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We are working to defeat this disease and achieve a future in which aging is associated with positive experiences.
We are working to defeat this disease and achieve a future in which aging is associated with positive experiences.
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We talk about Alzheimer's and its impact on those affected and their families.
We believe that only through research will we achieve a future without Alzheimer's.
We work towards changing the social perception of the disease through dissemination and public advocacy.
We put Alzheimer's on the political agenda.
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More than 300 people have attended a new informative session "When you take care of yourself, Alzheimer's takes a step back", held in the College of Physicians of Navarra in Pamplona, an initiative framed within our work of social awareness.
He Dr. Chema González de Echávarri, a neurologist in charge of the Cognitive Disorders Unit at the Joan XXIII Hospital in Tarragona and a neurologist at the Foundation, was responsible for leading the event. During his presentation, he emphasized the importance of lifestyle in brain health and in preventing Alzheimer's. In this regard, he emphasized the importance of following a Mediterranean diet, avoiding ultra-processed foods, saturated fats, red meat, and cured meats, as well as incorporating regular physical exercise into one's routine, a key aspect not only for physical health but also for mental well-being.
He Dr. González He also highlighted the need to avoid social isolation, as interpersonal relationships play a crucial role in maintaining neural connections. He also delved into the latest advances in research, both in diagnosis and treatment, and emphasized that we are facing a paradigm shift in Alzheimer's research.
