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2 days ago
OMG science

Scientists Find Human Brains Are Getting Larger and Larger

Bigger brains may help stave off dementia
Larger brains could be tied to improved brain health
Health
ScienceDaily
4 weeks ago
Health

Yoga provides unique cognitive benefits to older women at risk of Alzheimer's disease

Kundalini yoga benefits cognition and memory in older women at risk of Alzheimer's.
UCLA study compared effects of yoga and memory training on cognitive decline.
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Health

Is the 100-year old TB vaccine a new weapon against Alzheimer's?

The BCG vaccine was initially developed to fight bovine tuberculosis, but it led to the creation of a vaccine that has saved millions of lives.
Preliminary studies suggest that the BCG vaccine could protect against Alzheimer's disease, potentially offering a cost-effective solution in the fight against dementia.
www.bostonherald.com
1 month ago
Health

Researchers find association between air pollution and Alzheimer's

Air pollution from traffic linked to Alzheimer's
Study found association, not causation
News Center
1 month ago
Health

Immune Genes Are Altered in Alzheimer's Patients' Blood - News Center

Altered immune genes in Alzheimer's patients may result from viral infections or environmental factors.
Epigenetic changes in immune cells in Alzheimer's patients may indicate increased risk for the disease.
The Mercury News
1 month ago
Health

Inside the plan to diagnose Alzheimer's in people with no memory problems - and who stands to benefit

Expanding Alzheimer's Disease Definition
Early Diagnosis for Alzheimer's Symptoms
www.bostonherald.com
1 month ago
Health

Inside the plan to diagnose Alzheimer's in people with no memory problems and who stands to benefit

Expansion of Alzheimer's disease definition proposed to include cognitively normal individuals with elevated protein levels
Controversy surrounding the proposal to diagnose individuals with no memory complaints as having Alzheimer's Stage 1
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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Health

Early blood test to predict dementia is step closer as biological markers identified

Researchers have discovered biological markers for dementia in blood samples that can predict the risk of developing the condition over a decade before diagnosis.
A blood test that combines protein profiles with other risk factors can predict dementia with an estimated 90% accuracy 15 years before clinical confirmation.
Independent
1 month ago
Health

Luke O'Neill: How Viagra might bring even more joy by decreasing the risk of Alzheimer's disease

Viagra reduces risk of brain disease
Erectile dysfunction drug linked to lower risk of Alzheimer's disease
Futurism
1 month ago
Health

If You Have Signs of Dementia, Doctors Found a Way to Help

Healthy lifestyle habits can lower symptoms of dementia and Alzheimer's disease in patients already exhibiting warning signs.
Lifestyle changes could offer cognitive benefits even for people who have begun to accumulate dementia-related pathologies in their brains.
BBC News
1 month ago
Health

Men on Viagra may reduce their Alzheimer's risk - study

Taking drugs for erectile dysfunction may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease by 18%.
More research is needed to confirm the causal relationship between the drugs and Alzheimer's prevention.
time.com
1 month ago
Health

Viagra May Lower the Risk of Alzheimer's

Viagra may lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease
Men prescribed medications for erectile dysfunction had an 18% lower risk of Alzheimer's
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Health

Viagra may help to lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease, study finds

Viagra and similar medications may lower the risk of Alzheimer's disease in men.
Observational study cannot determine causation and further research is needed.
Futurism
1 month ago
Health

Alzheimer's Spread Through Growth Hormones Extracted From Cadavers, Scientists Say

Researchers document first cases of Alzheimer's disease being transmitted between humans.
Patients acquired the disease through a banned medical procedure in which they were administered human growth hormone extracted from a cadaver's brain.
Futurism
1 month ago
Health

Delicious Foods Linked to Alzheimer's Disease

A diet high in meat and processed foods is strongly linked to developing Alzheimer's Disease.
Patients with Alzheimer's tend to eat less fruits and vegetables and drink wine at lower rates.
www.nature.com
1 month ago
Health

Growth Hormone Injections May Have 'Seeded' Alzheimer's in Some People, Study Suggests

Sticky proteins linked to Alzheimer's disease may be transmitted through surgical procedures.
The study does not suggest that Alzheimer's disease is contagious, but precautions should be taken to reduce rare cases.
Medicine
www.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Medicine

