Emotional & Mental Well-being

• What’s AlzMeter?

  

  I spent 18 years as the CEO & CFO of a neuroscience research company. I’ll never forget the keynote speaker at an Alzheimer’s conference I attended 7 years ago. Her research showed that moderate exercise reduces cognitive decline. She said “If we could put exercise into a pill, we’d be billionaires.” That stuck with me. Not because the money, but because the lost opportunity to transform lives. And so I began my journey dreaming up a way to deliver that “therapy”, without a magic pill, to convey the benefits of exercise and the many other lifestyle choices that researchers estimate…

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• The Pros and Cons of Leqembi: A Closer Look at the Accessibility of the FDA-Approved Alzheimer’s Treatment

  

  Alzheimer’s disease treatment options have finally expanded with the recent full approval of Leqembi by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This approval has brought a mixture of hope and concerns, as the drug’s potential benefits and drawbacks are evaluated. Below we delve into the pros and cons of Leqembi, while also considering its accessibility for those in need. The Pros: The Cons: Accessibility Considerations: While Leqembi’s approval is a step in the right direction, its accessibility raises important questions. The limited number of doctors and specialized clinics capable of administering the drug could hinder its distribution, exacerbating existing healthcare…

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