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The Surprising Connection Between Lithium and Dementia
Manage episode 516758298 series 3465931
Many caregivers are asking about the surprising connection between lithium and dementia after a recent Harvard study sparked headlines. In this video, I break down what researchers actually found, what it could mean for Alzheimer's disease, and what caregivers should not do without medical guidance.
You'll learn how lithium affects brain cells, why scientists are hopeful, and the important safety reminders every caregiver should know. Read the study here: https://hms.harvard.edu/news/could-lithium-explain-treat-alzheimers-disease
158 episodes
Manage episode 516758298 series 3465931
Many caregivers are asking about the surprising connection between lithium and dementia after a recent Harvard study sparked headlines. In this video, I break down what researchers actually found, what it could mean for Alzheimer's disease, and what caregivers should not do without medical guidance.
You'll learn how lithium affects brain cells, why scientists are hopeful, and the important safety reminders every caregiver should know. Read the study here: https://hms.harvard.edu/news/could-lithium-explain-treat-alzheimers-disease
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