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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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14 changes for a healthier brain
In 2019, there were ~57 million people living with dementia. By 2050, that number is expected to climb to 153 million. Changes in the 14 factors highlighted here can improve brain health and be applied to Huntingtonās disease.
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Sheep leading the flock: metabolism and biomarkers in HD
Sheep can help us to identify HD biomarkers and recognize metabolic changes that occur before symptoms develop.
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Through a Broader Lens: Looking at Non-Motor Symptoms in HD
Sleep deficits precede motor problems in HD
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Could muscle problems help explain movements in Huntingtonās Disease patients?
Proper contraction of muscles is crucial for coordination; errors in this process might help explain movements in HD
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Liver changes in Huntington's disease patients suggest more 'whole body' research needed
A new study suggests that liver changes may occur in HD patients, opening up new avenues of research