Alzheimer’s disease, a deadly brain disease than can cause loss of memory and mobility, affects millions of lives daily. June marks Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and Virginia Tech researchers are engaged in research meant to advance treatment for Alzheimer’s disease and assist caregivers of loved ones with dementia.
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Walking to Remember
It’s commonly known that physical activity is good for your heart and maintaining a healthy weight. But did you know that it may also lower your risk of dementia? Physical activity has an important impact on brain health, says Manisha…
November is Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month – What if anything can you do to decrease your chances of getting dementia?
The number of Americans living with Alzheimer’s is growing — and growing fast. More than 6 million Americans of all ages have Alzheimer’s. An estimated 6.5 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s in 2022. What, if…