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fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

My parents sold their home of 40 years and retired to Colombia. I moved them back to the US when they both got sick.

Alzheimer's diagnosis forced a return to Houston for parents after 15 years in Barranquilla, Colombia.
#dementia
Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

China's dementia incidence is rising fast outpacing the global average

Preventive public-health measures are essential to address the increasing rates of dementia in China.
SF LGBT
fromNature
2 months ago

Tracking older LGBTQ+ people's health: 'I hear their voices and their stories'

Jason Flatt's research exposes health disparities facing older LGBTQIA+ individuals, challenging assumptions about dementia risk linked to education levels.
Mindfulness
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

A Different Way to Think About Medicine's Most Stubborn Enigma

Dementia involves complex social and familial dynamics, with memory being a crucial aspect beyond mere recollection.
Public health
fromNature
2 months ago

China's dementia incidence is rising fast outpacing the global average

Preventive public-health measures are essential to address the increasing rates of dementia in China.
SF LGBT
fromNature
2 months ago

Tracking older LGBTQ+ people's health: 'I hear their voices and their stories'

Jason Flatt's research exposes health disparities facing older LGBTQIA+ individuals, challenging assumptions about dementia risk linked to education levels.
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Navigating the Caregiving Journey With Mindfulness

Mindfulness helps caregivers travel the caregiving journey with intention, recognizing its unique challenges and avoiding burnout by maintaining a grounded sense of self.
Mindfulness
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Remember When by Fiona Phillips review an unsparing insight into early-onset Alzheimer's

Fiona Phillips details her journey with early-onset Alzheimer's, showcasing its impact on her life and that of her family.
Science
fromNature
2 weeks ago

One potent gene raises risk of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other brain diseases

APOE ε4 increases vulnerability to various neurodegenerative diseases, including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and motor neuron diseases.
fromwww.nature.com
3 weeks ago

How short peptides disassemble tau fibrils in Alzheimer's disease

D-peptide D-TLKIVWC may disassemble tau fibrils, suggesting a strategy to halt Alzheimer's disease progression.
fromNature
3 weeks ago

Research-integrity sleuths say their work is being 'twisted' to undermine science

We try to point out those bad papers because we still believe in science and want to make science better. But, I am very worried about how the work we do in pointing out bad papers is currently being misused, or even weaponized, to convince the general public that all science is bad.
Science
fromHarvard Gazette
3 weeks ago

Why are women twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's as men? - Harvard Gazette

Researchers are increasingly focused on the disparity of Alzheimer's disease prevalence between women and men, recognizing that this cannot solely be attributed to women living longer.
Health
fromNature
1 month ago

What's it like to work with an AI team of virtual scientists?

Montine constructed a team of six artificial-intelligence characters, all powered by a commercial large language model, to examine possible treatments for Alzheimer's disease.
Science
fromHarvard Gazette
1 month ago

An exercise drug? - Harvard Gazette

We know that exercise does so many good things to the brain and against Alzheimer's disease... we actually want to activate these molecular pathways using pharmacology.
Exercise
#neuroscience
OMG science
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago

Taking the long view on Alzheimer's - Harvard Gazette

Beth Stevens' research on microglial cells revolutionizes understanding of Alzheimer's disease, paving the way for new treatments and early detection.
Mental health
fromFuturism
4 months ago

New "Brain Cleaning" Technique Improves Memory in Aging Mice

Boosting the brain's waste removal system improves memory in older mice, offering potential therapies for cognitive decline.
OMG science
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago

Taking the long view on Alzheimer's - Harvard Gazette

Beth Stevens' research on microglial cells revolutionizes understanding of Alzheimer's disease, paving the way for new treatments and early detection.
Mental health
fromFuturism
4 months ago

New "Brain Cleaning" Technique Improves Memory in Aging Mice

Boosting the brain's waste removal system improves memory in older mice, offering potential therapies for cognitive decline.
Exercise
fromScienceDaily
1 month ago

Running rewires your brain cells-igniting memory-saving genes against alzheimer's

Exercise reprograms brain cells at the molecular level, offering insight into potential Alzheimer's treatments.
fromNews Center
1 month ago