Biogen Abandons Its Controversial Alzheimer's Drug Aduhelm

Biogen is abandoning its ownership rights to the Alzheimer's drug Aduhelm, after it failed to gain traction in the market.
The decision to abandon Aduhelm comes after the drug faced criticism for its weak evidence of efficacy, high price, and safety risks.
New York Post
3 months ago
Medicine

Alzheimer's blood test could hit the market in early 2024, researchers say

A new blood test developed by Resonant achieved 100% accuracy in identifying patients with Alzheimer's disease and those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who went on to develop Alzheimer's within five years.
The test works by detecting the presence of DNA released from neurons in the blood, indicating neurodegeneration.
Researchers are also working to apply this technology to other neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's and ALS.
Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Medicine

Defying fate, woman with early-onset Alzheimer's gene joins new drug trial at Park Ridge hospital

Heather Mejia carried a rare genetic mutation for Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer's Disease and chose to participate in a clinical trial to study potential treatments for the disease.
Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer's Disease affects fewer than 1% of people with Alzheimer's and those with a family history have a 50% chance of inheriting the mutation.
The clinical trial at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital aims to delay the onset of symptoms for Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer's Disease.
Medscape
4 months ago
Medicine

Antiamyloid Gantenerumab Disappoints in Phase 3 Trials

Final results of phase 3 studies confirm that gantenerumab lowers amyloid plaque burden but does not slow clinical decline in patients with early Alzheimer's disease.
The GRADUATE I and II trials evaluated the safety and efficacy of gantenerumab compared with placebo over 27 months.
Secondary clinical outcomes did not support a beneficial clinical effect of the drug.
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clinical-trials
www.esquire.com
1 month ago
Medicine

Research Into Alzheimer's Therapy Limited By Lack of Attention to Black Patients

The latest therapies for Alzheimer's Disease show promise but face challenges in reaching all those who need them.
Participants in clinical trials for Alzheimer's drugs are disproportionately White, raising questions about the effectiveness for people of color.
Engadget
1 year ago
Health

Researchers develop blood test that can reliably detect Alzheimer's disease | Engadget

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When doctors need to confirm an Alzheimer's diagnosis, they often turn to a combination of brain imaging and cell analysis.Both have their downsides.The latter involves a lumbar puncture, an invasive and painful procedure that's more commonly known as a spinal tap.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Robert C. Green: By sharing their genetic risks, Hemsworth, Jolie are raising awareness of testing

When actor Chris Hemsworth, aka Thor, God of Thunder, agreed to host a National Geographic series about extending the human life span, he didn't expect to discover a genetic risk of his own.But that's what happened as Hemsworth revealed on an episode of "Limitless" that he carries a common change in the APOE gene associated with an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease.
www.independent.co.uk
1 year ago
UK news

Breakthrough Alzheimer's drug could be in UK use in a year but only for minority

Patients could be getting breakthrough Alzheimer's drug in a year, experts have said, but only a small proportion of patients will benefit unless more is done to boost dementia services in the NHS.Experts estimated that unless there are drastic changes in UK dementia clinics, only 5% of patients eligible for the drug will be able to access it  and most of these will be private cases.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Health

What causes Alzheimer's? Study puts leading theory to 'ultimate test'

A doctor points to PET scan results that are part of Alzheimer's disease research.Much work in the field focuses a substance called beta-amyloid.A new study could test whether that's the right target.Evan Vucci/AP An idea that has propelled Alzheimer's research for more than 30 years is approaching its day of reckoning.
News
1 year ago
Public health

Alzheimer's disease causes, treatments examined at JBL Symposium

October 20, 2022 - Alzheimer's disease is one of the world's largest public health problems, affecting an estimated 55 million people worldwide.
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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
Health

Alzheimer's can pass between humans in rare medical accidents, suggests study

Alzheimer's can be spread through rare medical accidents involving contaminated human growth hormone.
There is no evidence that Alzheimer's can be transmitted through everyday activities or routine care.
New York Mets
New York Post
2 months ago
New York Mets

Art Shamsky pays tribute to Mets teammate Bud Harrelson: 'A fan favorite'

Bud Harrelson, a former Mets player, passed away at 79 after a battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Harrelson was known for his strong defense and was an important player on the Mets' first World Series-winning team.
syracuse
2 months ago
New York Mets

