South Carolina ramps up help for Alzheimer’s caregivers
A new tool will soon be available in all parts of South Carolina to let residents know that help is out there.
Dementia and Alzheimer's in Tennessee: What to know
An estimated 6.9 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer's dementia. That's about 1 in 9 people in his ...
Having this type of fat common in middle age could predict Alzheimer’s — and it shows up 20 years before early symptoms
New research has established a link between a specific type of body fat and brain proteins that are hallmarks of Alzheimer's ...
SC to expand access to specialists focused on Alzheimer’s, dementia care
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s isn’t just fatal but can also be incredibly overwhelming to the person diagnosed and their loved ...
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Belly fat linked to signs of Alzheimer’s 20 years before symptoms begin, study says
As the size of a person's belly grows, the memory center of their brain shrinks and beta amyloid and tau may appear — all of ...
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USF researcher says social support can protect against memory loss in LGBTQ+ seniors
Providing affirming support to older LGBTQ+ adults could be one way to reduce their risk for dementia. These individuals face ...
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Fat in the Belly Correlates With Brain Amyloid
Higher levels of visceral fat were related to increased amyloid, accounting for 77% of the effect of high body mass index ...
Health Beat: Microbiome impact on mind and body
Recent studies have revealed that our gut bacteria plays a significant role in everything from mental health to cancer and ...
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Alzheimer’s may not actually be a "brain disease"
New theories suggest Alzheimer's may involve autoimmunity, with beta-amyloid linked to immune response misfires.
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Alzheimer’s could be detected 20 years before symptoms show
Alzheimer’s disease could be detected up to 20 YEARS before dementia symptoms start to show following a major breakthrough.