Blood tests that confirm Alzheimer’s disease expected soon
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Alicia Lasek
Jul 16, 2019
A path to quicker and easier diagnosis seems near. Blood tests have the potential to replace costly and intrusive diagnostics.
Active lifestyle may slow inherited frontotemporal dementia
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 08, 2020
A lifestyle that’s physically and mentally active may help slow the progression of inherited frontotemporal dementia, according to an ongoing study.
Manageable risks for dementia and heart disease are closely linked, AHA’s annual report finds
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Alicia Lasek
Jan 27, 2022
There is growing evidence that what is good for the heart is good for the brain. But that knowledge and awareness has not yet trickled down to patients, the authors say.
Moderately intense physical activity key to cutting dementia risk: study
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Alicia Lasek
Feb 01, 2023
For each additional 31 minutes per day of moderate-to-vigorous activity, there is 21% lower risk of dementia for senior women, researchers report.