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What is Alzheimer’s

Web ResultAlzheimer's is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease and the most common cause of dementia. It is not a normal part of aging. The National Institutes of …

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Five Healthy Lifestyle Factors Associated with Reduced Alzheimer’s …

Web ResultA recent observational study reported that elderly people who practiced 4 or all 5 healthy behaviors had a 60% lower risk of developing …

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Home Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation

Web ResultThe ADDF's mission is to accelerate the discovery of drugs to prevent, treat, and cure Alzheimer's, other dementias, and cognitive aging by funding breakthrough …

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Metformin & Your Brain Cognitive Vitality Alzheimer's Drug

Web ResultMetformin is a prescription drug used to treat type 2 diabetes, alone, or in combination with other drugs. In diabetics, it can help to control blood sugar …

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Are artificial sweeteners bad for the brain

Web ResultBetsy Mills, PhD, is a member of the ADDF's Aging and Alzheimer's Prevention program. She critically evaluates the scientific evidence regarding …

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Healthy Lifestyle Changes May Benefit Cognition in Older People …

Web ResultResearchers have found that a group of lifestyle changes improved cognitive function and memory in older people with APOE4, a genetic risk factor …

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Benfotiamine & Your Brain Cognitive Vitality Alzheimer's Drug

Web ResultBenfotiamine. Benfotiamine is a relative of thiamine, better known as vitamin B1. Thiamine is critical for the metabolism of our brain’s major energy …

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The GCBH Releases Recommendations on Vitamins, Minerals, and …

Web ResultYuko Hara, PhD, is Director of Aging and Alzheimer's Prevention at the Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation. Dr. Hara was previously an …

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Scientists Link Vitamin E Deficiency to Harmful Effects in the Brain

Web ResultIt has long been known that vitamin E is important for brain health and that diets poor in vitamin E are linked to an increased risk for Alzheimer’s. But …

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What can you do to prevent Alzheimer’s disease if you have the …

Web ResultThe 2020 Lancet Commission on Dementia Prevention, Intervention and Care reported that fully addressing 12 lifestyle risk factors can prevent or …

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Can plastic harm the brain

Web ResultBetsy Mills, PhD, is a member of the ADDF's Aging and Alzheimer's Prevention program. She critically evaluates the scientific evidence regarding …

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Can a vaccine against shingles help prevent dementia

Web ResultKathryn Carnazza, PhD, is a member of the ADDF's Aging and Alzheimer's Prevention program. She critically evaluates the scientific evidence …

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Can good cardiovascular health protect against cognitive decline

Web ResultBetsy Mills, PhD, is a member of the ADDF's Aging and Alzheimer's Prevention program. She critically evaluates the scientific evidence regarding …

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Fit Body, Fit Mind Cognitive Vitality Alzheimer's Drug Discovery

Web ResultMore than a million cases of Alzheimer's disease in the United States have been attributed to a lack of exercise, and yet nearly one-third of Americans …

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How does a healthy heart protect the brain

Web ResultBetsy Mills, PhD, is a member of the ADDF's Aging and Alzheimer's Prevention program. She critically evaluates the scientific evidence regarding …

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Does Hormone Replacement Therapy Increase Alzheimer’s Risk

Web ResultHormone replacement therapy (HRT) contains female hormones (estrogen and/or progestogen) and is often used for the treatment of symptoms such as hot flashes …

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How your local park benefits your brain Cognitive Vitality

Web ResultGardening is a great way to experience the brain health benefits of green space engagement, as regular gardening activity is associated with …

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Going Gluten-free for Your Brain

Web ResultNick McKeehan. The gluten-free diet is based on the idea that gluten—a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye—may be toxic in certain …

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Citicoline & Your Brain Cognitive Vitality Alzheimer's Drug

Web ResultCiticoline (also known as CDP-choline; cytidine 5'-diphosphocholine) is a naturally occurring compound that serves as a precursor for essential cellular …

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New Debate on Hormone Replacement Therapy and Dementia Risk

Web ResultHormone replacement therapy (HRT) is a common treatment for menopausal symptoms .Current guidelines recommend that it be used at the …

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Scientific Review Alzheimer's Drug Discovery Foundation

Web ResultThe Scientific Review Board reviews all grant applications submitted to the ADDF. It is composed of over 150 scientists who possess expertise in multiple areas of …

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Can using the sauna reduce risk for Alzheimer’s disease

Web ResultSauna bathing has been a tradition in Finland for thousands of years and is typically used for relaxation. Finnish sauna bathing involves sitting in high …

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