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While substantial treatments and preventative measures are yet to be truly successful for scientists combating Alzheimer’s Disease, they are making strides in developing more affordable, less invasive diagnostic options. At the recent Alzheimer’s Association International Conference in London, scientists presented early data on promising blood testing and brain imaging techniques. The pathologies that have been used to indicate alzheimer’s –

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Anyone doing a quick google search about yoga can learn immediately about its benefits on the mind, body, and soul. Of course, yoga has also been proven to be effective for Alzheimer’s sufferers. While yoga might not seem like much from an outsider’s perspective, it helps to improve the overall health and wellness of the ‘yogi’. 3 Ways Yoga Helps

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A brand new report in the Neurobiology of Aging finds that Chimpanzees develop similar, but not identical, brain characteristics of Alzheimer’s disease as they age. Chimps are humanities closest relatives, and this could help researchers understand why humans develop alzheimer’s and dementia and could also show behavioural changes in chimps as caretakers. Most animals cognitive abilities decline with age, however

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New research out of New York leaves experts hopeful of restoring lost memories in Alzheimer’s and Dementia patients after testing proved successful in mice. The study was performed with the use of lights – or optogenically. Until this study, it was believed that these memories had been lost permanently, but the team suggest that it may just be the recall

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Recently published research from the University of Melbourne suggests that iron-rich vegetables may cause a rusting effect on the brain for those who are at risk to develop Alzheimer’s. The study found that those who have a high iron content in their bodies, along with the protein amyloid associated with Alzheimer’s could see a faster decline of cognitive function. Those

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Alzheimer’s disease is one that affects millions of people worldwide. Some of the symptoms include memory loss, problems with speech and language, and personality changes. Today, there is no cure for Alzheimer’s but doctors and researchers have proposed many options to slow down the disease to ensure you do not require specialized care from a dementia care home prior to

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Generally speaking, most cases of Alzheimer’s disease are detected once the diseases’ symptoms are starting to show, and at this point, the disease is fairly far along. Early detection allows for possible experimental treatments to slow the progression, allows for the patient to plan and decide what they want to happen, who to care for them etc. 6 Tests That

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With summer just around the corner, all of us alike are excited for the nice weather, beach days and sunshine. While Alzheimer’s sufferers enjoy the summer like the rest of us, make sure to take some preventative measures to ensure their safety this summer season! Water, Water, Water! No matter who you are, you must drink water! Water is even

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As they say, you are what you eat. When you or a loved one is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, it is especially important to maintain a healthy diet. This means including more protein, whole grains, vegetables, and fruit into the diet. Not only will the patient benefit, but you can also enjoy the benefits of a more healthy lifestyle. Here

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Unfortunately, the outlook of drug treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease is not a positive one. A recent study examined 244 treatments in over 400 trials between 2002-2012 and over 96% failed. That is the highest failure rate of any disease. With Dementia being one of the leading causes of death, it is a tremendous strain on the health care system. With

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