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alzheimer's disease

breakthrough animal study shows potential treatment for reversing alzheimer’s symptoms
the potential new therapy, which has currently only been tested in mice, shows how an als drug can have significantly positive impact on cognitive decline in alzheimer's disease.
angelica bottaro
alzheimer's disease
dec 11, 2024
while the exact cause of alzheimer’s disease isn’t well understood, researchers know that the brain changes that take place do so because of the build-up of abnormal proteins. these proteins form plaques and tangles, causing damage to nerve cells and leading to symptoms.

health canada-approved treatments: alzheimer’s disease
this complete guide outlines all the treatments available for alzheimer's disease in canada.
angelica bottaro
alzheimer's disease
oct 15, 2024
alzheimer's treatment continues to make progress with research and dedication to finding new ways to slow disease progression and improve symptoms.

study uncovers potential new way to reverse nerve damage in multiple sclerosis, other neurological diseases
new breakthrough study looks to change the way ms and other neurological diseases are treated by reversing nerve fibre damage.
angelica bottaro
multiple sclerosis
jul 05, 2024
new study finds a way to reverse damage in ms, opening the door to new viable therapies.

how i care for alzheimer’s disease: 'give yourself some grace and … find moments of joy because they’re there'
kim's experience caring for her mother has its ups and downs, but she always finds a way to “find some sort of humour” in the more challenging moments.
angelica bottaro
alzheimer's disease
jun 11, 2024
kim and her siblings work together toward an aligned goal: take care of their mother in a way that fosters the best possible quality of life.

my advocacy for alzheimer's disease: from caring for one to caring for all
“everyone could be an advocate as long as you care for your fellow human being. that’s the way i look at it.”
angelica bottaro
alzheimer's disease
may 27, 2024
ron beleno has lived experience with alzheimer's because of his dad, and that's the "why" behind his advocacy work.

5 ways virtual reality is improving patient experiences and health outcomes
vr is taking fake worlds and turning them into real life improvements for a variety of people with various chronic diseases and conditions
angelica bottaro
technology
may 13, 2024
using vr in healthcare can help improve overall quality of life for those with chronic diseases.

study links cannabis use to lower risk of cognitive decline, dementia-related diseases
“the main takeaway is that cannabis might be protective for our cognition"
angelica bottaro
dementia
apr 12, 2024
cannabis could potentially reduce the risk of alzheimer's disease, though more research is needed.

severity of menopause symptoms linked to dementia: study
current data shows that the severity of menopause symptoms and a lack of proper treatments could be used as a risk factor for developing dementia later on in life.
angelica bottaro
menopause
feb 13, 2024
anxiety disorder menopause woman, stressful depressed, panic attack person with mental health illness, headache and migraine pain sitting on armchair in domestic home
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canadian society for exercise physiology
powered by
the leukemia & lymphoma society of canada (llsc)

breakthrough animal study shows potential treatment for reversing alzheimer’s symptoms
the potential new therapy, which has currently only been tested in mice, shows how an als drug can have significantly positive impact on cognitive decline in alzheimer's disease.
angelica bottaro
alzheimer's disease
dec 11, 2024
while the exact cause of alzheimer’s disease isn’t well understood, researchers know that the brain changes that take place do so because of the build-up of abnormal proteins. these proteins form plaques and tangles, causing damage to nerve cells and leading to symptoms.

health canada-approved treatments: alzheimer’s disease
this complete guide outlines all the treatments available for alzheimer's disease in canada.
angelica bottaro
alzheimer's disease
oct 15, 2024
alzheimer's treatment continues to make progress with research and dedication to finding new ways to slow disease progression and improve symptoms.

study uncovers potential new way to reverse nerve damage in multiple sclerosis, other neurological diseases
new breakthrough study looks to change the way ms and other neurological diseases are treated by reversing nerve fibre damage.
angelica bottaro
multiple sclerosis
jul 05, 2024
new study finds a way to reverse damage in ms, opening the door to new viable therapies.

how i care for alzheimer’s disease: 'give yourself some grace and … find moments of joy because they’re there'
kim's experience caring for her mother has its ups and downs, but she always finds a way to “find some sort of humour” in the more challenging moments.
angelica bottaro
alzheimer's disease
jun 11, 2024
kim and her siblings work together toward an aligned goal: take care of their mother in a way that fosters the best possible quality of life.
powered by
canadian society for exercise physiology

my advocacy for alzheimer's disease: from caring for one to caring for all
“everyone could be an advocate as long as you care for your fellow human being. that’s the way i look at it.”
angelica bottaro
alzheimer's disease
may 27, 2024
ron beleno has lived experience with alzheimer's because of his dad, and that's the "why" behind his advocacy work.

5 ways virtual reality is improving patient experiences and health outcomes
vr is taking fake worlds and turning them into real life improvements for a variety of people with various chronic diseases and conditions
angelica bottaro
technology
may 13, 2024
using vr in healthcare can help improve overall quality of life for those with chronic diseases.

study links cannabis use to lower risk of cognitive decline, dementia-related diseases
“the main takeaway is that cannabis might be protective for our cognition"
angelica bottaro
dementia
apr 12, 2024
cannabis could potentially reduce the risk of alzheimer's disease, though more research is needed.

severity of menopause symptoms linked to dementia: study
current data shows that the severity of menopause symptoms and a lack of proper treatments could be used as a risk factor for developing dementia later on in life.
angelica bottaro
menopause
feb 13, 2024
anxiety disorder menopause woman, stressful depressed, panic attack person with mental health illness, headache and migraine pain sitting on armchair in domestic home
powered by
the leukemia & lymphoma society of canada (llsc)
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