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
Shingles linked to subjective cognitive decline …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> Share on PinterestNew research links shingles with a higher risk of experiencing cognitive decline. Image credit: Axel Heimken/picture alliance via Getty Images.If a person has had shingles, they are at higher risk of subjective cognitive decline, which may lead to further cognitive issues, says a … 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
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
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