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In this article, Summary of Blood Biomarker Tests for Alzheimer’s and Other Dementias, Dr. Ilene Naomi Rusk, member of the Sharp Again Medical Advisory Board, takes a deeper dive into this important new development in the fight against Alzheimer’s and Dementia.
Another article about a new blood test that can diagnose Alzheimer’s years ahead of the onset of symptoms can be found here.
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Dementia is not a diagnosis
Getting the right diagnosis is crucial to treating memory loss. Saying that someone has dementia is like saying that someone has a headache—it doesn’t imply anything about the underlying cause. Similarly, dementia can also be caused by things that are relatively benign, such as a vitamin deficiency or a thyroid disorder, or by more serious disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease or frontotemporal dementia.
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Gene Therapy Research for Alzheimer’s shows promise
Unlike existing treatments for Alzheimer’s that target unhealthy protein deposits in the brain, this new approach could help address the root cause of Alzheimer’s disease by influencing the behavior of brain cells themselves.
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The Secret of Super Agers
Super Agers are people in their 80’s and 90’s who have the same memory ability of someone 20 to 30 years younger. Do they have something in common? If so, what is it?
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Understanding the “Doorway Effect”
Have you ever walked into a room with a specific task in mind, only to freeze and wonder, “Why did I come in here?” If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. This phenomenon is called the doorway effect, and it’s something many people experience, especially as we get older.
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Sharp Again’s founder Lisa Feiner talks with Dr. Nate Bergman of “Evolving Past Alzheimers” about A Roadmap to Reversal (45 minutes)
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Herby Quinoa Bowl
This is a great recipe, using the last of summer’s vegetables in an easy, light dinner or lunch bowl. For a bit more staying power, add canned salmon or sardines.
Click here for the recipe.
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