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Herpes Zoster Vaccine Shows Promise in Reducing Dementia Risk
A large-scale observational study in Wales, published in Nature, found that the herpes zoster vaccine may reduce the risk of dementia by 20% in people over 80, offering a potentially cost-effective preventative measure compared to existing pharmaceutical interventions.
Herpes Zoster Vaccine Shows Promise in Reducing Dementia Risk
A large-scale observational study in Wales, published in Nature, found that the herpes zoster vaccine may reduce the risk of dementia by 20% in people over 80, offering a potentially cost-effective preventative measure compared to existing pharmaceutical interventions.
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Statins May Reduce Alzheimer's Risk by a Third: Landmark Study
A South Korean study of 570,000 people found that low LDL cholesterol levels, especially when achieved with statins, reduced the risk of Alzheimer's by 28% and an additional 12% respectively, suggesting statins may protect against the disease by reducing brain cholesterol.
Statins May Reduce Alzheimer's Risk by a Third: Landmark Study
A South Korean study of 570,000 people found that low LDL cholesterol levels, especially when achieved with statins, reduced the risk of Alzheimer's by 28% and an additional 12% respectively, suggesting statins may protect against the disease by reducing brain cholesterol.
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Boosting Lymphatic System Shows Promise in Preventing Dementia
Researchers have found a potential treatment for cognitive decline that involves boosting the lymphatic system to clear brain waste more efficiently than the body's natural processes, potentially preventing dementia by overcoming the blood-brain barrier.
Boosting Lymphatic System Shows Promise in Preventing Dementia
Researchers have found a potential treatment for cognitive decline that involves boosting the lymphatic system to clear brain waste more efficiently than the body's natural processes, potentially preventing dementia by overcoming the blood-brain barrier.
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Five Speech Changes Indicating Early Onset Alzheimer's
Five early speech changes—hesitations, using wrong words, describing instead of doing, reduced vocabulary, and word-finding difficulties—can indicate Alzheimer's, impacting millions globally and highlighting the need for early detection, especially in high-risk groups like those with Down syndrome.
Five Speech Changes Indicating Early Onset Alzheimer's
Five early speech changes—hesitations, using wrong words, describing instead of doing, reduced vocabulary, and word-finding difficulties—can indicate Alzheimer's, impacting millions globally and highlighting the need for early detection, especially in high-risk groups like those with Down syndrome.
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Common Medications Linked to Increased Alzheimer's Risk
Harvard-trained Dr. Joshua Helman warns that long-term, high-dose use of allergy medications (e.g., Benadryl, Zyrtec), benzodiazepines (e.g., Valium, Xanax), and statins may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease due to associated brain damage; 6.7 million Americans currently have Alzheimer's, a n...
Common Medications Linked to Increased Alzheimer's Risk
Harvard-trained Dr. Joshua Helman warns that long-term, high-dose use of allergy medications (e.g., Benadryl, Zyrtec), benzodiazepines (e.g., Valium, Xanax), and statins may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease due to associated brain damage; 6.7 million Americans currently have Alzheimer's, a n...
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Early Speech Changes Indicate Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease, a leading cognitive disorder, shows early signs in speech, including word-finding difficulties, substitutions, and task avoidance; early detection is crucial for support and treatment, especially in high-risk individuals like those with Down syndrome.
Early Speech Changes Indicate Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease, a leading cognitive disorder, shows early signs in speech, including word-finding difficulties, substitutions, and task avoidance; early detection is crucial for support and treatment, especially in high-risk individuals like those with Down syndrome.
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Shingles Vaccine Linked to 20% Lower Dementia Risk in Welsh Study
A study of 280,000 Welsh adults revealed a 20% lower dementia risk among Zostavax recipients over seven years, particularly women, suggesting a broader health benefit beyond shingles prevention.
Shingles Vaccine Linked to 20% Lower Dementia Risk in Welsh Study
A study of 280,000 Welsh adults revealed a 20% lower dementia risk among Zostavax recipients over seven years, particularly women, suggesting a broader health benefit beyond shingles prevention.
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Low LDL-C Levels Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk
A South Korean study of 571,000 people found that low LDL-C levels (below 1.8 mmol/L) were associated with a 26% reduced risk of dementia and a 28% lower risk of Alzheimer's disease compared to higher levels (above 3.4 mmol/L); statin use offered additional protection.
Low LDL-C Levels Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk
A South Korean study of 571,000 people found that low LDL-C levels (below 1.8 mmol/L) were associated with a 26% reduced risk of dementia and a 28% lower risk of Alzheimer's disease compared to higher levels (above 3.4 mmol/L); statin use offered additional protection.
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Former Officer Receives Community Service for Fatal Tasering of 95-Year-Old Woman
A former Australian police officer, Kristian White, was sentenced to a two-year community corrections order and 425 hours of community service for the manslaughter of 95-year-old Clare Nowland, whom he tasered in May 2023 after finding her with a knife at an aged care facility; the incident sparked ...
Former Officer Receives Community Service for Fatal Tasering of 95-Year-Old Woman
A former Australian police officer, Kristian White, was sentenced to a two-year community corrections order and 425 hours of community service for the manslaughter of 95-year-old Clare Nowland, whom he tasered in May 2023 after finding her with a knife at an aged care facility; the incident sparked ...
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Kitty Dukakis, Wife of Former Governor, Dies at 88
Kitty Dukakis, wife of former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis, died at 88 on Friday night from complications of dementia; she was a prominent advocate for numerous causes and openly discussed her struggles with addiction.
Kitty Dukakis, Wife of Former Governor, Dies at 88
Kitty Dukakis, wife of former Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis, died at 88 on Friday night from complications of dementia; she was a prominent advocate for numerous causes and openly discussed her struggles with addiction.
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Long-Term Care Crisis Impacts American Families
The Ortiz family in Miami struggles to care for their 83-year-old mother with Parkinson's and dementia, despite Medicaid assistance, highlighting the significant financial and time burden on millions of American families facing a long-term care crisis; 70% of Americans over 65 will need long-term ca...
Long-Term Care Crisis Impacts American Families
The Ortiz family in Miami struggles to care for their 83-year-old mother with Parkinson's and dementia, despite Medicaid assistance, highlighting the significant financial and time burden on millions of American families facing a long-term care crisis; 70% of Americans over 65 will need long-term ca...
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Therapeutic Garden: A Year of Transformation
A volunteer's year-long experience at a therapeutic garden in 's-Graveland, Netherlands, transformed their perspective on communication, caregiving, and the importance of mindful presence, contrasting the fast-paced modern world with a slower, more meaningful way of life.
Therapeutic Garden: A Year of Transformation
A volunteer's year-long experience at a therapeutic garden in 's-Graveland, Netherlands, transformed their perspective on communication, caregiving, and the importance of mindful presence, contrasting the fast-paced modern world with a slower, more meaningful way of life.
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36% Bias Score
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