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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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56% Bias Score
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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24% Bias Score
Menopause Symptom Severity Linked to Increased Dementia Risk
A University of Calgary study of 896 postmenopausal women revealed a correlation between the severity of menopause symptoms and the increased risk of developing dementia; researchers found that higher symptom counts correlated with poorer cognitive test scores, suggesting a need for further investig...
Menopause Symptom Severity Linked to Increased Dementia Risk
A University of Calgary study of 896 postmenopausal women revealed a correlation between the severity of menopause symptoms and the increased risk of developing dementia; researchers found that higher symptom counts correlated with poorer cognitive test scores, suggesting a need for further investig...
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AI Eye Scans Detect Early Dementia Risk
A new AI technique, Quartz, analyzes retinal blood vessels in eye scans to detect early signs of dementia during routine eye checks, showing links between vessel patterns and cognitive decline in over 63,000 individuals aged 40-69.
AI Eye Scans Detect Early Dementia Risk
A new AI technique, Quartz, analyzes retinal blood vessels in eye scans to detect early signs of dementia during routine eye checks, showing links between vessel patterns and cognitive decline in over 63,000 individuals aged 40-69.
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NHS to Re-evaluate Alzheimer's Drugs Amidst Cost and Efficacy Concerns
The NHS is reviewing its decision to block two Alzheimer's drugs, lecanemab and donanemab, which slow disease progression by up to 35 percent but cost approximately £1 billion annually, after public and advocacy group pressure.
NHS to Re-evaluate Alzheimer's Drugs Amidst Cost and Efficacy Concerns
The NHS is reviewing its decision to block two Alzheimer's drugs, lecanemab and donanemab, which slow disease progression by up to 35 percent but cost approximately £1 billion annually, after public and advocacy group pressure.
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56% Bias Score
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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Microplastics in Dementia Patients' Brains Linked to Microwave Use of Plastics
A new study links higher levels of microplastics in the brains of dementia patients to the use of plastic containers in microwaves, urging people to switch to safer alternatives like glass or stainless steel to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals and microplastics that may increase dementia risk an...
Microplastics in Dementia Patients' Brains Linked to Microwave Use of Plastics
A new study links higher levels of microplastics in the brains of dementia patients to the use of plastic containers in microwaves, urging people to switch to safer alternatives like glass or stainless steel to reduce exposure to harmful chemicals and microplastics that may increase dementia risk an...
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Switching to Tap Water Could Reduce Microplastic Intake by 90%
Canadian research indicates that switching to filtered tap water can reduce annual microplastic intake by 90%, from approximately 90,000 to 4,000 particles, based on a study finding up to 7 grams of plastic in some human brains, with higher levels in those with dementia.
Switching to Tap Water Could Reduce Microplastic Intake by 90%
Canadian research indicates that switching to filtered tap water can reduce annual microplastic intake by 90%, from approximately 90,000 to 4,000 particles, based on a study finding up to 7 grams of plastic in some human brains, with higher levels in those with dementia.
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Cochlear Implants Significantly Improve Cognitive Function in Older Australians
A Melbourne University study found that cochlear implants significantly improved the memory and brain function of 101 older Australians (median age 74) over 54 months, highlighting a potential solution to age-related cognitive decline and suggesting that improved hearing may mitigate cognitive aging...
Cochlear Implants Significantly Improve Cognitive Function in Older Australians
A Melbourne University study found that cochlear implants significantly improved the memory and brain function of 101 older Australians (median age 74) over 54 months, highlighting a potential solution to age-related cognitive decline and suggesting that improved hearing may mitigate cognitive aging...
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56% Bias Score
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