Alzheimer’s patient, 90, says skiing and other activities keep him mentally sharp
Six years after his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, 90-year-old Zelik Bocknek (Zel) refuses to slow down — and he believes his active ...
Scientists Develop Breakthrough Nasal Spray That Could Delay Alzheimer’s by Over a Decade
Research from the College of Medicine provides promising insights into delaying the progression of Alzheimer’s disease for ...
'We are very hopeful' | New nasal spray could delay Alzheimer's by years, researchers say
Researchers at Texas A&M University have developed a nasal spray shown to delay disease progression in animals -- fueling ...
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Alone with dementia: Solo adults often slip through caregiving cracks
It’s estimated that at least 4.3 million people 55 or older in the United States with cognitive impairment or dementia live alone ... she filled water jugs every day at an old well near her ...
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Tap water 'could raise risk of Alzheimer's'
Drinking tap water containing trace levels of copper may increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease, say scientists. Researchers believe copper combined with cholesterol may prevent the brain ...
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Does Aluminum Cause Alzheimer’s?
A 2021 Canadian study was commissioned to determine whether there was a link between aluminum in drinking water and Alzheimer’s. This study found no clear correlation. Ultimately, all current ...
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Can You Die from Dementia?
Disorders that cause dementia damage the brain and body, eventually leading to the loss of crucial bodily functions or complications that can lead to death. The term “dementia” refers to the ...
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Dementia risk could be higher for older adults who experience this type of injury, study finds
Getting injured after a fall may be an early warning sign of dementia in older adults. That’s according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open last month. "This study quantifies a ...
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Local dementia statistics
Get local dementia statistics by exploring Integrated Care System (ICS) data using our interactive map. Understanding the scale of dementia within an area is paramount for providing high quality local ...
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Ozempic May Be Linked to Lower Risk of Alzheimer’s in People with Type 2 Diabetes
Published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia on Thursday, Oct. 24, the study found that semaglutide — the active ingredient in popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy — may be linked to ...
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Ozempic may significantly lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease — here’s how
Nearly 7 million Americans 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's disease, which gradually destroys memory and thinking skills and the ability to perform daily tasks. LIGHTFIELD STUDIOS ...
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Ozempic linked to lower risk of Alzheimer’s diagnosis in observational study
Novo Nordisk’s drug Ozempic was linked to a lower risk of getting diagnosed with Alzheimer’s among people with type 2 diabetes, an analysis of medical records found, supporting the case for ...