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Ask the Doctor: September 2021

Aug 24, 2021 · · Aging & Independence
Q. What does the new Alzheimer’s disease drug do, who is it for, and why is it so controversial? A. Aducanumab (Aduhelm) is the first new U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)- approved drug to treat Alzheimer’s in almost two decades. The controversy for the approval has been widespread, with … Read More

News Briefs: September 2021

Aug 24, 2021 · · Aging & Independence
Exercise Reduces COVID-19 Severity Sedentary people infected with the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) that causes COVID-19 disease had greater risk of hospitalization, admission to the intensive care unit (ICU), and death compared to infected people who were consistently meeting recommended exercise guidelines. This conclusion was based upon analyzing data from 48,440 … Read More

New AD Drug: Is It for You?

Aug 24, 2021 · · Aging & Independence
You likely have seen news reports about a new drug—aducanumab (Aduhelm®)—that was recently approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Although it’s the first new AD drug to be approved in nearly 20 years, many questions remain about its effectiveness and safety. Aducanumab … Read More
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MIND Diet Best for Improved Cognition

Aug 24, 2021 · · Aging & Independence
There may be an association between following the Mediterranean-DASH diet intervention for neurodegenerative delay (MIND) diet and cognitive functioning in older adults, according to researchers. All 13 studies included in the review indicated that following the MIND diet was positively associated with some, but not all, areas related to cognitive … Read More

News Briefs: August 2021

Jul 22, 2021 · · Aging & Independence
Ultra-Processed Foods and Mortality Researchers based in Italy wanted to know if ultra-processed convenience foods (UPFs) might play a role in premature death. UPFs are those that are commercially made, typically quite high in sugar and fat, and come packaged in a box, bag, or plastic container. Examples of UPFs … Read More

Be Careful With Central Nervous System Medications

Jul 22, 2021 · · Aging & Independence
Like the population at large, it’s not unusual for people with dementia to also experience and be treated for mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbances. “Cognitive behavioral therapy and medications are both effective in treating depression and anxiety,” says Grace Cheng, PharmD, UCLA Medical Center. “However, … Read More

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