Tag: People with Alzheimer’s
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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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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…
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Here’s Why Gwyneth Paltrow Starts Her Day With A Sauna
[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_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” 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” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] Wellness queen and Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow recently provided insight into her daily routine,…
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How to Improve Quality of Life After an Alzheimer’s Diagnosis?
[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 a type of dementia that affects the brain. It’s the most common form of…
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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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Study Finds 7 Longevity Habits To Reduce 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 World Health Organization, 55 million people around the world have dementia, and this number…
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New Alzheimer’s Drug: Cause For Hope or Premature?
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first new drug developed for Alzheimer’s Disease. This is the first development in over 20 years. Unfortunately, the decision and the drug itself appear to be controversial. The drug, known as Aduhelm (scientific name: aducanumab) has been developed by the Cambridge, Massachusetts-based company Biogen…
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Women Are More Vulnerable To Brain Diseases and Disorders
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