Hypothyroidism & Dementia
May 25, 2022
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A sizable study reveals good news about the possible connection between hypothyroidism and dementia.
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Diagnosing Dementia: Alzheimer’s May Really Be Mini-Strokes
May 24, 2022
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MEMORY problems are too-quickly diagnosed as Alzheimer’s. A more common memory-culprit may be vascular dementia, caused by stroke, mini-stroke and high blood pressure. Learn the
CTE Dementia, Unlike Alzheimer’s, Can Be Definitively Diagnosed
May 22, 2022
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DIAGNOSIS NEWS: CTE dementia can now be diagnosed with certainty. (CTE [Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy] is caused by blows to the head.) This differs from the
Half of Seniors with Memory Problems Avoid Tests
May 19, 2022
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DIAGNOSIS: Many seniors feel their brainpower may not be what it used to be. They also know Medicare offers free cognitive tests. Yet half of
Why More People with Alzheimer’s Are Skinny
May 17, 2022
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B.M.I. & ALZHEIMER’S: Studies have found an association between Alzheimer’s and the low BMI of thin people. The findings suggest this is not a causal
Don’t Use Alzheimer’s Drugs Till You Really Need Them
May 12, 2022
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MEDICINES: Alzheimer’s drugs are classified as “Cognitive Enhancers”. Learn why they are NOT for mild memory problems. Find out why prescribing them for Mild Cognitive
5 Questions To Ask the Doctor About Alzheimer’s
May 11, 2022
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MEDICAL VIDEO: Take an active roll in managing Alzheimer’s. Have an open conversation with your doctor. See 5 questions to ask and which answers to
10 Signs & Symptoms of Lewy Body Dementia
May 3, 2022
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DIAGNOSIS: Learn to spot Lewy body dementia (LBD). LBD is the most common type of dementia after Alzheimer’s. Find out the symptoms that make LBD different.
Hippocampal-Sparing Alzheimer’s Goes Dangerously Misdiagnosed
May 1, 2022
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MAYO CLINIC DIAGNOSIS VIDEO + ARTICLE: Hundreds of thousands of people with Hippocampal-Sparing Alzheimer’s go misdiagnosed. With a correct diagnosis, existing medicines can do more.
Easy Dementia Test
April 28, 2022
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DIAGNOSIS VIDEO + WRITTEN SELF-TEST: Doctors have a better chance of treating Alzheimer’s if it is caught early. CBS NEWS Dr. Max Gomez reports on
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