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April 8, 2025 · In: aging, Alzheimers, dementia, health, health span, longevity, vaccines, Wellness

The Shingles Vaccine Could Save Your Mind.

Reading that dementia already affects over 57 million people worldwide, a number expected to nearly triple to over 150 million by 2050, makes my dread feel like a chillingly rational response to a global crisis. ... Read More

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March 29, 2025 · In: aging, Alzheimers, dementia, health, health span

This Pain Reliever May Lower Dementia Risk

The review concluded that the evidence for physical activity, blood pressure control, and cognitive training as preventative measures for edmentia is “encouraging but inconclusive.” ... Read More

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February 27, 2025 · In: aging, Alzheimers, cancer, dementia, health

Could Cancer Hold the Key to Preventing Alzheimer’s?

For now, here are some things we all can do to potentially reduce our Alzheimer’s disease risk: Eat a healthy diet. Get regular exercise. Maintain a healthy weight. Don’t smoke. Limit alcohol use. Get enough sleep. Manage stress. Stay socially connected.... Read More

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September 21, 2024 · In: brain health, sleep, Wellness

Back Sleeping and Your Brain

There is an association between insufficient sleep and numerous health issues, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure, kidney disease, obesity, and depression.... Read More

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August 15, 2024 · In: aging, Alzheimers, cardiovascular health, dementia, health span, longevity, Wellness

New Alzheimer’s Findings Offer a Reason to Smile

Regular exercise improves blood flow to the brain, promotes the growth of new brain cells, and helps reduce inflammation, all of which are crucial for brain health. Regular exercise can reduce the risk of developing dementia by about one-fifth. This number comes from some analysis that combined the results of 58 studies on exercise and dementia. ... Read More

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July 30, 2024 · In: aging, Alzheimers, dementia, health, Wellness

New Blood Test for Alzheimer’s

The blood test’s accuracy was 91 percent in primary and specialty care settings, compared to 61 percent and 73 percent accuracy, respectively, for clinical evaluations alone.... Read More

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Your go-to source for all things wellness. I am Michael Hunter. I practice radiation oncology in the Seattle area and have a particular interest in health. I am delighted that you have joined me here. Thank you.

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