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Norton Neuroscience Institute selected to pilot national Brain Health Navigator program

Norton Neuroscience Institute is one of six sites nationwide chosen to pilot a new Brain Health Navigator program aimed at creating a worldwide model to prevent, diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s…

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Memory, Neurosciences

Eating well means eating for brain health

Maintaining optimal brain health is essential for older adults, as cognitive decline can significantly impact daily life and overall well-being. A brain-health-focused diet can play a vital role in enhancing…

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Dementia, Memory, Neurosciences

Gut microbiome and Alzheimer’s disease study open to public

Norton Neuroscience Institute and Norton Research Institute are enrolling volunteers in a research study examining the link between gut microbiome and Alzheimer’s disease. The 18-month study of people with and…

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Memory, Neurosciences

Lifestyle changes can reduce your risk and may prevent dementia

Perhaps the most effective way to prevent dementia is a healthy lifestyle that takes care of your heart and benefits your brain health, according to a Norton Neuroscience Institute memory…

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Dementia, Memory, Neurosciences

Reducing your risk of dementia

As a person ages, changes often occur within the brain that may influence memory and other cognitive abilities. A large amount of research suggests that a healthy lifestyle and attention…

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Memory, Neurosciences

How to know when it’s time to seek memory care

Dementia is characterized by a progressive loss of mental functioning, whether from Alzheimer’s disease or another condition. The result is an ongoing loss of memory and thinking ability. Dementia also…

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Memory, Neurosciences

How to help someone with memory loss

Occasionally misplacing keys or forgetting the time of an appointment are examples of the normal forgetfulness that comes with age. When the memory loss involves repeatedly asking the same question,…

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Dementia, Memory, Neurosciences

A person can have dementia without memory loss

Dementia is known as a disease that robs people of their memories, but it’s possible to have dementia without memory loss. Dementia refers to any loss of mental functioning that…

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Dementia, Memory, Neurosciences

FDA approves Alzheimer’s drug

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted full approval for use of a new drug, lecanemab, to slow the progress of Alzheimer’s disease. Lecanemab, a monoclonal antibody treatment,…

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Behavioral Health, Memory, Neurosciences

How to help a loved one cope with dementia-related decision-making changes

Dementia and other neurological disorders can have devasting effects on the patient and their family. One of the ways dementia changes someone’s life is its impact on decision-making: the ability…

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What to consider as you age and contemplate whether it’s time to stop driving

Driving and aging, dementia or other memory loss conditions are hard topics to discuss with loved ones. When to stop driving is a difficult thing to consider for yourself, as it can…

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Behavioral Health, Dementia, Memory, Neurosciences

Dementia risk increases dramatically after age 60 — here’s what to watch for

Symptoms of dementia in older adults aren’t reflected in the occasional mental slip, but a more substantial decline — the kind of drop in mental ability that interferes with daily…

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