementia, a form of Alzheimer’s, researchers and organizations are desperately seeking out ways to address this crisis. Unfortunately, there is currently no cure…
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Chris Hemsworth: Marvel’s Thor Has Genetic Predisposition for Alzheimer’s
Being an Avenger is no easy feat. However Australian actor Chris Hemsworth has always managed to stay on top of his physical health so that his body is worthy enough to wield Thor’s hammer. But what about his brain health? How does the Marvel actor take care of that? Well, in order to ensure the…
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Alzheimer’s: Newly Discovered Genes May Increase Risk of Disease
According to world statistics, there are just over 50 million people worldwide living with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). If that’s not enough, the number is expected to reach 82 million by 2030. With these startling figures, researchers are looking at which individuals can mitigate their risks of developing the condition. As such, a study out of…