Scrappy NY Mets player who once fought Pete Rose dies at 79

Bud Harrelson, former New York Mets shortstop, died at the age of 79 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease.
Harrelson was a key player for the Mets during their World Series championships in 1969 and 1986, and later became the team's third base coach and manager.
New York Post
2 months ago
New York Mets

Bud Harrelson, Miracle Mets World Series shortstop, dead at 79

Bud Harrelson, former New York Mets shortstop and manager, has died at the age of 79.
Harrelson was known for being a key member of the Miracle Mets' 1969 World Series championship team.
Troy Record
2 months ago
New York Mets

Bud Harrelson, scrappy Mets shortstop who once fought Pete Rose, dies at 79

Bud Harrelson, former New York Mets shortstop, died at the age of 79 after battling Alzheimer's disease.
Harrelson was instrumental in starting and running the Long Island Ducks, a minor league team, which he considered his greatest achievement in baseball.
Harrelson was a key member of the Miracle Mets team that won the World Series in 1969 and also served as the third base coach for the Mets' championship win in 1986.
Faithandfearinflushing
2 months ago
New York Mets

The Spirit of the Mets

Buddy Harrelson was known for his versatility as a player and his impact on the Mets as a whole team.
Harrelson was beloved by Mets fans and will be remembered for his spirit and friendly personality.
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www.npr.org
2 months ago
Health

Blood tests can help diagnose Alzheimer's if they're accurate enough. Not all are

New blood tests can diagnose Alzheimer's disease without brain scans or spinal taps.
Blood tests can quickly identify patients who could benefit from new drugs that remove amyloid from the brain.
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
3 months ago
Public health

Alzheimer's Disease Is a Racial Justice Issue - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Alzheimer's disease disproportionately affects communities of color and is often diagnosed later in these communities.
Structural inequality and bias within healthcare systems exacerbate the impact of Alzheimer's on communities of color.
New York Post
3 months ago
Health

Fasting could reduce signs of Alzheimer's disease: studies

Intermittent fasting could reduce the risk of cognitive decline in Alzheimer's disease.
Feeding within a specific time window can improve memory, sleep, and reduce amyloid buildup in the brain.
Mail Online
3 months ago
Health

Twice-daily electric current therapy could help reverse Alzheimer's

Zapping the brain with electricity twice a day may reverse symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.
All 63 patients in the study showed improved scores in word recall and recognition after six weeks.
New York Post
3 months ago
Health

Alzheimer's blood test could hit the market in early 2024, researchers say

A new blood test developed by Resonant achieved 100% accuracy in identifying patients with Alzheimer's disease and those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who went on to develop Alzheimer's within five years.
The test works by detecting the presence of DNA released from neurons in the blood, indicating neurodegeneration.
Researchers are also working to apply this technology to other neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's and ALS.
New York Post
3 months ago
Health

Alzheimer's blood test could hit the market in early 2024, researchers say

A new blood test developed by Resonant achieved 100% accuracy in identifying patients with Alzheimer's disease and those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who went on to develop Alzheimer's within five years.
The test works by detecting the presence of DNA released from neurons in the blood, indicating neurodegeneration.
Researchers are also working to apply this technology to other neurodegenerative diseases, such as Parkinson's and ALS.
Artificial intelligence
www.thisislocallondon.co.uk
3 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Young Reporter- Advancing AI helping us with diseases

Researchers have developed an AI system that can predict the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease by analyzing a person's speech.
The AI system uses natural language processing and machine learning techniques to extract features from cognitive test transcripts.
The system classified participants into two groups: those likely to develop Alzheimer's within two years and those who are not.
The Verge
1 year ago
Artificial intelligence

The sound of your voice might diagnose diseases

A team of bioethicists is working on the project to study the ethical and legal implications of a voice database and of voice-based diagnostics.
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"Someone could register the patient's voice, and have the app say that there's a really high chance that there's laryngeal cancer, so you should send the patient to be seen by an expert," Bensoussan says.
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Chicago Tribune
3 months ago
Chicago

Afternoon Briefing: Woman with early-onset Alzheimer's gene joins drug trial at Park Ridge hospital

