Articles with the topic: lifestyle

2024 HDBuzz Prize: Social Skills - The Hidden Gem in Improving Quality of Life for People with Huntington's disease?

2024 HDBuzz Prize: Social Skills - The Hidden Gem in Improving Quality of Life for People with Huntington's disease?

We're proud to announce Molly Gracey as a 2024 HDBuzz Prize winner! Could social skills be the secret ingredient to a better quality of life in people with #HuntingtonsDisease? Clues suggest these 'hidden gems' impact #QualityOfLife in HD.

Maille (Molly) GraceyNovember 04, 2024

14 changes for a healthier brain

14 changes for a healthier brain

In 2019, there were ~57 million people living with dementia. By 2050, that number is expected to climb to 153 million. Changes in the 14 factors highlighted here can improve brain health and be applied to Huntington’s disease.

Dr Sarah HernandezSeptember 30, 2024

What does COVID-19 mean for Huntington’s disease families and HD research?

What does COVID-19 mean for Huntington’s disease families and HD research?

COVID-19 update: what does it mean for HD families, how does it impact HD research, and how has it changed the way science works?

Dr Sarah Hernandez and Professor Ed WildApril 06, 2020

Through the eyes of a friend: changes in mood and behavior in early HD

Through the eyes of a friend: changes in mood and behavior in early HD

Companions of HD gene carriers are more likely to notice psychological changes in presymptomatic HD.

Dr Leora FoxDecember 02, 2015

More evidence points to Huntington's disease exercise benefit

More evidence points to Huntington's disease exercise benefit

Two studies show exercise benefits for some symptoms of Huntington's disease. Just don't believe everything you read.

Dr Tamara MaiuriDecember 09, 2013

Do dairy foods accelerate Huntington's disease?

Do dairy foods accelerate Huntington's disease?

Is there a link between consuming dairy food and earlier onset in people with the Huntington's disease mutation?

Dr Peter McColganNovember 28, 2013

Simple rules for a good night's sleep in Huntington's disease

Simple rules for a good night's sleep in Huntington's disease

Prof Jenny Morton's simple rules for a good night's sleep in Huntington's disease

Prof Jenny MortonMarch 25, 2013

HDBuzz Special Feature: Huntington's disease and sleep

HDBuzz Special Feature: Huntington's disease and sleep

Why do many Huntington's disease patients have trouble sleeping, and what can be done about it?

Prof Jenny MortonFebruary 06, 2013

Caffeine, cannabis and caution

Caffeine, cannabis and caution

Does caffeine accelerate Huntington's disease? Does cannabis slow it down? HDBuzz looks behind the headlines

Professor Ed WildJuly 06, 2011

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