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Dr Michael Mosley's trick to reduce blood pressure and Alzheimer's risk in minutes
20 May 2024 13:59 GMT
Dr Mosley said that while breathing is largely automatic, research shows it is also a simple and powerful way to activate one of the most useful and important physiological systems
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Dr Michael Mosley's quick fix to reduce blood pressure and risk of Alzheimer's
20 May 2024 17:16 GMT
People concerned about their blood pressure or risk of Alzheimer's can carry out a simple trick to avoid health problems. The tip has been shared by Dr Michael Mosley, who is an expert on health and wellbeing. Basic breathing techniques can have a …
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Scottish scientists find early Alzheimer's could be 'stopped' using common hormone
20 May 2024 13:28 GMT
Scientists have made a groundbreaking announcement that a hormone found naturally in the body could halt early stage Alzheimer's disease. The team at the University of Dundee has found that leptin, an appetite-suppressing hormone, can significantly …
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Could a new Alzheimer's biomarker help diagnose the disease before…
20 May 2024 12:39 GMT
There are currently about 32 million people globally living with Alzheimer’s disease, with that number expected to grow.
Right now it is difficult to diagnose a person with Alzheimer’s disease in the asymptomatic stage before they start showing symptoms.
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Major hormone breakthrough could 'stop Alzheimer's in its tracks', scientists say
20 May 2024 10:47 GMT
Leptin is a hormone that plays a key role in regulating energy intake and expenditure, including appetite and metabolism. It could be used to stop early stage Alzheimer's disease
Taking the hormone could slow or even stop the disease developing (
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Caregiver should assure Alzheimer's patient gets proper foot care
20 May 2024 10:17 GMT
How important is proper foot care for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia?
As we age, our feet flatten and become wider and the fatty padding wears down, leaving bones and joints more exposed to wear and tear.
Injuries can occur from a simple blister to …
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Dentist explains the connection between Alzheimer's and oral health
20 May 2024 08:22 GMT
This week is Dementia Action Week, an event across the UK that aims to get the public to take action to help improve the lives of those living with dementia.
There are said to be 34.5 million people who know someone currently living with dementia across …
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This New Clue May Signal Alzheimer's Before You Have Symptoms
20 May 2024 05:12 GMT
While we don't yet have a cure for Alzheimer's, a newly discovered biomarker may indicate the disease before symptoms appear – which means mitigating treatments can be put in place, and researchers can look more closely at how the condition …
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Register now for Alzheimer's Walk
20 May 2024 03:52 GMT
CHARLESTON--The Alzheimer’s Association West Virginia Chapter invites the community to join the fight against Alzheimer’s by participating in one of the nine statewide 2024 Walks to End Alzheimer’s. In addition to individual walkers, teams and team …
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Nice toss! Cornhole tournament benefits East Texas Alzheimer's Alliance
19 May 2024 17:24 GMT
East Texas Alzheimer's Alliance held its Bags & Brews Cornhole Tournament on Saturday at Maude Cobb Convention and Activity Center in Longview.
The nonprofit organization offers a variety of programs and resources to individuals, families and …