Brain health
New Alzheimer’s Drugs May Not Be the Breakthrough Families Hoped For – So What Can You Do Now?
For families supporting an older loved one with memory problems, news about new Alzheimer’s treatments can bring both hope and confusion. Many people have been following reports about so-called “breakthrough” anti-amyloid drugs — medicines designed to remove amyloid plaque from the brain, which has long been associated with Alzheimer’s disease. But a major new review […]
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These are things that can affect mental health as we age
Collaborative Post Promoting mental health is important at any age because the better we feel, the more energy we have to truly live and enjoy our lives. However, some specific issues can impact our mental health as we get older. Read about some of the most common below, and how to minimise their impact on […]
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Can we slow down cognitive decline? Latest research
Many of us have seen the cognitive powers of older family and friends diminish over time, even to the point of dementia taking over their lives. It’s no surprise that there is huge interest in how we might protect our own brains to at least delay if not even prevent failing cognitive abilities. At When […]
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What’s new in improving brain health and challenging dementia?
Every week we receive news in our inbox around identifying risk factors in mental health and possible ways to avoid them. Here’s our round-up of recent research and thoughts around cognitive health in general and dementia in particular. Causes and diagnosis Widely reported in the media was the story that researchers in Canada had found […]
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