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Alzheimer's disease

Walking a few thousand steps a day may reduce Alzheimer’s risk

A new study suggests exercise may be especially beneficial for older adults at higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
A new study suggests exercise may be especially beneficial for older adults at higher risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

Could dementia patients benefit from an AI companion?

Experts say AI companions have the potential to help keep the brain active and alleviate loneliness in dementia patients, and to reduce the burden on caregivers.
Experts say AI companions have the potential to help keep the brain active and alleviate loneliness in dementia patients, and to reduce the burden on caregivers.

Forum: Explore safer, cost-effective treatments for Alzheimer’s disease

Simply Science

What to know about 2 new Alzheimer’s disease drugs approved in Singapore

One factor that could stand in the way of wider acceptance of these drugs is their costliness.
One factor that could stand in the way of wider acceptance of these drugs is their costliness.

4 conditions that allow seniors with dementia to sign wills

Occasional memory lapses would not disqualify anyone from making a will because such condition alone does not mean the person does not understand what he or she is doing.
Occasional memory lapses would not disqualify anyone from making a will because such condition alone does not mean the person does not understand what he or she is doing.

There’s a ‘double-edged sword’ in your stomach

Scientists are just beginning to understand the microbes that have been with us for millennia – the so-called microbiome.
Scientists are just beginning to understand the microbes that have been with us for millennia – the so-called microbiome.

Serene village in China’s Xi’an offers new approach to Alzheimer’s care

Instead of confining sufferers behind locked doors or restricting them to rigid routines, the village offers an environment that meets them where they are.
Instead of confining sufferers behind locked doors or restricting them to rigid routines, the village offers an environment that meets them where they are.

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