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…
We have selected seven Lifestyle and Culture stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Is copper an unsung hero in the fight against Alzheimer’s disease? When you hear the word copper, you may think of the malleable…
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…
Eating a popular breakfast food could help lower your risk of dementia, according to research. A study found that eating more than one of these each week could reduce your chances of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Dementia is a progressive syndrome that affects almost one million people in the UK. The condition causes the gradual deterioration of…
Getting vaccinated against shingles can reduce the risk of developing dementia, a large new study finds. The results provide some of the strongest evidence yet that some viral infections can have effects on brain function years later and that preventing them can help stave off cognitive decline. The study, published on Wednesday in the journal…
Legendary actor Gene Hackman’s reclusive lifestyle may have contributed to his risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a leading dementia expert. Hackman, 95, was found dead at his home in Santa Fe, New Mexico, on February 26, alongside his wife, classical pianist Betsy Arakawa, 65, and their dog Zinna. It was later revealed that…