Developers of the Old Post Office faced challenges, including the need for running water.
Heather Mejia enrolled in a clinical trial for early onset Alzheimer's disease.
A fossil skeleton, known as Sue, was discovered on a property in South Dakota and sold for $7.6 million.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Family honors missing grandfather found dead and raises awareness of Alzheimer's disease: 'Take care of your elders'

In the years before losing his memory, Jose Arevalo, 83, would still dedicate some of his favorite norteño melodies to his wife."La Prieta Linda," said his wife, Berta Ruiz, 64, with a soft smile."The pretty dark-skinned girl."Though Arevalo - or Don Lupe, as most call him - lost his memory through the years, he never forgot her: the woman he met nearly 50 years ago and the one who took care of him through the good and bad times.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Oak Lawn veterans get a special message via a visit from schoolchildren armed with chalk and love

The light breeze made the fall leaves on the ground twirl as a group of senior veterans gathered in front of their living facility.Don was wearing his Air Force hat, holding a small American flag in one hand and an old portrait of when he served in the other.Donald Brann is nearing 90, and like many of his fellow veterans at the care facility, suffers from some form of dementia and memory loss.
Medscape
4 months ago
Health

Hippocampal Atrophy May Indicate Diseases Other Than AD

Hippocampal atrophy is associated with cognitive decline in older adults.
Neurological disorders other than Alzheimer's disease may contribute to cognitive decline.
Measuring hippocampal volume changes can help predict cognitive decline and response to AD drugs.
www.nytimes.com
4 months ago
Health

How Menopause Changes the Brain

Menopause may be an important risk factor for dementia later in life.
The decline in estrogen during menopause alters brain functioning and structure.
Symptoms of menopause, such as lack of sleep and hot flashes, have been linked to dementia.
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
4 months ago
Health

Midlife high cholesterol levels increase the risk of elderly dementia by up to 40%

High cholesterol levels in middle age can increase the risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and dementia later in life by up to 40%.
A leading medical expert is calling for cholesterol level testing for everyone aged 40-60 to help reduce the chances of developing dementia or Alzheimer's in the future.
Los Angeles Times
9 months ago
Los Angeles

Expert concludes famed ex-lawyer Tom Girardi is competent to stand trial, prosecutors say

(Luis Sinco/Los Angeles Times)

A government expert has concluded that Tom Girardi, the disgraced former attorney accused of stealing millions of dollars from his clients, is mentally fit to go before a jury despite his diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.Federal prosecutors revealed the finding of Dr. Diana Goldstein in a court filing on Friday, writing that the neuropsychologist "has concluded her examination and opined, among other things, that [Girardi] is competent to stand trial."
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Tom Girardi gave $1 million in gifts to top state bar investigator, corruption probe finds

Disbarred Los Angeles lawyer Tom Girardi funneled more than $1 million in gifts and payments to an investigator at the State Bar and the investigator's wife, a USC accounting professor, according to a report released Friday.The long-anticipated report, the result of a year-and-a-half investigation by a law firm working for the State Bar's governing board, described corruption of the agency by Girardi beyond what was previously known publicly.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Tom Girardi makes first court appearance after fraud indictment

For once, Tom Girardi was silent in court.The disgraced legal legend did not utter a word Monday afternoon during an initial appearance in federal court in Los Angeles on charges of wire fraud that prosecutors have said was part of a long-running scheme to fleece clients.Girardi, 83, sat stone-faced as a magistrate judge, a prosecutor and two public defenders appointed to represent him discussed the mental health of the once powerful attorney, who was diagnosed two years ago with Alzheimer's disease.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Former State Bar employees must answer questions about Tom Girardi, judge rules

A Los Angeles judge has ordered two former employees of the State Bar of California to answer questions under oath about Tom Girardi and his close ties to the agency that is supposed to protect the public from corrupt lawyers.The State Bar can conduct depositions of the two former employees as part of its internal investigation into whether insiders helped Girardi sidestep discipline and keep an unblemished law license while he misappropriated money from his clients for years, L.A. Superior Court Judge Michael L. Stern ruled during a brief hearing Wednesday.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

Tom Girardi firm's CFO embezzled $10 million, spent thousands on escort and real estate, prosecutors say

