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Q & A: Key information about the new Alzheimer’s disease drug Aduhelm
...Aduhelm? A: The FDA-approved labeling for Aduhelm says it should be given only to people with mild cognitive impairment or mild dementia. The clinical trials for the drug only included... Read More
High blood pressure can hurt more than your heart
...of the oxygen and nutrients that the blood carries, brain cells die, causing brain damage, which may be permanent. Vascular dementia and mild cognitive impairment: When the arteries that supply... Read More
Do you have Type 2 diabetes? You may be at risk for mild cognitive impairment
...Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. Experts describe mild cognitive impairment as an intermediary state between normal cognitive function and dementia. While some people who have mild cognitive impairment go on to... Read More
Care tips for helping you deal with parents who have Alzheimer’s
...grow. Every 67 seconds, one more person in the U.S. is diagnosed with this condition, which accounts for 60 to 80 percent of all cases of dementia. Overall, the number... Read More
How to combat the 9 factors that could raise your risk of Alzheimer’s disease
...forms of dementia. What can you do to protect the health of your brain? The first step is to talk with your doctor, and if you haven’t had a physical... Read More
Five times you should review and update your healthcare directive
...problem such as dementia or a psychological issue. You are diagnosed with a serious illness such as cancer, chronic pulmonary obstructive disorder (COPD), or heart failure. Your health declines and... Read More
Is isolation affecting your health?
...in the risk of heart disease 32% increase in stroke risk 50% increase in dementia risk and an increased risk of cognitive decline Higher risk of depression and anxiety, especially... Read More
Caregiver tips for doctor’s appointments with older relatives
...all the doctors they see. If they have privacy concerns, they can limit what types of information can be shared with you. If they have cognitive issues like dementia or... Read More
What are the key strategies for healthy aging?
...typical Mediterranean diet rich in fruits, vegetables, legumes, whole grains, and monounsaturated fat, especially olive oil, are at decreased risk for developing dementia. Lifestyle choices can also play a role... Read More
How to create a sleep healthy lifestyle
...blood pressure and cholesterol Decreased immune function and increased inflammation Increased risk of cognitive decline, dementia, and Alzheimer’s disease Depression and anxiety Decreased fertility from disruption of reproductive hormones in... Read More