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The Adira Foundation is inviting people with neurodegenerative diseases and their caregivers to join a grant proposal review committee. A nonprofit foundation, its mission is to unite people affected by some of most common neurodegenerative diseases — namely, Alzheimer’s disease, Huntington’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, and multiple sclerosis —…

FFF Enterprises and Bionews announced today that both rare and orphan disease advocates are joining forces to provide patients with resources to help them connect as a community and continue to manage their health during this time when many are finding themselves alone. Recognized as the nation’s leading supplier of…

Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) continue to make important contributions to the advancement of further understanding the underlying causes of Alzheimer’s disease. After last week’s announcement that BWH scientists have determined that decreased brain activity is linked to a decline in the ability to conduct daily tasks…

Typical daily tasks may not seem like the type that require high brain function. However, activities within our daily routine, which include paying the bills, going to appointments, and even driving — all of which are known as “instrumental activities” — are directly linked to optimal performance in specific…