[ad_1] Statins are prescribed to over 200 million people worldwide in an effort to prevent and lower their chances of experiencing cardiovascular events such as heart attack, stroke, and heart disease. For people with diabetes, who have a higher risk of these heart-related conditions — they are twice as likely to have heart disease or … Read more
[ad_1] Metformin is a well-known, affordable, and widely used drug to help manage type 2 diabetes. It helps lower blood sugar levels, improves HbA1c readings (a measure of glucose control over the previous 2 to 3 months), and can help people with diabetes lose weight. But can metformin cause diarrhea? And if so, what’s the … Read more
[ad_1] November 08, 2023 Growing old is often seen as a time of relaxation, spending quality moments with family, and reflecting on a life well-lived. However, what no one talks about is that these golden years can also bring challenges, especially when it comes to mental health. Whether it’s coping with a significant loss, facing … Read more
[ad_1] Dementia is just one thing about me, not everything!” The Animation Working Group was originally established to test animation as a new way of sharing rehabilitation advice for and with people living with dementia and their supporters. The remit expanded to also include a focus on brain health with the information shared being relevant … Read more
[ad_1] Individual experiences, universal themes Over the past six years, Matthew has done runs of the show with three different actors playing the role of Jane and “it’s been interesting to see how the play, as an emotional journey, changes depending on [who plays Jane]”. One actor approached the role of Jane with lots of … Read more
[ad_1] Trualta: Healthcare Training and Support for Family Caregivers November 8, 2023 by Alzheimer’s Speaks Lori La Bey talks with Jonathan Davis the founder and CEO of Trualta, the leading online training and support platform for family caregivers. Trualta offers self-paced training, live classes, and virtual support groups to thousands of family caregivers so that they … Read more