The chief financial officer of Tom Girardi's law firm embezzled at least $10 million from firm bank accounts and used stolen funds to renovate his Los Angeles home, purchase a Caribbean mansion and shower an escort with gifts, including a $120,000 purse, a federal prosecutor said in court Thursday.Government lawyers disclosed allegations against former Girardi Keese CFO Christopher Kamon at a detention hearing in U.S. District Court in Maryland.
Los Angeles Times
1 year ago
Los Angeles

State Bar reverses course and plans to release records of complaints against Tom Girardi

The State Bar of California reversed course Friday and said it was prepared to make public confidential information about decades of complaints against disgraced lawyer Tom Girardi - records that the agency previously claimed had to remain secret.
Los Angeles Times
10 months ago
California

Column: Plant by plant, flower by flower, he created his own Shangri-La in a Griffith Park nook

(Genaro Molina / Los Angeles Times)

Jose Palacios could have picked an easier spot to get to in Griffith Park - a place to create his sanctuary - but that wouldn't have suited him.His life has never been easy.Over the course of several years, Palacios has regularly climbed the steep North Trail that offers a view of the Harding golf course and the area near the back of the old zoo.
Washington Post
10 months ago
Science

He defied Alzheimer's for two decades. Scientists want to know how.

Brain scans of a man from Colombia show limited buildup of tau protein in his entorhinal cortex, a region that is characteristically affected in the early clinical stages of Alzheimer's disease.(Yakeel T. Quiroz, Justin Sanchez/Massachusetts General Hospital) When a Colombian man was first evaluated by neurologists at age 67, he was cognitively normal, and neither he nor his family had concerns about his memory.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Missing 83-year-old Berwyn man found dead, police say

A beloved 83-year-old Berwyn man who had been missing was found dead in North Riverside Tuesday, Berwyn police said.The family of Jose G. Arevalo had pleaded with the public to help find the missing man after not seeing him since last Thursday.Arevalo suffered from Alzheimer's disease and only spoke Spanish, family told the Tribune earlier this week.
Chicago Tribune
1 year ago
Chicago

Family pleads for help to find missing man, 83, from Berwyn. 'We're faltering,' wife says.

A Berwyn man's family is pleading with the public to help find him after he went missing last week.Jose G. Arevalo, 83, suffers from Alzheimer's disease and speaks Spanish only."My grandfather's just an awesome man.Just has a big heart‚" said Arevalo's granddaughter, Gabriela Zaragoza.She said that as a former mechanic in Little Village, he'd help kids stay out of trouble by teaching them how to fix and tend to cars.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Europe news

Irene Papas, Actress in 'Zorba the Greek' and Greek Tragedies, Dies at 96

She was best known for commanding movie roles in the 1960s but received the greatest plaudits for playing heroines of the ancient stage.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Europe news

Irene Papas, Actress in 'Zorba the Greek' and Greek Tragedies, Dies at 96

She was best known for commanding movie roles in the 1960s but received the greatest plaudits for playing heroines of the ancient stage.
Eater NY
10 months ago
NYC food

Nicholas Gray, Founder of NYC Hot Dog Institution Gray's Papaya, Dies at 86

1. Nicholas Gray, the founder of Grays Papaya, passed away at the age of 86.
2. Gray opened the first Grays Papaya location in 1972 on the Upper West Side, quickly becoming a New York City staple.
3. Gray's legacy lives on in the form
Medscape
10 months ago
Mental health

Deep Sleep May Mitigate the Impact of Alzheimer's Pathology

Deep sleep may function as a buffer against cognitive decline in older adults with Alzheimer's disease (AD) pathology by protecting cognitive reserve, new research suggests.Investigators found that deep sleep, also known as non-REM slow-wave sleep, can protect memory function in cognitively normal adults with a high beta-amyloid burden.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
1 year ago
Mental health

Who is a super-ager? How To Become one?