Compound Produced by Gut Bacteria May Slow Alzheimer's Progression - News Center

There are differences in Alzheimer's patients and their gut microbiota, and that's been verified by many groups now. Prior research has shown that when you make changes in the gut microbiota of Alzheimer model mice, you in turn have effects on the pathology of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's - amyloid plaques and tau accumulation.
Alternative medicine
#blood-test
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

First FDA-cleared Alzheimer's blood test could make diagnoses faster, more accurate

A new FDA-cleared blood test for Alzheimer's can significantly improve diagnosis and treatment for patients.
Data science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Alzheimer's blood test can spot people with early symptoms, study suggests

A new blood test can accurately diagnose Alzheimer's with high sensitivity and specificity, suggesting a major advance in early detection.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

First FDA-cleared Alzheimer's blood test could make diagnoses faster, more accurate

A new FDA-cleared blood test for Alzheimer's can significantly improve diagnosis and treatment for patients.
Coronavirus
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Why you don't have to worry (too much) about Alzheimer's if you have herpes

Tau and beta-amyloid proteins initially protect neurons but can later contribute to Alzheimer's through toxic buildup.
London music
fromIrish Independent
1 month ago

'You were a true lady' - Mother of music manager Louis Walsh dies following long battle with illness

Maureen Walsh, mother of Louis Walsh, passed away after a decade battling Alzheimer's disease.
She was a cherished mother and left behind a legacy of love and kindness.
fromNews Center
2 months ago

Advancing Research and Care at Alzheimer Day - News Center

Northwestern's Alzheimer Day highlights ongoing research and community engagement in dementia studies.
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

FDA clears 1st blood test to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease

FDA approves first blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease, enhancing accessibility and early diagnosis.
#fda-approval
Wearables
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

The FDA Just Approved an Alzheimer's Disease Blood Test

The FDA approved a blood test for Alzheimer's disease, enhancing early detection and accessibility.
Medicine
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

FDA approves blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer's disease

FDA endorses first blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease, enhancing accessibility and accuracy for patients.
Wearables
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

The FDA Just Approved an Alzheimer's Disease Blood Test

The FDA approved a blood test for Alzheimer's disease, enhancing early detection and accessibility.
Medicine
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

FDA approves blood test that can help diagnose Alzheimer's disease

FDA endorses first blood test for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease, enhancing accessibility and accuracy for patients.
fromNews Center
2 months ago

Pioneering New Techniques in the Fight Against Alzheimer's Disease - News Center

"Our mission is to discover new biology of Alzheimer's disease using novel analytic approaches," Gate said.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Scientists are fed up with US cuts, saying it's 'not worth staying here'

"I wanted to make my home here. I wanted to become a professor in the US and have my own lab here... the government doesn't think our research is important anymore."
US news
#caregiving
Mental health
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Her partner of 45 years developed Alzheimer's. She's sharing their story to 'take away fear'

Janice Goldberg reflects on her journey as a caregiver for her partner Sue, who has Alzheimer's disease, aiming to raise awareness through a documentary.
Mental health
fromAdvocate.com
3 months ago

Her partner of 45 years developed Alzheimer's. She's sharing their story to 'take away fear'

Janice Goldberg reflects on her journey as a caregiver for her partner Sue, who has Alzheimer's disease, aiming to raise awareness through a documentary.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

A New Treatment Target for Alzheimer's Disease

The precuneus plays a crucial role in shaping identity and self-awareness.
Stimulating the precuneus may help mitigate early Alzheimer's memory loss.
Humor
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Actress and comedian Ruth Buzzi dead at 88

Ruth Buzzi, renowned actress from 'Laugh-In', passed away at 88 after battling Alzheimer's complications.
fromSun Sentinel
3 months ago

Is the cure for slowing Alzheimer's a vitamin? Benfotiamine trials underway in South Florida

Participants will either get benfotiamine or a placebo pill, and researchers will follow them for 18 months, taking regular brain scans and blood tests.
Mental health
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Experts using human brain tissue to study Alzheimer's on hunt for cure

We believe this tool could help accelerate findings from the lab into patients, bringing us one step closer to a world free from the heartbreak of dementia.
OMG science
Exercise
fromScienceDaily
3 months ago

Increasing physical activity in middle age may protect against Alzheimer's disease

