Tag: neurodegenerative disease
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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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Probiotics: The Best Dietary Defence Against Brain Aging?
[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] The key to living a longer and healthier life may be found in the bacteria that…
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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…
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How To Activate Sirtuins To Combat Aging And Boost Your Longevity
[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] The quest for longevity continues. As researchers discover compounds that can help combat premature aging, as…
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Doing Chores and Socializing Can Reduce Risk Of Dementia
I’ll be the first to admit that I’m not the biggest fan of doing chores. That said, I may need to re-evaluate this stance, especially if I want to protect my cognitive health. According to estimates, over 150 million people are expected to be diagnosed with dementia by 2050. With the number currently 55 million,…
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How to Slow Down the Progression of Dementia
After an individual gets diagnosed with dementia, there is no way to reverse the disease. But if dementia is identified in the earlier stages, there are several ways to slow down its progression. A few risk factors increase one’s likelihood of developing dementia, such as age and genetics. Although you cannot modify these risks, following…
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9/11 Responders and Survivors Still Plagued By Health Effects 20 Years Later
This past Saturday marked the 20th anniversary of 9/11. While nearly 3 000 people died on that fateful day, in the past 20 years, the number of health issues and deaths among survivors and first responders has continued to rise. 9/11 Health Issues – Twenty Years Later The World Trade Center (WTC) Health Program is a…
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4 Brain Activities for Seniors With 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” 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” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text] Memory loss is an unfortunate part of aging for many people. You spend a life accumulating memories only to gradually lose…
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Robin Williams and His Secret Battle With Lewy Body 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” 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” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column_text] On the evening of 10 August 2014, world-renowned actor Robin Williams bid his wife goodnight. The next morning, the news media…
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Alzheimer’s vs Dementia: What’s The Difference Between The Two?
[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]The month of September marks World Alzheimer’s Month. The terms dementia and Alzheimer’s are often used interchangeably.…