Posts tagged with "Alzheimer’s"

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The Alzheimer’s Association Joins National Charity League

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The Alzheimer’s Association and National Charity League (NCL) announced a new partnership today aimed at educating and engaging 200,000 NCL members in local communities in the fight against Alzheimer’s.   The Alzheimer’s Association and NCL will work together to create greater awareness of Alzheimer’s Association resources, programs, care, and support services for families impacted by Alzheimer’s […]

New Scientific Study by Rice University Biochemists

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Michael Stern and James McNew (Photo by Jeff Fitlow/Rice University) Study: Early, late stages of degenerative diseases are distinct Two-phase theory applies to diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, muscle atrophy Rice University biochemists Michael Stern and James McNew have studied how neurodegeneration kills cells. They’ve conducted countless experiments over more than a decade, and they’ve summarized […]

CBD: A Neuroprotective Wonder

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Over the past century, neurodegenerative illnesses have significantly increased, and some researchers believe that they will become even more prevalent going forward. A study on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia released in December 2017 suggested that 15 million Americans will suffer from either condition, or “mild cognitive impairment” by 2060, an increase of more than 150 […]