Alzheimer’s disease is among the most feared diagnoses, with treatments that may slow early decline but don’t stop the disease. But there’s growing evidence that people could be taking steps to keep their brains healthy and reduce their risk of dementia. Dr. Majid Fotuhi, an adjunct professor of neuroscience at Johns Hopkins and the author…
People who have razor-sharp minds in their 80s and 90s — known as “SuperAgers” — produce twice the number of young neurons as cognitively healthy adults and 2.5 times as many as people with Alzheimer’s disease, a new study found. “This shows the aging brain has the capacity to regenerate — that’s huge,” said study…
A partnership between China’s SciNeuro Pharmaceuticals and Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis on Monday has revived hopes for treating Alzheimer’s disease. The deal, worth nearly US$1.7 billion, grants Novartis exclusive worldwide rights to develop and commercialise SciNeuro’s antibody candidates to develop drugs for the progressive brain disease. SciNeuro’s novel amyloid beta targeted antibody programme leverages proprietary…
A few years ago, my dad was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, just like his older brother and his mum before him. Slowly, his personality began to ebb away. Now, at the age of 75, his cognitive decline is accelerating: he no longer recognises his granddaughters, for instance, and he lives in a near-constant state of…
An estimated 7.2 million Americans over age 65 currently live with Alzheimer’s disease (AD). That number is expected to nearly double to 13.8 million by 2060. These increases reflect more than demographic shifts; they point to a growing public health crisis that requires a new, proactive approach. While chronological age is the strongest known risk…
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Research developments in Alzheimer’s disease, including newly approved blood tests for early detection, have helped patients get diagnosed sooner. With dementia on the rise among younger individuals, the spotlight is on ways to prevent or slow the disease. Dr. Daniel Amen, a psychiatrist, brain imaging doctor and founder of Amen Clinics in California, spoke with Fox…
Bill Gates is speaking out about his personal experience with Alzheimer’s — and his hope for progress in fighting the disease. In an essay published this week on his blog at GatesNotes.com, the Microsoft co-founder and tech billionaire, 69, reflected on the difficulty of spending another Father’s Day without his dad, Bill Gates Sr. The elder Gates…
People who improved their healthy eating in middle-age had a 25% lower risk of lower risk of dementia, compared to those whose diets got worse, according to findings reported Monday at a meeting of the American Society for Nutrition. Adobe stock/HealthDay June 2 (UPI) — It’s never too late to start eating right as a…
Reviewed by Dietitian Kelli McGrane, M.S., RD Photographer Victor Protasio, Food Stylist Chelsea Zimmer, Prop Stylist Christina Daley When you think of anti-inflammatory foods, fatty fish like salmon, sardines and mackerel might not be the first to come to mind—but registered dietitians agree that they should be. Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, fatty fish may…