Increased physical activity between ages 45 and 65 reduces Alzheimer's disease risk by lowering beta-amyloid accumulation.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

More and more older Americans want to know their Alzheimer's status, survey finds

Older Americans are eager for early Alzheimer's detection and treatment options.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

New details emerge as autopsy for Gene Hackman wife's Betsy Arakawa released

The autopsy for Betsy Arakawa revealed that she died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, having fluid in her chest and mild heart vessel hardening.
Coronavirus
#gene-hackman
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Gene Hackman was driving near home three months before his death: report

Gene Hackman, despite being seen in good health months prior, succumbed to advanced Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Gene Hackman Died One Week After Wife Betsy Arakawa Passed Away in Their $4 Million Home, Officials Claim, as Couple's Cause of Death Is Revealed

Gene Hackman died at 95 from cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's, living with his deceased wife's body for a week.
Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome days before Gene Hackman.,
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

An autopsy confirms Gene Hackman died from heart disease

Gene Hackman died from heart disease complicated by Alzheimer's and likely prolonged fasting.
SF parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Gene Hackman was driving near home three months before his death: report

Gene Hackman, despite being seen in good health months prior, succumbed to advanced Alzheimer's and cardiovascular disease.
NYC real estate
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

Gene Hackman Died One Week After Wife Betsy Arakawa Passed Away in Their $4 Million Home, Officials Claim, as Couple's Cause of Death Is Revealed

Gene Hackman died at 95 from cardiovascular disease and Alzheimer's, living with his deceased wife's body for a week.
Betsy Arakawa died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome days before Gene Hackman.,
Mental health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Uncertainty around NIH funding leaves Alzheimer's studies at Stanford and other universities in limbo

Couple prioritizes intentional living and travel as Rios' Alzheimer's progresses, amid concern over funding cuts to vital biomedical research.
Law
fromwww.yourlocalguardian.co.uk
3 months ago

Former pupil makes abuse allegations against paedophile teacher and Scout leader

Mark Cory was never sentenced for his abuse of students due to Alzheimer's and died in 2020 without serving time.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

LeapFrog founder Mike Wood dies by assisted suicide amid Alzheimer's battle: report

Mike Wood, founder of LeapFrog, chose physician-assisted suicide after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's to prevent future suffering.
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Store cupboard food is laced with toxic 'plasticisers', cancer risk

The common foods, especially baby food and microwave-in-a-bag vegetables, are found to contain high levels of toxic plasticisers linked to serious health risks.
SF food
Mental health
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago

Immune-system strategy used to treat cancer may help with Alzheimer's - Harvard Gazette

Inhibiting TIM-3 in mice enhances microglial activity against Alzheimer's plaques, potentially restoring memory function.
fromNature
3 months ago

The future of Alzheimer's treatment

Alzheimer's disease treatment has seen a recent breakthrough, with three anti-amyloid drugs approved, but questions remain about their modest effects and implications.
Artificial intelligence
Mental health
fromNature
3 months ago

Faster, cheaper, better: the rise of blood tests for Alzheimer's

Blood-based tests are transforming Alzheimer's diagnostics, enabling early detection and treatment.
Coronavirus
fromNature
3 months ago

Do infections have a role in Alzheimer's disease?

Viral infections like shingles may significantly worsen dementia symptoms, prompting new research directions in Alzheimer's disease.
OMG science
fromNature
3 months ago

The unusual genetic inheritance that could change Alzheimer's treatment

A woman with a known Alzheimer's mutation exhibited unusual resistance to the disease, challenging existing theories about its progression.
fromNature
3 months ago

Alzheimer's disease: highlights from research

Researchers demonstrated that a type of immune cell, 'dark microglia', linked to neurodegeneration, produce toxic lipids in Alzheimer's, worsening disease pathology.
Alternative medicine
Women
fromNature
3 months ago

Why women experience Alzheimer's disease differently from men

Alzheimer's disease disproportionately affects women, with distinct research gaps that are now being addressed.
#gene-editing
OMG science
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Rogue Scientist Who Gene-Hacked Human Babies Gear Up for More Human Experiments

He Jiankui plans to conduct human gene-editing trials to prevent Alzheimer's disease, despite past controversies.
OMG science
fromFuturism
4 months ago

