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PRESS – Why older adults worried about Alzheimer’s should get their memory tested

By Tony Dearing | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com published November 8, 2022 Jim and Geri Taylor travel across the U.S. and Europe to educate people about Alzheimer’s, reduce stigma and support research. They say getting your memory tested annually can be an important early defense against the disease. (Photo above courtesy of Jim Taylor) …

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PRESS — A radical new treatment for Alzheimer’s makes its way to N.J.

A breakthrough in the treatment of Alzheimer’s has eluded researchers for nearly two decades, but they’re hoping for success with a novel new biotech drug. By Tony Dearing | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Published May. 17, 2021 When you’ve been searching for a cure for Alzheimer’s, and you haven’t seen a single success for …

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PRESS – Here comes a whole new approach to battling Alzheimer’s, and New Jersey will play a lead role

By Tony Dearing | NJ Advance Media for NJ.compublished April 22, 2019   The science of epigenetics offers a potential new way to combat Alzheimer’s. (photo above: Canva)   Scientists have identified dozens of genes that may contribute to Alzheimer’s disease.   But just as genetic makeup plays a role in the risk for Alzheimer’s, …

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PRESS — Is gum disease tied to Alzheimer’s? If so, that might be a clue to a cure

Alzheimer’s patients are being recruited for a clinical trial that seeks to treat a form of bacteria believed to travel from the mouth to the brain, attacking healthy brain cells and causing or contributing to dementia. By Tony Dearing | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Published May. 26, 2020 What’s bad for the mouth may …

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PRESS — 8 ways to reduce your risk of Alzheimer’s (and maybe help researchers find a cure faster)

Volunteering to participate in a clinical trials could help researchers find a cure for Alzheimer’s sooner, experts say. By Tony Dearing | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com Published Mar. 26, 2019 The threat of Alzheimer’s disease looms over an aging America, but could a cure be in the offing? And if so, how soon? Experts …

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Understanding Dementia: Types, Symptoms, and Progression

Dementia is a complex and progressive neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide. It is essential to have a clear understanding of the different types of dementia, their symptoms, and how the condition progresses to provide adequate support and care for individuals and their families. Let’s delve into the key aspects of dementia to …

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Ketamine Delivers ‘Astounding’ Results for Depression

Ketamine delivers ‘astounding’ results for depression, but government ‘road blocks’ make it unaffordable Allan Kelly has suffered from chronic depression for nearly 60 years and has been diagnosed as “treatment-resistant.” For the first time in his life, having tried every depression and suicidality treatment available, he finally found one that worked. But to receive the …

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A Radical New Treatment for Alzheimer’s Makes It Way to NJ

When you’ve been searching for a cure for Alzheimer’s, and you haven’t seen a single success for nearly 20 years, maybe you should try something different. Really different.   That makes sense to Dr. Jeffrey T. Apter. It’s why he and other researchers are looking to enroll people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s in clinical …

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