Super-agers are those people who age better than wine.They do not now have a better physical aging process but they have an exceptionally amazing mental aging.They have a good memory even after having aged so much & their mental and cognitive abilities are like an individual who is almost 30 years younger than them.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
1 year ago
Mental health

Food And Mood: Understanding The Diet-Brain Connection

The study of the diet-brain connection can also be referred to as the gut-brain connection, food and mood, and nutritional psychiatry.As the title suggests, it means that what we eat can have direct impacts on our brains which ultimately reflects the level of our moods as well.Accordingly, when we eat highly nutritious food in the right way, it not only nourishes us but also helps in improving our mood.
Calm Sage - Your Guide to Mental and Emotional Well-being
1 year ago
Mental health

Eating Fruits For Improving Mental Health: Gaining Insight Into The New Research

Eating raw and freshly cut fruits is linked with glowing skin, maintains blood flow, provides minerals and vitamins, contributes a lot of fiber, provides protection against cancer and other deadly diseases, maintains good health, and whatnot!
Queerty
10 months ago
Health

Promising research finds this common HIV drug might also help beat Alzheimer's

There's been some hopeful news in recent days concerning the treatment of Alzheimer's.The brain disorder slowly destroys memory and thinking skills and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks.It's emerged an existing drug already used to treat HIV may have benefits in the treatment of the disorder.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Health

The FDA approves an Alzheimer's drug that appears to modestly slow the disease

LEILA FADEL, HOST: The FDA has approved a new drug that appears to slow down Alzheimer's disease.NPR's Jon Hamilton reports.JON HAMILTON, BYLINE: The new drug known as Lecanemab will be marketed under the brand name Leqembi.Maria Carrillo, chief science officer of the Alzheimer's Association, says it could help millions of people in the early stages of the disease.
Independent
1 year ago
Health

US approves Alzheimer's drug that can slow disease's progress

US health officials have approved a drug that has been shown to slow the early stages of Alzheimer's disease.
he drug, Leqembi, can make a modest impact on the progress of the degenerative brain disease, but it also comes with potential safety risks that doctors and patients will have to carefully weigh.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Analysis | Why Lecanemab Sparks Cautious Hope in Alzheimer's Research

It was long ago - in 1906 - that German psychiatrist Alois Alzheimer first connected a case of dementia to abnormal deposits in the brain.Modern researchers have largely proceeded on the thesis that treatments for the disease named for him would need to clear away these aberrant clumps, consisting of a protein called amyloid, that clog patients' brains.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Business

Analysis | Why Lecanemab Sparks Cautious Hope in Alzheimer's Research

It was long ago - in 1906 - that German psychiatrist Alois Alzheimer first connected a case of dementia to abnormal deposits in the brain.Modern researchers have largely proceeded on the thesis that treatments for the disease named for him would need to clear away these aberrant clumps, consisting of a protein called amyloid, that clog patients' brains.
www.france24.com
1 year ago
Health

New Alzheimer's drug hailed for results but comes with risks

03:27 This undated image shows an MRI image of a healthy brain (L) and an Alzheimer's-afflicted brain (R) with large black gaps where the brain has shrunk.Courtesy of Dr. Timothy Rittman, University of Cambridge, AFP Photo Experts hailed full data Wednesday showing a new drug can slow cognitive decline in Alzheimer's patients, but warned improvements were comparatively small and the treatment can have serious side effects.
BBC News
10 months ago
Health

New Alzheimer's drug slows disease by a third

Health and science correspondent

We could be entering the era of Alzheimer's treatments, after the second drug in under a year has been shown to slow the disease.Experts said we were now "on the cusp" of drugs being available, something that had recently seemed "impossible".The company Eli Lilly has reported its drug - donanemab - slows the pace of Alzheimer's by about a third.
Towleroad Gay News
10 months ago
Health

Inexpensive Wonder Drug Used To Treat HIV Could Cure Alzheimer's, Researchers Reveal - Towleroad Gay News

Researchers have found a new way to potentially treat Alzheimer's disease.And it's inexpensive.Researchers from the UK Dementia Research Institute at Cambridge University found that maraviroc, which is marketed as Selzentry and treats HIV, clears out rogue proteins found in the brain, which could prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's in people's brains.
Futurism
1 year ago
Health

High Blood Pressure May Cause Dementia, Scientists Say

Scientists have long been aware of a worrying link between high blood pressure and the onset of dementia.But now, in a new study published in the European Heart Journal, researchers have mapped how high blood pressure affects specific regions of the brain, unearthing the best evidence yet that the two conditions are indeed connected.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

Study Shows Picking Your Nose Can Hurt Your Brain. (No, Really.)

