Tag: alzheimer’s disease
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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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Lecanemab: Alzheimer’s Drug Gets Full FDA Approval
Globally, there are over 55 million people living with Alzheimer’s disease, and this figure is projected to hit 78 million by 2030 and 139 million by 2050. With global deaths from Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias nearly tripling over the past 30 years, there’s been an added incentive to find a cure to adequately address this crisis. Unfortunately, there…
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Can Breathing Exercises Reduce Alzheimer’s Disease Risk?
As the most common form of dementia and affecting over 55 million people globally, Alzheimer’s disease is a global health issue. As researchers work around the clock to find a cure for the condition, others are examining ways in which one can reduce their risk of developing the neurodegenerative disease. While many studies showcase how…
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Why Does Alzheimer’s Disease Affect More Women Than Men?
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It is a condition that causes the brain to gradually shrink and its cells to die. It is typically caused by a dangerous buildup of amyloid proteins around the brain cells, and tau proteins inside them. According to 2023 Alzheimer’s Association Facts and Figures, an estimated…
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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?
[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] According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 8.4% of American adults are taking sleeping…
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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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Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders: Symptoms & Treatments
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