Author name: Chrishun Brown

Communications Manager for the Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center

Blocking Hormone Improves Alzheimer’s Symptoms; Direct Link Between Brain Inflammation, Neuron Death, & Cognitive Changes in Mice; and more

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Check out the latest in aging advances, research, and events from NIA: NIA statement on CMS Medicare coverage policy for approved monoclonal antibodies directed against amyloid for the treatment of Alzheimer’s — Read a statement from NIA Director Richard J. Hodes, M.D. Blocking hormone improves Alzheimer’s symptoms in mice — An NIA-supported study found that a hormone […]

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Looking for Help With Legal and Financial Planning?

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Many people are unprepared to deal with the legal and financial consequences of a serious illness such as Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia. Legal and medical experts encourage people recently diagnosed with a serious illness — particularly one expected to cause mental and physical decline — to examine and update their financial and health

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Cataract Removal Linked to a Reduction in Dementia Risk

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An NIA-supported study found that undergoing cataract removal was associated with a lower risk of developing dementia among older adults. Researchers analyzed data from a subset of participants from the Adult Changes in Thought (ACT) study. Participants were 65 years or older, dementia-free at the start of the study, and diagnosed with cataracts before the

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🎵“You gotta keep your head up” | Andy Grammer to Keynote MHA’s 2022 Annual Conference

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Mental Health America (MHA) is excited to announce that multi-platinum pop artist Andy Grammer will take the main stage at our 2022 Annual Conference: Forward Together: Recovery, Healing, Hope, June 9-11. Andy Grammer has carved out a prolific pop presence with an impressive catalog of bona fide platinum hits — including “Honey, I’m Good,” “Keep

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