How often have you reminded your toddler to keep their finger out of their nose?Nose picking is generally seen as a harmless thing people do.Is it gross?Sure.But that's the end of it, right?Not exactly.According to a new study, picking your nose could actually hurt your brain.No, you're not going to accidentally poke your brain while picking boogers.
Futurism
1 year ago
Health

New Alzheimer's Drug Appears to Actually Work, to Some Degree

Last year, the pharmaceutical company Biogen released a drug called Aduhelm.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

If You Need Google Maps To Get Everywhere, You Lose More Than A Sense Of Direction

It's time to switch off Google Maps and pull out a paper map, say scientists from McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario.According to research published in the journal PLOS One, navigating with a map and compass might help stave off cognitive decline and symptoms associated with Alzheimer's Disease.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

These Two Diets Could Ward Off Alzheimers, Study Finds

New evidence in the fight against Alzheimer's sheds light on how specific diets might help protect the brain against some neurological characteristics associated with brain aging and Alzheimer's disease.New research published in , the peer-reviewed medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, has found that people who follow the MIND and Mediterranean diets have fewer amyloid plaques and tau tangles than those who do not.
Fatherly
1 year ago
Fathers

Chris Hemsworth Will Take Time Off Work: "Be With The Kids, My Wife"

What would you do if you heard that you have a ten times greater chance than average of developing a disease that could strip you of everything you know?For Chris Hemsworth, the answer was simple: slow down and focus on what really matters to him - his family.The actor recently shared that, following a genetic screening that flagged his "biggest fear," he's taking time away from acting.
BBC News
1 year ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Dementia study finds no higher risk for goalkeepers

A study of male footballers in Sweden, over many years, found they were one and a half times more likely to develop dementia than the general population.Nearly 9% developed the condition compared with 6% of other people - but goalkeepers were not at higher risk, the research suggests.Heading the ball repeatedly has been linked to brain injury, yet there are many causes of dementia.
www.dw.com
1 year ago
Health

Footballers at higher risk of dementia DW 03/17/2023

23 minutes ago23 minutes ago Players had an increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia.But goalkeepers were saved from the neurological disorders, the research suggests.Elite footballers are more likely to develop dementia than the rest of the population, a new study suggested on Friday.
Inverse
1 year ago
Health

The first study to measure vitamin D in the brain could help reveal how to maintain cognitive health

Getting older is a part of life outside our control.However, most of us have some say in how it happens.The nutrients we absorb can affects our bodies and minds, some in ways we don't yet understand.On the flip side, researchers are still trying to comprehend the various factors that enable our bodies to break down.
the Guardian
1 year ago
Mental health

Daily multi-vitamins may improve brain function in older people - US study

A daily multivitamin and mineral supplement may reduce cognitive decline in older people, according to a US study that is the first to demonstrate they may benefit ageing brain function.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Health

Does drinking alcohol affect your dementia risk? We asked a researcher for insights

A new study looks for associations between changes in alcohol consumption and the risk of dementia, in research that is based on nearly 4 million people in South Korea.Justin Sullivan/Getty Images If you're worried that drinking alcohol could raise the risk of dementia as you get older, a large new study from South Korea can provide some insights.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Law

Alex Murdaugh denies murders, but admits to lying to police

The salacious murder trial of a prominent South Carolina attorney took a new twist when Alex Murdaugh took the stand in his own defense in the killings of his wife and son.A MARTINEZ, HOST: In South Carolina, disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh took the witness stand Thursday.He admitted to lying to police when he said he was nowhere near the crime scene the night his wife and son were murdered in the summer of 2021.
Washington Post
1 year ago
Washington Capitals

Perspective | Anyone whose dad laced up their skates feels Alex Ovechkin's loss

Alex Ovechkin and his father, Mikhail, with the Stanly Cup at the Dynamo Hockey Club in Moscow.(Jonathan Newton/The Washington Post) When Alex Ovechkin stood before his Washington Capitals teammates Tuesday and told them he was leaving, that his father was in Moscow and would likely die soon, T.J. Oshie felt it, because he had already lived it.
www.dw.com
1 year ago
Music

