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Hidden Source Of Alzheimer’s May Lie Outside Brain, Study Finds Hidden Source Of Alzheimer’s May Lie Outside Brain, Study Finds
Hidden Source Of Alzheimer’s May Lie Outside Brain, Study Finds Alzheimer’s disease, long seen as a disorder of the aging brain, may actually begin in an unexpected place: the mouth. Researchers reported evidence that a bacterium commonly associated with chronic gum disease could play a direct role in the development of Alzheimer’s.  The study, published in Science Advances, details how Porphyromonas gingivalis, the pathogen behind periodontitis, was detected in the brains of Alzheimer’s patients. The findings come from an international team of scientists that included Jan Potempa, a microbiologist at the University of Louisville. Potempa said th…

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by Joe Lombardi
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5-Time Grammy Nominee To Retire, Citing Age, Memory Issues: Final Show Set For May 5-Time Grammy Nominee To Retire, Citing Age, Memory Issues: Final Show Set For May
5-Time Grammy Nominee To Retire, Citing Age, Memory Issues: Final Show Set For May It's getting "Misty" in here.  Johnny Mathis, the legendary jazz and pop vocalist known for his romantic ballads, announced this week that he will retire because of his advancing age and memory loss. The 89-year-old “Chances Are" singer made the announcement via his official Facebook page. “As many of you may already be aware, Johnny Mathis is approaching his 90th birthday this year. "So, it’s with sincere regret that due to Mr. Mathis’ age and memory issues, which have accelerated, we are announcing his retirement from touring and live concerts.” The Texas-born Mathis is currently …

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by Josh Lanier
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Memory Matters: Maintain Brain Health With These Tips Memory Matters: Maintain Brain Health With These Tips
Memory Matters: Maintain Brain Health With These Tips According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 5.7 million Americans were estimated to be living with Alzheimer’s disease in 2018. June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month, which brings attention to those struggling with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. As we age, it is common to have some memory loss, or age-associated memory impairment, due to the deterioration of our hippocampus, the region of the brain responsible for the formation and retrieval of memories. Blood flow to the brain can also decrease with age, causing memory impairment and changes in cognitive …

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