Blood test diagnosed Alzheimer’s best; early diagnosis crucial with available medications
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A new blood test can diagnose Alzheimer’s disease better than a memory specialist or…
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Meat-rich diets make Americans more vulnerable to Alizheimer’s, says new study
Kentucky Health News Americans’ meat-rich diets make them more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed Journal of…
Letter to Editor: Terri Burke reminds Alzheimer’s, dementia don’t back down; families, caregivers suffer
November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. My family has been on a 7-year journey…
Most Kentuckians with Alzheimer’s at least 65, have chronic illness, putting them at high risk of COVID-19
People with Alzheimer’s disease are considered at high risk for COVID-19, the disease caused by the new coronavirus, not only…
Bluegrass Care Navigators gets $1million grant to support Alzheimer’s patients and their families
Bluegrass Care Navigators has received a $1 million grant to support Kentuckians who have Alzheimer’s disease and their families. The…
Study finds genes linked to body’s use of cholestrol, fat and heart disease increase risk of Alzheimer’s
A study of more than 1.5 million people found that some of the genes that increase the risk for heart…
On Mother’s Day, here are some tips for celebrating when mom is living with Alzheimer’s disease
Mother’s Day can be challenging for families affected by Alzheimer’s – especially when it is a mom that is living…
New Alzheimer’s Association report reveals sharp increases in prevalence, deaths, costs of care
For the second consecutive year, total payments to care for individuals living with Alzheimer’s or other dementias will surpass a…
Mike Murphy devoted most of his life to coaching Northern Kentucky high school football players
By Terry Boehmker NKyTribune sports reporter Mike Murphy, an outstanding high school athlete and football coach in Northern Kentucky, passed…
Keven Moore: Home DNA kits have become a hot item; know the ins and outs before you order
In theory, you could be discriminated against for health or for racist reasons. In theory. This will probably be a…
SmartHealthToday: Difference between Alzheimer’s, dementia — Alzheimer’s is a specific disease
By Kristen Mees SmartHealthToday Many times you hear people use Alzheimer’s and dementia interchangeably, but they are not the same….
Sule, Alois Alzheimer’s foundations team up to offer ‘Living with Alzheimer’s Disease’ at Beechwood
The 3rd annual Living With Alzheimer’s Disease conference will be held on Saturday, August 26 from 8 a.m. to 1:30…
SmartHealthToday: Nearly 5.4 million Americans suffer from Alzheimer’s, exacts a devastating toll
By Shelly Reese SmartHealthToday In 1983, President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. At the time…
Paul Long: Steve Schwalbach continues dedication to Jackie’s Run, raising awareness of Alzheimer’s
For his run this year, Steve Schwalbach wanted to take it a little easier. Easy, of course, is a relative…
Paul Long: Local runners featured on Inside Northern Kentucky KET episode about marathons, dedication
Emily Leising swears it was an accident. Her goal was simple — to run one marathon per month in 2016….
Fort Thomas man in 8-day ‘Jackies’ Run’ across Florida in memory of mother, Alzheimer’s awareness
By Pat Crowley Special to the NKyTribune Two years ago Steve Schwalbach ran across Kentucky. Then he ran across Ohio….
Paul Long: Runners of N.Ky. are in spring training, and Pain By Numbers has a challenge (a big one)
Saturday morning, 7:30. 29 degrees. The icy streets around Edgewood and Fort Mitchell were filled with runners. The roads around…
SmartHealthToday: No cure for Alzheimer’s but early detection still makes a difference — here are signs
By Peggy O’Farrell SmartHealthToday There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease. But as researchers continue to search for better options…
Elsa Heisel Sule and Alois Alzheimer foundations partner for program in Crestview Hills for caregivers
By Jacob Lange NKyTribune intern The Alois Alzheimer Foundation and the Elsa Heisel Sule Foundation will partner to provide an…