Alzheimers

When Rebecca walked into her neurologist's office in November, she was anticipating bad news.She had been experiencing mental 'blips' memory lapses, and mid-conversation blackouts for two years, but blamed them on stress.'I'll just be…

One in two Americans are now expected to develop dementia in their lifetime, with the number of new cases soaring at an alarming rate.  Many of us already know that making simple healthy choices such as eating well and staying active can…

Berries boost your cognitive function. Fish oil supplements can improve memory. Curry cures Alzheimer's.You may have noticed these buzzy 'brain food' claims on the 'magical' effects of certain foods scattered online and social media…

The US FDA has approved donanemab, a treatment for Alzheimer's disease that is designed to slow the progression of early signs of the dementia. Made by Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly, donanemab is a monoclonal antibody treatment that helps…

You may be more likely to develop Alzheimer's if your mother has been diagnosed with the disease, compared to if your father has suffered it, a new study suggests.However, those who have fathers diagnosed with the degenerative condition…

Alzheimer’s is typically seen as a memory-robbing disease that presents initially as forgetfulness, difficulty remembering recent events, and increased confusion.However, some people may present with a lesser-known early warning sign of…

A new blood test that can diagnose Alzheimer's 15 years before the disease appears will be available in the US within days.Patients will be able to order the $500 ALZpath Dx test — which works by looking for a danger protein in the blood…

Lecanemab appears to slow down the degenerative brain condition by a thirdBut the drug has only been tested on patients who are otherwise healthyBy Ethan Ennals Published: 17:45 EDT, 19 August 2023 | Updated: 20:45…

A new vaccine that appears to stop Alzheimer's in its tracks is adding to optimism that this could be the beginning of the end for the disease.  A study of the jab in mice found that not only did the shot clear harmful amyloid plaque…

Stave off Alzheimer's by getting leaner muscles from regular gym work-outs, study saysUS researchers used information from 450,243 people in the UK Biobank studyPeople with lifelong, higher, lean muscle mass had a 12 per…