Where you live linked to how timely your diagnosis may be …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestDepending on where in the United States a person lives, they may be more or less likely to receive a timely dementia diagnosis. Image credit: ZOA PHOTO/Stocksy.Diagnoses and treatment of dementia vary widely across the United States, according … Read more
Are newly approved Alzheimer’s drugs as promising as we’d hoped? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> After a lull of nearly 2 decades, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved some novel drugs for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease since 2021. Most of these drugs are antibody therapies targeting toxic protein aggregates in the brain. Their … Read more
Heart health and Alzheimer’s: What is the link? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestResearchers have uncovered a genetic link between heart disease and Alzheimer’s. Image credit: Maciej Frolow/Getty Images.There is a known association between Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular disease. Past research shows there may be a possible genetic link between these two conditions. Researchers … Read more
New mechanism for toxic plaque formation uncovered …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestRecent research uncovers new mechanisms for plaque formation in Alzheimer’s disease. Design by MNT; Photography by Richard Bailey/Getty Images & The Journal of Cell Biology, CC BY-NC-SA 2.0.New research shows that glial cells play an important role in producing amyloid beta, a … Read more
Mouse study tests new approach to restoring memory …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestCould an experimental new drug help restore memory in Alzheimer’s? Image credit: Chelsea Victoria/Stocksy.Although Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia, there is still no cure for the disease.New disease-modifying drugs have shown potential, but there are concerns about … Read more
Which factors can help predict cognitive decline? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestFactors including a history of irregular heart rhythms and struggles to participate in daily activities could help predict a person’s rate of cognitive decline. Image credit: FG Trade/Getty Images.A new study has revealed that older age, female gender, irregular heart rhythms and … Read more
Can lowering cholesterol reduce Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s risk? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestResearch sheds new light on the role of cholesterol in brain health. Design by MNT; Photography by Klaus Vedfelt/Getty Images & Ed Reschke/Getty Images.Cholesterol is a fat-like substance that is an essential part of the membranes of all cells.It is produced by … Read more
Processed red meat increases risk by 14% …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestReplacing processed red meat with beans and nuts may help offset the risk of dementia. Image credit: Oleksandra Yagello/Getty Images.A recent study presented at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2024 reveals that daily consumption of processed red meat, such as bacon and … Read more
Can a GLP-1 drug protect against cognitive decline? …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestCan a GLP-1 drug help protect against cognitive decline? Early trials say ‘yes.’ Image credit: Halfpoint Images/Getty Images.Over the last year, the use of and interest in glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists has significantly increased.Scientists have been examining the use of … Read more
14 modifiable factors may help prevent onset …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestThe Lancet Commission outlines 14 modifiable risk factors for dementia in their new updated report. Image credit: Branden Harvey Stories/Stocksy.Reducing the risks of dementia starting as early as childhood could reduce the number of people living with dementia by nearly half, a … Read more