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With research for the recently FDA-approved Leqembi still in clinical trials and other Alzheimer’s research ongoing, many are considering whether to be a part…
A human being has as many as 25,000 different genes in their DNA. It’s wild to think that just one tiny little mutation can…
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As wearable tech permeates the market, how helpful are GPS bracelets for Alzheimer’s and dementia safety? When Eric Rosenthal’s wife Eva was diagnosed with…
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Because there is no cure for Alzheimer’s and 99 percent of Alzheimer’s drugs in drug trials fail, those at risk for Alzheimer’s — for…
As caregiving expert Teepa Snow is well-aware, better understanding dementia and supporting loved ones living with the disease is crucial. However, caregiving also comes…
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The impact that certain diets, foods, ingredients or nutrients have on cognitive decline or Alzheimer’s risk is notoriously difficult to study. But, while there…