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Better Sleep, Better Function: New Study Links Sleep Quality to Clinical Outcomes in Huntington’s Disease
ā±ļø6 min read | Most people with HD report sleep problems, & new research suggests sleep quality is linked to many aspects of living with the disease. Wearables tracked people with HD for a year & revealed better sleep & strength training might help.
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The GutāBrain Superhighway in Huntingtonās Disease: Clues From the Microbes Inside Us
The gut and brain are connected by a busy two-way superhighway. In Huntingtonās disease, traffic on this road may be jammed, detoured, or carrying harmful cargo, linking gut microbes, inflammation, and brain health in surprising ways.
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Body in Decline: Muscle Loss as an Early Symptom of Huntingtonās Disease
Huntingtonās disease doesnāt just damage the brain, it also breaks down muscles and fat, and disrupts nutrition early on. New work suggests thereās a hidden physical decline in early HD, so monitoring body changes could help with better care.
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Appetite for Answers: Does Eating on a Schedule Help with Huntingtonās Disease?
A new review explores whether time-restricted eating (TRE) could help manage Huntingtonās disease (HD) by boosting brain health in animal models. While the science is exciting, there are real risks for people with HD.
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Mind Your Mouth: Huntingtonās Disease and Oral Health
A recently published review discusses the challenges of dental care for people with HD, and the ways that informed dentists and medical teams can help to manage oral healthcare throughout the HD journey.
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Whatās Good for Your Heart is Good for Your Brain: New Study Links Cardiovascular Health to Brain Aging
Heart health has been linked to lower levels of NfL, a key biomarker of brain cell damage in Huntingtonās disease. This suggests heart-healthy habits – like exercise and diet – may have an effect on protecting the brain & keeping NfL in check.
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Wake up call: Sleep is impacted before Huntingtonās disease symptoms appear
For Sleep Awareness Week (March 9-15), HDBuzz is giving a wake up call to sleep disturbances in Huntingtonās disease. New research suggests sleep changes start early, before other symptoms appearābut there are steps you can take to catch better Z's!
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Brain Gym: Staying Mentally Active May Slow Huntingtonās Disease
New research suggests that cognitive engagement – keeping your brain busy with activities like reading, puzzles, or learning new skills – could help protect the brain, possibly slowing progression of symptoms of Huntingtonās disease.
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Decoding apathy in Huntingtonās disease: a new lens on motivation and decision-making
Apathy in Huntingtonās disease isnāt just a lack of motivationāitās a shift in how the brain weighs decisions. A new study sheds light on how targeted treatments could help restore motivation and improve quality of life.
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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.