A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Another Alzheimer’s blood test gets OK from FDA The US Food and Drug Administration has cleared Roche and partner Eli Lilly’s blood test to help identify signs of Alzheimer’s disease in people age 55 and older with cognitive decline. Read more. Different inflammatory processes
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Lifestyle changes may slash dementia cases but how do we reach that goal? A new study says although almost 50% of all dementia cases could be prevented through modifiable risk factors, current public health approaches may not be helping enough to drive people to
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia An AI model could change how we prevent Alzheimer’s AI is helping scientists integrate biological data to find new biomarkers that predict Alzheimer’s risk. Read more. Eating more ultra-processed foods may raise dementia risk by 58%, Harvard study finds According to a new
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia FDA approves a second drug for agitation associated with Alzheimer’s disease – and it’s not an antipsychotic medication On April 30, the FDA granted approval for a combination medication of dextromethorphan and bupropion for the treatment of agitation in Alzheimer’s disease. Read more.
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia ‘Passive’ screen time may raise dementia risk. How to keep your brain engaged. It’s not just how much time you spend sitting, but what you’re doing while sitting that may affect your health. Read more. How AI and advanced computing are accelerating Alzheimer’s
A recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia To reduce Alzheimer’s risk, focus on overall health Researchers across USC are studying how lifestyle and environment influence dementia risk and resilience. They’re finding that what’s good for the body is also good for the brain. Read more. Deep sleep may help protect against Alzheimer’s
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Walking a few thousand steps a day may reduce Alzheimer’s risk A new study suggests that exercise can be particularly beneficial for older people at a higher risk for the disease. Read more. Optimal cardiovascular health among people with Type 2 diabetes may
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia Dementia linked to problems with brain’s waste-clearance system Researchers found that disruptions in the brain’s waste-removal process may explain why poor sleep and cardiovascular issues raise dementia risk. Read more. Trying to keep your brain young? A big new study find these
10 Ways Diabetes and Dementia Are Linked The link between diabetes and dementia is becoming increasingly clear. New research shows how blood sugar problems affect brain health and vice versa. Read more. Scientists look to commercial dyes to help them diagnose dementia UC San Francisco chemists are exploring how repurposed industrial dyes could help
A monthly recap of the latest news about Alzheimer’s and dementia What makes a SuperAger? For 25 years, scientists at Northwestern Medicine have been studying individuals aged 80 and older — dubbed “SuperAgers” — to better understand what makes them tick. Read more. People carrying two copies of ‘Alzheimer’s gene’ lowered risk by 35%
