rachel60+Follow5 Reasons Early Dementia Diagnosis MattersDame Judi Dench is backing a new push for faster dementia diagnoses—and honestly, it’s a big deal. Alzheimer’s Research UK says some people are waiting up to a year just to get answers! Here’s why catching dementia early is so important: 1) Better quality of life, 2) Access to treatments, 3) More support for families, 4) Time to plan for the future, and 5) Safer decision-making. Early action can change everything! #DementiaAwareness #EarlyDiagnosis #JudiDench #Health40Share
Kristi Key+FollowWhen 'Constipation' Was Deadly CancerImagine being told you just have constipation, only to find out two weeks later it’s actually deadly blood cancer. That’s what happened to Ronnie, a super fit stepdad, who went from feeling off to passing away in just days. His family is now pushing for GPs to take subtle symptoms way more seriously—turns out, things like fatigue and constipation can be warning signs of myeloma. Early diagnosis literally saves lives. Beth, his stepdaughter, is running a marathon to raise awareness. Wild, right? #HealthAwareness #Myeloma #EarlyDiagnosis #Health70Share
Joseph Bradley+FollowDouble Vision? Don’t Ignore It!Did you know that double vision or droopy eyelids could be early signs of myasthenia gravis? Up to 90% of people with this rare autoimmune disorder notice these eye symptoms first—way before it gets worse. The wild part? It can take up to 2 years to get diagnosed because the symptoms come and go. Catching these signs early could make a huge difference in treatment and research! #MyastheniaGravis #HealthAwareness #AutoimmuneDisorders #EarlyDiagnosis #Health120Share
Joseph Bradley+FollowNew Hope for Early Autism DiagnosisA new tool called Autism Eyes, developed by Cleveland Clinic, could revolutionize early autism diagnosis by measuring a child's eye movements. This means faster results and quicker access to treatment during crucial early years. With April being Autism Acceptance Month, it’s great to see progress like this paving the way for better outcomes! 💙 #AutismAwareness #EarlyDiagnosis #AutismAcceptance #Health70Share
