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Frontotemporal dementia: What we know about Bruce Willis’ ‘rare’ conditionBruce Willis has been diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which is one of the rare forms of dementia, according to experts.HealthFeb 18, 2023
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New research shows physical touch could slow onset of Alzheimer’s diseaseRecent findings are showing positive results in warding off the chronic neurodegenerative disease.HealthJan 30, 2023
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Experts say Manitoba is unprepared for projected spike in Alzheimer’s casesA new study says Alzheimer's cases in Canada are expected to triple by 2050. Experts say Manitoba's current infrastructure might not cut it.HealthSep 7, 2022
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Nova Scotians with dementia could spike by almost 90% by 2050, study warnsThe Alzheimer Society of Canada found that by 2050, there could be nearly 28,650 Nova Scotians living with dementia -- up from the current 16,300.CannabisSep 6, 2022
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Controversial Alzheimer’s drug approved in U.S. Where does Canada stand?The U.S. FDA authorization of aducanumab, the first new medication to treat Alzheimer’s disease in 18 years, has drawn a mixed response among the scientific community in Canada.HealthJun 10, 2021
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New drug shows promise in treating mild Alzheimer’s dementiaThe news comes out of the annual Alzheimer's Association International Conference.LifestyleJul 27, 2018
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21-year-old cycling across Canada for Alzheimer’s research in grandfather’s memorySkyler Roberts has raised nearly $2,000 for the Alzheimer Society of Canada in memory of his grandfather, who had the disease for several years before his death in Janurary.CanadaJul 15, 2018
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St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation launches fundraiser for dementia patientsThe Hamilton hospital has partnered with Home Instead Senior Care Foundation of Canada on a 65-hour crowd-funding platform called GIVE65.HealthJul 9, 2018
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Be nice to your parents to cut their dementia risk: researchResearch has found those who experienced positive social support from their adult children were less likely to develop dementia.HealthMay 4, 2017
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Is maple syrup the new brain food? Canadian research suggests it could protect against Alzheimer’sIt's a Canadian staple reserved for your breakfast pancakes, but could maple syrup join the likes of blueberries and green tea in protecting your brain health?HealthMar 17, 2016
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