Sex Pistols star loses Eurovision bid to represent Ireland DW 02/04/2023

Former Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon, better known as Johnny Rotten, failed in his bid to represent Ireland.He lost out to the band Wild Youth with their song "We Are One." Seventies punk rock icon John Lydon, better known to Sex Pistols fans as Johnny Rotten, lost out in his effort to represent Ireland at this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool.
news.yahoo.com
1 year ago
Chicago White Sox

Ray Herbert, Detroit sandlot ace and 1962 AL All-Star, dies

Ray Herbert, a 1962 All-Star Game winning pitcher who threw batting practice for his hometown Detroit Tigers for decades after retiring, died peacefully in Plymouth, Michigan, five days after his 93rd birthday.Herbert started his big league career with Detroit in 1950 and pitched for four teams over 14 seasons.
Yahoo
1 year ago
Chicago White Sox

Ray Herbert, White Sox ace and 1962 AL All-Star, dies

Ray Herbert, White Sox ace and 1962 AL All-Star, dies originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago Ray Herbert, a 1962 All-Star Game winning pitcher who threw batting practice for his hometown Detroit Tigers for decades after retiring, died peacefully in Plymouth, Michigan, five days after his 93rd birthday.
https://www.rogerebert.com/
1 year ago
Film

Sundance 2023: Fantastic Machine, Milithusando, The Eternal Memory | Festivals & Awards | Roger Ebert

"I have to be very careful about remembering my memories," says Milisuthando Bongela, the introspective director behind the searing, highly personal documentary, "Milisuthando."In Bongela's poignant recollections resides complexity and confusion, layers of trauma connected to accepted doubts and truths about her childhood, country, and home.
www.dw.com
1 year ago
Health

US: FDA approves anti-Alzheimer's drug DW 01/07/2023

PoliticsUnited States of America Preliminary data from a September trial showed the drug slowed cognitive decline by 27% in patients.It also indicated that the treatment risks brain swelling and bleeding among some patients.The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Friday approved a new drug designed to slow cognitive decline in those suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
Bustle
1 year ago
Health

The 7 Best Supplements For Inflammation, According To Experts

Inflammation is kind of a big deal.It's one of the main drivers of disease and it also plays a role in how you feel day to day.That's why so many dietitians recommend that people take supplements for inflammation.The thing is, inflammation isn't all bad.In fact, it's one of those things that's good for you in small doses.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Health

A woman struggling with early-onset Alzheimer's got a moment of grace while shopping

Joe Arrigoni is the full-time caretaker for his wife Joani who has early onset Alzheimer's disease.Joe Arrigoni This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series, from the Hidden Brain team, about people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else.In 2018, 51-year-old Joani Arrigoni was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease.
Boston.com
1 year ago
Boston

Alzheimer's drug slows cognitive decline in key study

"For Biogen, it puts them back in the Alzheimer's game."
Nytimes
1 year ago
Health

Alzheimer's Drug Slows Cognitive Decline in Key Study

Biogen and Eisai reported the finding from a large late-stage clinical trial of lecanemab, a drug they are developing.
Inverse
1 year ago
Health

Why you shouldn't sleep in on the weekend (sorry)

Sleeping in on the weekend is tempting, especially if you don't feel like you're getting enough sleep during the work week.For example, people who work the night shift have higher rates of type two diabetes and obesity, partly because of issues with glucose regulation.Zeitzer says that sleeping in "leads to a more erratic sleep schedule.Inverse spoke to two sleep experts about the pros and cons of sleeping in on the weekend and how you can develop better sleep patterns overall.While it may feel like sleeping in is helping you "catch up" on sleep, especially if you're sleep deprived, it's probably not working as well as you think, Roban says.
www.npr.org
1 year ago
Arts

Irene Papas, celebrated Greek actress from 'Zorba' to 'Iphegenia,' has died

A 1952 portrait of Greek actress Irene Papas taken in Paris.
Papas died Wednesday at age 96.
Nytimes
1 year ago
Television

Opinion | We Helped Our Father Write His Last Story

Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month.Anyone can read what you share.
As a subscriber, you have 10 gift articles to give each month.
Pats Pulpit
1 year ago
New England Patriots

Former Patriots offensive lineman, assistant coach Guy Morriss dead at 71

Former New England Patriots offensive lineman and assistant coach Guy Morriss has passed away.Morriss died on Monday, Sep. 5 at the age of 71.
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