An Inexpensive HIV Drug Has Potential for Alzheimer’s
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Emily Woodruff
| February 11th, 2019
First it was a diabetes drug, now researchers have turned their attention to an HIV drug. Could a drug that would slow down Alzheimer’s…
“They Are Still Here, and They Can Still Contribute”: What He Learned From Alzheimer’s at Age 51
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Esther Kentish
| February 8th, 2019
Before being diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s in his early 50s, Jeff Borghoff received several misdiagnoses from different doctors and was even put on medication…
An Education Is No Defense Against Alzheimer’s, But Learning Is Still Good for the Brain
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Emily Woodruff
| February 7th, 2019
There is little that is known for sure in the realm of Alzheimer’s research, and what we do know seems like it’s always changing….
Half of Adults Don’t Know the Risk Factors for Dementia
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Emily Woodruff
| February 6th, 2019
One in ten people over the age of 65 will be diagnosed with dementia. For people over 85, dementia is already a reality for 32…
Hearing Loss Could Be a Red Flag for Cognitive Decline in Men
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Emily Woodruff
| February 5th, 2019
Hearing loss is a common condition that millions suffer from, and it could impact your risk of dementia, experts say. A new study from…
Women’s Brains Appear Younger Than Men’s. So Why Are They More At Risk for Alzheimer’s?
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Emily Woodruff
| February 4th, 2019
We know there are differences in men and women’s brains that can translate to varied reactions to environmental, lifestyle and genetic factors. But a…
Is Gut Bacteria the Impetus for Alzheimer’s?
By
Emily Woodruff
| January 31st, 2019
It’s not just plaques and tangles in the brain that differentiate people with dementia from cognitively normal people — a new study from Japan…
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