North Georgia Clinical Research Blog
Early Onset Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s is a disease where proteins build up in the brain to form structures that cause brain cells to die. In turn, these plaques or “tangles” affect the functions controlled...
Understanding Gender Differences in Alzheimer’s Disease
According to current figures for 2022, about 6.5 million people in the U.S. over 65 are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Out of these, 6.5 million women are disproportionally affected by...
Essential Tips on Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
Caregivers are essential to the lives of those affected by Alzheimer’s. When so much seems out of our control, your compassion and love guide them through this transition with dignity...
Alzheimer’s Disease: The Growing Disparity in Minorities
By 2060, Hispanics and African Americans in the U.S. will see the most significant increase in Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. April is National Minority Health Month, and it’s perfect...
Keeping the Brain Sharp: How Memory Games Can Help with Alzheimer’s
The saying goes: if you don’t use it, you lose it. Keeping your brain sharp with games, activities, and learning new things helps tremendously reduce your risk for Alzheimer’s Disease....
Alzheimer’s: Getting to the Heart of Prevention
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is a progressive form of dementia that causes the cells in the brain and their connections to deteriorate. Anyone can get Alzheimer’s, though family history and other...
Make Your Mark with Clinical Trials
Do you have a New Year’s resolution to live healthier? Or give back to your community? Cross off your New Year’s resolution and make your mark with clinical trials! Through...
Winter Asthma Flare-Up Prevention
The colder temperatures and drier air in winter can trigger flare-ups in many chronic conditions. Wintertime is especially hard on individuals with asthma and is potentially dangerous. To keep a...
Know Your OA Triggers
If you have osteoarthritis (OA), you may have various methods you do to help ease the pain. You may take medication, apply topical creams over your painful joints, even avoid...
Fall Foods for OA Sufferers
Pain, swelling, and stiffness are what individuals with osteoarthritis (OA) typically feel daily. When tackling these symptoms, you don’t want to overlook the power of what you eat. With the...
Low T: Truth Through Education
National Health Education Week (NHEW) occurs this month during the week of October 18th-22nd. NHEW focuses on increasing national awareness of major public health issues and promoting a better understanding...
World Heart Day and COPD
Heart disease and stroke claim over 18 million lives globally each year, making them the world’s leading cause of death. World Heart Day takes place on September 29th and serves...