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Helping farm families cope with loss

Experiencing loss isn't unique to the agricultural community. However, farmers and their families do experience unique types of loss that can be extremely stressful and have a profound effect on their physical and mental well-being. But even though losses are unavoidable in farming, there are things you can do to prepare yourself for these moments in life. Keep reading to learn about the different types of loss and grief and discover strategies that will help you cope with these inevitable challenges. Types of loss and grief experienced by farming families The types of loss faced by farming
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Helping farm families cope with loss

Experiencing loss isn't unique to the agricultural community. However, farmers and their families do experience unique types of loss that can be extremely stressful and have a profound effect on their physical and mental well-being. But even though losses are unavoidable in farming, there are things you can do to prepare yourself for these moments in life. Keep reading to learn about the different types of loss and grief and discover strategies that will help you cope with these inevitable challenges. Types of loss and grief experienced by farming families The types of loss faced by farming
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Aida Adlimoghaddam Lab

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a multifactorial neurological disorder with no current cure, creating a significant medical demand. Traditional theories attribute AD to the build-up of the toxic protein amyloid beta (Aβ) and the formation of neurofibrillary tangles of tau-protein. However, emerging evidence propose that impaired mitochondrial function and metabolic activity play a crucial role in AD's development and progression. Our laboratory's primary focus is to explore and uncover effective methods for preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease. To achieve this, we apply different cutting
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Aida Adlimoghaddam Lab

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a multifactorial neurological disorder with no current cure, creating a significant medical demand. Traditional theories attribute AD to the build-up of the toxic protein amyloid beta (Aβ) and the formation of neurofibrillary tangles of tau-protein. However, emerging evidence propose that impaired mitochondrial function and metabolic activity play a crucial role in AD's development and progression. Our laboratory's primary focus is to explore and uncover effective methods for preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease. To achieve this, we apply different cutting
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Aida Adlimoghaddam Lab

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a multifactorial neurological disorder with no current cure, creating a significant medical demand. Traditional theories attribute AD to the build-up of the toxic protein amyloid beta (Aβ) and the formation of neurofibrillary tangles of tau-protein. However, emerging evidence propose that impaired mitochondrial function and metabolic activity play a crucial role in AD's development and progression. Our laboratory's primary focus is to explore and uncover effective methods for preventing and treating Alzheimer's disease. To achieve this, we apply different cutting
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Breaking dementia’s stigma: What is Alzheimer’s and what can we do to help?

In recent years, the conversation around Alzheimer’s and dementia has shifted. While there is still progress to be made for the public's understanding of the disorder, there has been heightened awareness of what dementia looks like and how it affects someone. It's permeated pop culture as well. NBC’s hit show “This is Us” featured a main character with Alzheimer’s, showing the intricacies and evolution of the disease. Families of celebrities like Tony Bennett have used their elevated platform to raise awareness of the challenges it can bring. Recently, Bruce Willis’ family publicly shared his
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