Study finds personalized coaching could help prevent Alzheimer's
A personalized coaching approach could help prevent Alzheimer's in people at risk of developing the disease.
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Lifestyle coaching could help prevent Alzheimer's disease
A personalized coaching approach could help prevent Alzheimer's in people at risk of developing the disease. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
New "brain care score" from MGH can test your risk for dementia, stroke
The test is a simple series of questions that you can answer in a few minutes.
Annual Walk to End Alzheimer's held in Andover
Nationally, the walk takes place in more than 600 communities and is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research.
Annual Walk to End Alzheimer's held in Andover
Nationally, the walk takes place in more than 600 communities and is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research.
Man walking for his wife in this year's Walk to End Alzheimer's in Andover
This weekend, about 16 hundred people and counting, are walking to raise money to end Alzheimer's. Mr. David Olson is a first-time participant in the walk in Northeastern Massachusetts this year.
"It's a challenge": Man walking for his wife in this year's Walk to End Alzheimer's in Andover
This weekend, about 16 hundred people and counting, are walking to raise money to end Alzheimer's. Mr. David Olson is a first-time participant in the walk in Northeastern Massachusetts this year.
FDA approves Lecanemab, first drug to slow early Alzheimer's disease
Unlike previous drugs, this one seems to work, at least modestly, to slow the progression of the disease in patients with early Alzheimer's.
First drug to slow early Alzheimer's disease, Lacenemab, approved by FDA
Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Mass General using AI to identify patients at risk for Alzheimer's
Artificial intelligence could help identify people at risk for Alzheimer's disease.
Artificial Intelligence used at Mass General to identify patients at risk for Alzheimer's
Artificial intelligence could help identify people at risk for Alzheimer's disease. WBZ-TV's Dr. Mallika Marshall reports.
Alzheimer's blood marker might help detect disease years before symptoms
A marker in the blood may help detect Alzheimer's disease years before a patient develops symptoms.
FDA approves new, locally-researched treatment for early Alzheimer's
Lecanemab is one of the first experimental dementia drugs to appear to slow the progression of cognitive decline.
Brain's immune cells could help slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease
Doctors may one day be able to enlist the help of a person's own system to slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease.
Doctors may be able to diagnose Alzheimer's disease with urine test
Researchers studied 574 people with varying degrees of cognitive function and found formic acid in the urine of people with mild symptoms.
Researchers say drinking green tea may help protect your brain
Drinking green tea may be another way to protect your brain against cognitive loss.
Alzheimer's drug shows hopeful results in clinical trial
The Alzheimer's Association expressed hope over the results.
BU Study Says Blood Sugar, Cholesterol Levels At Age 35 Linked To Later Alzheimer's Risk
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Renowned Flutist Eugenia Zukerman Shares Importance Of Music Since Her Alzheimer's Diagnosis
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Alzheimer's Disease Nasal Vaccine To Be Tested At Brigham And Women's Hospital
Brigham and Women's Hospital is going to test a nasal vaccine for Alzheimer's Disease.
FDA Approves Biogen's Aducanumab As First New Alzheimer's Drug In Nearly 20 Years
The FDA approved the first new drug for Alzheimer's disease in nearly 20 years Monday, even though the decision to greenlight Biogen's new drug has been fraught with controversy.
Alzheimer's Association Launches Awareness Campaign During April To Reduce Stigma
Their ultimate goal is to eliminate Alzheimer's disease but until then they provide education, support groups, and resources for families dealing with the disease.
Greater Boston Walk To End Alzheimer's Underway
The annual Greater Boston Walk to End Alzheimer's disease is underway, despite the pandemic.
New England Living: Dr. Rudolph Tanzi Discusses Dramatic Breakthroughs In Alzheimer's Research
Dr. Rudolph Tanzi is known as the "Rock Star Scientist" for very good reason.
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Study finds personalized coaching could help prevent Alzheimer's
A personalized coaching approach could help prevent Alzheimer's in people at risk of developing the disease.
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