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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....

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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...

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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...

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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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GARDENING AND DEMENTIA~ Domenico Pratico, MD, FCPP
Engaging in gardening, whether tending to flowers, vegetables, or herbs, yields benefits beyond the mere cultivation of plants. For many,...

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Mar 11, 20242 min read
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What is Frontotemporal dementia? ~ Domenico Pratico
Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is not a singular ailment but rather a constellation of conditions stemming from the gradual degeneration...

Dr. Domenico Pratico
Dec 26, 20232 min read
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