lifestyle
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Wake up call: Sleep is impacted before Huntington’s disease symptoms appear
7 min read
For Sleep Awareness Week (March 9-15), HDBuzz is giving a wake up call to sleep disturbances in Huntington’s disease. New research suggests sleep changes start early, before other symptoms appear—but there are steps you can take to catch better Z's!
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Brain Gym: Staying Mentally Active May Slow Huntington’s Disease
5 min read
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 Huntington’s disease.
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Decoding apathy in Huntington’s disease: a new lens on motivation and decision-making
7 min read
Apathy in Huntington’s disease isn’t just a lack of motivation—it’s 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?
7 min read
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
11 min read
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.
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What does COVID-19 mean for Huntington’s disease families and HD research?
9 min read
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
8 min read
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
6 min read
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?
6 min read
Is there a link between consuming dairy food and earlier onset in people with the Huntington's disease mutation?
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Simple rules for a good night's sleep in Huntington's disease
7 min read
Prof Jenny Morton's simple rules for a good night's sleep in Huntington's disease