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AMPLIFY - Health & Wellness5 Health Issues Intensified by Lack of Sleep
Depriving the body of sleep does not only cause grogginess. It causes more serious health issues than that.
New Robin Williams Documentary Sheds Light on Lewy Body Dementia
"Robin's Wish" features interviews with people who knew the actor talking about the disease he battled in his last days, Lewy Body Dementia.
Fauci Urges Americans to Get Flu Shot
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, getting the shot will "blunt" the flu's affect, the top infectious disease expert and White House coronavirus task force member has said.
Genetics and Lifestyle May Explain Why Some Have Sharp Memory in Their 90s
Keeping intellectually and socially engaged as we age "are good bets as protective factors," said co-author Beth E. Snitz of the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania told Newsweek.
Menopause Hormones Linked to Women's Increased Alzheimer's Disease Risk
Scientists believe the association may be explained by changes in estrogen levels.
Dementia-linked Gene Could Raise Risk of Severe COVID-19, Study Suggests
Scientists explored the link between a version of what is known as the APOE gene and COVID-19.
Alzheimer's Sufferer Thinks Ovation for Health Workers in Spain Is for Him
The man's caregiver has told him that people are clapping from their windows due to his musical performance.
10 Musicians Share Stories and New Songs to Raise Alzheimer's Awareness
Sting, Lee Ann Womack, Band of Horses and Sharon Van Etten are some of the other artists who have contributed to a new project by the Alzheimer's Association to help spread awareness through music.
Alzheimer's Patients Can't Afford Medication Because of Out-of-Pocket Costs
If people don't follow their prescriptions they are less likely to benefit from drugs, which could lead to complications and higher costs later on, one of the authors of the study explained.
Scans of Alzhemier's Patients Could Show How Disease Will Shrink the Brain
The study involved over 30 patients who had their brains scanned by scientists.
Ketone diet could protect brain cells against Alzheimer's disease: Study
The findings could have uses beyond Alzheimer's disease, experts told "Newsweek."
This Artificial Neuron Could One Day Be Used to Treat Chronic Conditions
Researchers describe the process that enabled them to make artificial equivalents of two types of neurons—hippocampal and respiratory. They hope that one day it could help treat people with damaged neurons.
Alzheimer's Disease Linked to Gene in Study
"While we can't change the genes we inherit, research shows that changing our lifestyle can help to support a healthy brain," an expert told Newsweek.
Woman Has Extremely Rare Gene Mutation That Protects Her From Alzheimer's
The woman was part of a group of families genetically predisposed to developing Alzheimer's in their forties.
Best Treatment for Aggressive Alzheimer's Patients May Not Involve Meds
Symptoms of dementia, such as aggression, could be eased without medicine according to a study.
Alzheimer's Research Receives Major Funding Across the Nation
Alzheimer's research continues to get major funding from places like the National Institutes for Health, the National Institute on Aging and private donors.
Only Healthier Living Can Slow the Deadly March of Alzheimer's disease
With the aging of baby boomers, the number of Americans aged 65 and older with Alzheimer's is expected to rise dramatically, to over 13.8 million, by 2050, with some estimates reaching as high as 16 million.
Many Dementia Cases Could Be Influenced By DNA Errors
Researchers tried to discover why people with no family history of dementia developed the disease.
Heavy Drinking and Abstinence Could Raise Dementia Risk
Studies suggested drinking in moderation could lower the risk of dementia, while not drinking alcohol and drinking heavily could have the opposite effect. Scientists wanted to find out why.
'Alzheimer's-in-a-Dish' Could Lead to New Treatments
A team from Massachusetts General Hospital has created one of the most advanced models of Alzheimer's disease ever seen.
The Issue Republicans and Democrats Agree On
Alzheimer's is the most expensive disease in America, and the only leading cause of death in the U.S. that cannot be prevented, cured, or even slowed.
Skinny Fat Body Type Linked to Risk of Dementia: Study
Having high levels of body fat and low muscle mass could pose a double threat to cognitive health, scientists fear.
This May Explain How Alzheimer's Disease Spreads
Figuring out how Alzheimer's disease spreads is vital to figuring out how to stop it.
Drinking Alcohol Linked to Alzheimer's in New Study
Researchers believe alcohol impedes cells in the brain from clearing plaque linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease.
France Is Building a Town for New Alzheimer's Research
The new project is being constructed in southern France and is designed to emulate life outside hospital walls.
New Study Uncovers Wiring of Transgender Brains
Being transgender is a trait comparable to being left-handed, according to an expert.
This Mutation Protected Mice From Alzheimer's
A similar mutation was found in a small population of humans, and may have the same protective effect.
Scientists Reversed Alzheimer's Symptoms in Flies
This finding could pave the way for Alzheimer's treatment and biomarkers for early diagnosis.
Animals Can Mentally Replay Past Events
Episodic memory is the ability to remember specific events in sequential order, which allows us to recall past experiences.
Too Much Iron in the Brain Linked to Alzheimer's
Addressing this excess iron could be an effective treatment option.