Rogue Scientist Who Gene-Hacked Human Babies Gear Up for More Human Experiments

He Jiankui plans to conduct human gene-editing trials to prevent Alzheimer's disease, despite past controversies.
Mental health
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Weight loss drugs like Ozmepic linked to 45% lower risk of dementia

GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic may significantly reduce the risk of dementia, offering potential preventative measures against Alzheimer's.
fromwww.bostonherald.com
4 months ago

Alzheimer's disease study: researchers create at-home smell test for early detection

Our goal has been to develop and validate a cost-effective, non-invasive test that can be performed at home, helping to set the stage for advancing research and treatment for Alzheimer's.
Mental health
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

Latest Alzheimer's lab tests focus on memory loss, not brain plaques

A new blood test can better indicate if Alzheimer's is affecting cognitive function, beyond just detecting amyloid plaques.
#brain-health
Mental health
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

I'm a neurologist - I eat these 8 foods to keep my brain healthy

A nutrient-rich diet supports heart, vascular, and brain health by improving blood circulation and reducing cognitive decline risks.
Adopting brain-healthy foods daily can slow neurodegeneration and decrease the probability of Alzheimer's disease.
Mental health
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

I'm a neurologist - I eat these 8 foods to keep my brain healthy

A nutrient-rich diet supports heart, vascular, and brain health by improving blood circulation and reducing cognitive decline risks.
Adopting brain-healthy foods daily can slow neurodegeneration and decrease the probability of Alzheimer's disease.
Alternative medicine
fromMail Online
4 months ago

Ingredient hidden in your spice rack could reverse Alzheimer's disease

A new treatment derived from carnosic acid found in rosemary and sage shows potential in reversing Alzheimer's disease by reducing brain inflammation.
Mental health
fromCbsnews
4 months ago

How taking care of your teeth could protect your heart and brain health

Good oral hygiene may lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease, but more research is needed to establish a direct connection.
#brain-aging
Science
fromNature
4 months ago

Daily briefing: This key protein could be responsible for brain ageing

A protein linked to Alzheimer's could also play a key role in normal brain aging, offering new avenues for combating cognitive decline.
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago
Medicine

Why Do Our Brains Age Faster Than Our Bodies?

Understanding evolutionary trade-offs helps explain faster brain aging compared to bodies.
Lifestyle choices can lower Alzheimer's risk.
Research in biomarkers and therapies is crucial for Alzheimer's advancement.
Science
fromNature
4 months ago

Daily briefing: This key protein could be responsible for brain ageing

A protein linked to Alzheimer's could also play a key role in normal brain aging, offering new avenues for combating cognitive decline.
Alternative medicine
fromNews Center
4 months ago

Alzheimer's Treatment May Lie in the Brain's Own Cleanup Crew - News Center

The study suggests enhancing brain immune cells is a promising alternative to removing amyloid beta plaques in Alzheimer's treatment.
Women
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Aging Women's Brain Mysteries Are Tested in Trio of Studies

Women's brains age more slowly than men's, showing potential for cognitive advantages in older age.
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

After an Alzheimer's diagnosis, a new job gave a father 'dignity' and 'purpose'

Cognitive decline often goes unrecognized, leading to stigma and misunderstanding.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

Alzheimer's was taking her memory, so she started taking a new drug

Drugs like Kisunla may slow Alzheimer's, allowing some patients to maintain daily activities despite the disease.
Medicine
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

When is the correct time to diagnose dementia?

Blood tests may soon replace expensive diagnostic methods for Alzheimer's disease.
Early signs of Alzheimer's can be mistaken for other issues, complicating diagnosis.
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
5 months ago

Trump and Musk Cut into National Institutes of Health and Alzheimer's Research

The recent layoffs at NIH's Alzheimer's center threaten critical progress in Alzheimer's research.
fromwww.npr.org
5 months ago

His genes forecast Alzheimer's. His brain had other plans.

I'm 75 years old, and I think I'm functioning fairly well. I'm still not showing any of the symptoms of Alzheimer's.
OMG science
fromTechCrunch
6 months ago

Exclusive: This founder was worried about his mother slipping - so he created sensors to detect falls

Falls are a significant risk for seniors, often resulting in serious injuries that go untreated.
SafelyYou is innovating fall detection technology to enhance safety and care in senior living environments.
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