Month: April 2017

What you can do to prevent Alzheimer’s

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You can prevent Alzheimer's. Alzheimer's doesn't have to be your brain's destiny, says neuroscientist and author of "Still Alice," Lisa Genova. She shares the latest science investigating the disease — and some promising research on what each of us can do to build an Alzheimer's-resistant brain. https://www.ted.com/talks/lisa_genova_what_you_can_do_to_prevent_alzheimer_s?utm_campaign=social&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_content=talk&utm_term=science
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Symptoms of dementia

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Early symptoms of dementia (sometimes called cognitive impairment) are often mild and may get worse only very gradually. This means you might not notice if you have them, and family and friends may not notice them or take them seriously for some time.In dementia, the brain becomes more damaged and works less well over time. The symptoms of dementia tend to change and become more severe. For this reason, it's important to talk to your GP sooner rather than later if you are worried about memory...
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