ADHD Drugs for Alzheimer’s Apathy?
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Simon Spichak, MSc
| August 11th, 2022
Scientists in the UK found that ADHD drugs might be the answer to treating apathy in people with Alzheimer’s disease. At least one in…
Two FDA-Approved Drugs May Help Treat Alzheimer’s Symptoms
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Simon Spichak, MSc
| July 21st, 2022
Scientists screened 595 FDA-approved drugs to see if they interfered with the activity of gene mutation ApoE4. Two of these — antidepressant imipramine and…
For Alzheimer’s Agitation, Promising Data from Rexulti
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Being Patient
| June 29th, 2022
Rexulti (brexpiprazole) shares positive trial results for treating agitation in Alzheimer’s. Following this a bumpy road for another Alzheimer’s drug candidate that could supplant…
COVID-19’s Effects on the Brain and Body
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Nicholas Chan
| April 25th, 2022
Cleveland Clinic Neurologist Dr. Robert Wilson discusses his research on COVID-19, and the extent to which long COVID can affect people’s daily lives. While…
This Holiday Season Is Key for Early Dementia Detection
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Cole Smith
| December 16th, 2021
Brightview Senior Living corporate director Cole Smith explains why this holiday season is more critical than ever for early dementia detection. Here are signs…
Dialing Back on Screen Time Could Speed Concussion Recovery
By
Nicholas Chan
| October 19th, 2021
A randomized controlled trial showed that limiting the use of electronic devices in the first two days following a concussion is associated with a…
Rooting for Brain Health: Horticultural Therapy for Dementia
By
Genevieve Glass
| May 11th, 2021
Science supports the therapeutic power of horticultural therapy for dementia. A new study shows that horticultural therapy — the practice of interacting with plants…