alzheimers disease
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5 Unexpected Things That Seem to Lower Dementia Risk
Dementia, the as-yet incurable loss of memory and cognition, is a devastating illness, both for the victim and their families. And it’s likely to become an even larger health problem over time. Over 6 million Americans are currently living with Alzheimer’s disease, the most common form of dementia. By 2050, that number is expected to…
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The More Teeth You Lose, the Greater Your Dementia Risk, Study Suggests
The more teeth you lose over a lifetime, the greater your odds of developing dementia, a new review of existing evidence suggests. However, older adults who get dentures to replace their lost teeth may be better protected against this increased risk.
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Why Scientists Are Worried About a New Alzheimer’s Drug Up for FDA Approval
The fate of an experimental dementia drug will be decided within days. On Monday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is set to announce whether it will approve Biogen’s antibody-based therapy aducanumab as a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease — the first intended to slow down the progression of the incurable ailment. But either way, the…
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Processed Meat Linked to Increased Dementia Risk, Study Finds
People’s love of processed meat might come back to bite them in the long run, new research from the UK suggests. The study found a link between greater consumption of processed meat and higher rates of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. At the same time, it also found a possible link between eating…