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• Memory may be preserved in condition with brain changes similar to Alzheimer's disease

  13-01-2021 22:12
  
  Primary progressive aphasia is a rare neurodegenerative condition characterized by prominent language problems that worsen over time. About 40% of people with the condition have underlying Alzheimer's disease. But a new study has found that people with the condition may not develop the memory problems associated with Alzheimer's disease.
  
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• Early warning sign for heart disease

  13-01-2021 22:12
  
  The build-up of calcium in a major artery outside of the heart could predict future heart attack or stroke, a new study has demonstrated.
  
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• MIND and Mediterranean diets associated with later onset of Parkinson's disease

  13-01-2021 20:45
  
  A new study suggests a strong correlation between following the MIND and Mediterranean diets and later onset of Parkinson's disease (PD). While researchers have long known of neuroprotective effects of the MIND diet for diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia, this study is the first to suggest a link between this diet and brain health for Parkinson's disease (PD).
  
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• NHS orders rapid acceleration of care home Covid vaccinations

  13-01-2021 18:00
  
  GPs in England have been told to complete care home vaccinations by the end of this week or 24 January at latestCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageNHS England has ordered a rapid acceleration of care home vaccinations in response to rising Covid outbreaks in which deaths of care home residents have risen to levels not seen since May.GPs have been instructed to complete all care home vaccinations by the end of this week “wherever possible” or by 24 Janua
  
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• Redditch care home one of the first to receive vaccine against Covid-19

  13-01-2021 08:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  Residents and team at Bowood Court & Mews Care Home in Redditch were one of the first to receive the Pfizer vaccine against Covid-19. “It is better than having that virus, isn’t it” said Merric Henson a resident at Bowood Court & Mews.He said he had not worried too much about catching the virus as he felt very safe at Bowood, but he had missed being able to have a hug. “It is human contact you miss. We’ve been so lucky to have visiting rooms installed s
  
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• Excelcare’s CEO leads the way on COVID-19 vaccination roll out

  13-01-2021 05:09 via feedproxy.google.com
  Excelcare’s CEO, Osman ‘Ozzie’ Ertosun stepped up to receive the first dose of his Excelcare.With the pandemic creating many challenges over the last year, Ozzie wanted to lead the way and encourage others to book their vaccine to help protect themselves and the lives of the people they support, their families and also their colleagues.The vaccines are being rolled out across the UK in order of priority, with older adults, frontline health and social care teams and care home re
  
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