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Stroke does not affect only older people -Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
Recent statistics reveal that stroke rates among younger adults have surged by over 40% in the past few decades. Despite this alarming...
Dr. Domenico Pratico
Sep 23, 20242 min read
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2024 World Alzheimer’s Month: Shining a Light on Alzheimer's - Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
It's been 12 years since September was declared and celebrated as World Alzheimer’s Month, a global initiative aimed at raising awareness...
Dr. Domenico Pratico
Sep 2, 20243 min read
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Man’s Best friend and Dementia International Dog Day - Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
Man's best friend" is a common name given to domestic dogs, referring to their multi-millennia-long history of close relations, loyalty,...
Dr. Domenico Pratico
Aug 26, 20243 min read
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Good Oral Health May Reduce Risk of Cognitive Decline ~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
Paying a visit to the dentist for many of us is not fun nor a joyride. However, findings from some recent studies are now making a dental...
Dr. Domenico Pratico
Aug 5, 20242 min read
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Did You Get EVOO Today? ~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
If you didn’t grow up with olive groves as part of the local landscape, you might not have grown up with extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) in...
Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jul 22, 20242 min read
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Can ChatGPT help in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease? ~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
The diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) involves the comprehensive assessment of cognitive symptoms, functional abilities, and...
Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jul 15, 20243 min read
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Alzheimer’s disease drug development : an update~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) affects a significant portion of older individuals, with its prevalence expected to rise in the coming years....
Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jul 8, 20242 min read
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The Mediterranean Diet: Past, Present, and Future ~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
The Past More than 70 years ago, supported by the Rockefeller Foundation, Leland Allbaugh published a survey on the island of Crete. In...
Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jul 1, 20242 min read
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BRAIN INJURY~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
Understanding Brain Injury: Causes, Types, and Impacts Brain injuries are more common than many realize. In fact, current studies reveal...
Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jun 24, 20243 min read
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Young-Onset Dementia Tied to New Risk Factors~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
In most cases, Alzheimer’s disease develops after 65 and is considered the result of multiple factors that, by interacting over time,...
Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jun 17, 20243 min read
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What is Huntington’s disease?~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
Huntington's disease (HD) is an inherited genetic disorder that causes nerve cells to gradually die, primarily in areas of the brain that...
Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jun 10, 20242 min read
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On World Environment Day 2024, Why We All Should Adopt an Olive Tree~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
During a recent trip to Lesvos Island in Greece to attend an exciting meeting on Olive Oil and Health, thanks to Fotini and Antonis...
Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jun 5, 20242 min read
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June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
This June, let’s all go purple because this month is dedicated to Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness, and purple is the official...
Dr. Domenico Pratico
Jun 3, 20242 min read
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What is Memory Loss?~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
Memory loss, also known as amnesia, is a broad term typically used for any issue regarding forming, storing, or recalling memories. More...
Dr. Domenico Pratico
May 21, 20243 min read
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What artificial intelligence can do for Alzheimer’s disease?~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder with a tremendous socio-economic impact worldwide. The past decade has...
Dr. Domenico Pratico
May 13, 20243 min read
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THE SENSORY DIET~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
The human brain is the master regulator in charge of receiving, interpreting, and responding to various sensory input from the...
Dr. Domenico Pratico
May 6, 20242 min read
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What Is Prion Protein? ~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
Prion protein (PrP) is a protein expressed in various organs and tissues throughout our body, but it is found in great abundance in the...
Dr. Domenico Pratico
Apr 29, 20242 min read
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Should we talk about Alzheimer’s disease with children?~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
Having an honest and open conversation about Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias with children is a very important and timely topic...
Dr. Domenico Pratico
Apr 15, 20243 min read
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What is hydrocephalus? ~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
Hydrocephalus is a clinical condition caused by an abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid inside the ventricles, cavities that we...
Dr. Domenico Pratico
Apr 8, 20242 min read
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The beautiful power of perseverance ~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
One of the most frequent comments I've heard throughout my career as a physician and researcher in healthy aging is that as people age,...
Dr. Domenico Pratico
Apr 1, 20242 min read
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