Choosing Empowerment Over Fear of Alzheimer’s
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Choosing Empowerment Over Fear of Alzheimer’s

When we think about Alzheimer's disease, the imagery of a battle often comes to mind. We talk about "fighting" it, "combating" it, and "waging war" against it. While these terms capture the urgency and seriousness of the disease, they can also evoke feelings of fear, helplessness, and overwhelm. At Her Brain Matters, I prefer a different perspective—one of empowerment. Instead of seeing this as a fight, I view it as an opportunity to learn, be aware, and make proactive choices to prevent Alzheimer's.

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Women, Stress, and Alzheimer's: What You Need to Know
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Women, Stress, and Alzheimer's: What You Need to Know

Alzheimer's disease disproportionately affects women, accounting for nearly two-thirds of all diagnosed cases. This blog post dives into the relationship between stress and Alzheimer’s risk in women, discussing how hormonal changes, chronic stress, and neuroinflammation contribute to cognitive decline, and offers science-backed strategies to help mitigate these risks.

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