Facts About Dementia
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U.S. lawsuit alleges clinic falsely told dozens they had Alzheimer’sMore than 50 people are suing a now-closed clinic's former director and its owner, saying were told they had Alzheimer's or another form of dementia.HealthFeb 9, 2017
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Prenatal vitamin A deficiency increases risk of Alzheimer’s later in life: Canadian doctorsNew Canadian research suggests that a vitamin A deficiency while in the womb and as a newborn could be linked to an increased risk of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease decades later.HealthJan 27, 2017
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Could regularly eating mushrooms prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s disease?Scientists are zeroing in on how a healthy diet could help keep your brain healthy. In latest findings, they suggest that certain compounds in mushrooms could delay or prevent dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.HealthJan 26, 2017
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Is ‘flashing-light therapy’ a promising treatment to fight Alzheimer’s disease?Scientists say that flickering LED lights at a specific frequency helped to “substantially” reduce brain plaque and buildup, ushering in a potential new treatment to fight Alzheimer's disease.HealthDec 8, 2016
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World Alzheimer’s Day: 5 misconceptions about dementiaAs the world marks Alzheimer’s Day, Global News looks at five common misconceptions about the disease.HealthSep 21, 2016
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