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Highlighting Mental Health Disparities in Indigenous Communities Affected by Huntington’s Disease
ā±ļø12 min read | Unique research highlights an overlooked mental health disparity among Indigenous North American people with HD – and the need for care grounded in trust, community partnership, and cultural understanding.
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Food for Thought: The Importance of Nutrition in Huntingtonās Disease
ā±ļø8 min read | What if nutrition is one of the warning lights we should be checking earlier in Huntingtonās disease? New research suggests simple nutrition measures may help identify when people with HD need extra support.
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More Than Just Food: The Hidden Challenges of Eating with Huntingtonās Disease
ā±ļø8 min read | People with Huntingtonās disease commonly experience unintended weight loss. A recent article identified the challenges around HDās impact on eating and weight maintenance, and explored how families and professionals navigate them.
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Your DNA Shouldn’t Cost You Your Insurance: What HD Families Need to Know
ā±ļø13 min read | Australia just made history by banning life insurers from using genetic testing against you. But for HD families in other countries, the laws meant to protect haven’t kept pace with the science. Letās break down what you need to know.
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Better Sleep, Better Function: New Study Links Sleep Quality to Clinical Outcomes in Huntington’s Disease
ā±ļø6 min read | Most people with HD report sleep problems, & new research suggests sleep quality is linked to many aspects of living with the disease. Wearables tracked people with HD for a year & revealed better sleep & strength training might help.
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The GutāBrain Superhighway in Huntingtonās Disease: Clues From the Microbes Inside Us
The gut and brain are connected by a busy two-way superhighway. In Huntingtonās disease, traffic on this road may be jammed, detoured, or carrying harmful cargo, linking gut microbes, inflammation, and brain health in surprising ways.
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Body in Decline: Muscle Loss as an Early Symptom of Huntingtonās Disease
Huntingtonās disease doesnāt just damage the brain, it also breaks down muscles and fat, and disrupts nutrition early on. New work suggests thereās a hidden physical decline in early HD, so monitoring body changes could help with better care.
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Appetite for Answers: Does Eating on a Schedule Help with Huntingtonās Disease?
A new review explores whether time-restricted eating (TRE) could help manage Huntingtonās disease (HD) by boosting brain health in animal models. While the science is exciting, there are real risks for people with HD.
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Mind Your Mouth: Huntingtonās Disease and Oral Health
A recently published review discusses the challenges of dental care for people with HD, and the ways that informed dentists and medical teams can help to manage oral healthcare throughout the HD journey.
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Whatās Good for Your Heart is Good for Your Brain: New Study Links Cardiovascular Health to Brain Aging
Heart health has been linked to lower levels of NfL, a key biomarker of brain cell damage in Huntingtonās disease. This suggests heart-healthy habits – like exercise and diet – may have an effect on protecting the brain & keeping NfL in check.