Damage to female brain function occurs three times faster, even though the adverse effects can be equally damaging to both males and females. These surprising results came from a Swedish multidisciplinary study on alcohol dependence. Researchers from the Department of … [Read more...]
Reflecting on the effect of Alzheimer’s on women
It’s not pleasant to think that 3.4 million women over the age of 65 are experiencing various stages of dementia and Alzheimer’s nor to imagine that by 2050 there will be 8 million women. As I writing this month’s blog posts, it was depressing to find there is no cure for … [Read more...]
The Women of Alzheimer’s Series – Brooke Astor
She was one of the most famous philanthropists of her time and her motto was “Money is like manure; it’s not worth a thing unless it’s spread around.” Vincent Astor, Newsweek magazine Chairman of the Board and descendent of the rich and socially prominent Astor family was … [Read more...]
Changing the Alzheimer’s conversation from cure to prevention
We’ve come to think the best way to fight a disease is to find “the cure.” Money and energy is laser focused in that direction and we believe that eventually the battle will be won. Leading the change in conversation from cure to prevention of Alzheimer’s is Jean Carper. Jean … [Read more...]
What about Vitamin E for Alzheimer’s?
It was expected that the antioxidant effect of Vitamin E would proved to contribute significantly to reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s, especially if given in higher dosages. While some studies showed improvement other showed no benefit and even an increase risk of death. Both … [Read more...]
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