lifestyle
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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.
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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 Huntingtonās disease.
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What does COVID-19 mean for Huntingtonās 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?
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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.
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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.
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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?