insert_link Health & Wellness Will a Flu Shot And Pneumonia Vaccine reduce your Alzheimer’s Risk? For years, public health officials have been trying to dispel the myth that people who get a flu shot are more likely to get Alzheimer's disease. They are not. And now there is evidence that vaccines that protect against the flu and pneumonia may actually protect people from Alzheimer's, too. The evidence comes from two studies presented last week at this year's Alzheimer's Association International Conference, which is being held […] todayJuly 30, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness Do These Five Things to Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk by 60% According to a 2019 report by the Alzheimer’s Association, there are currently 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, and this number is expected to more than double by 2050. However, scientists are constantly working on discovering ways to lower Alzheimer’s risk before this projection becomes a reality—and recently, researchers unveiled findings that may put us one step closer to actually fighting off the disease. At the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference on […] todayAugust 21, 2019