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Scientists say 40p worth of superfood every week can almost halve Alzheimer's risk
11 Apr 2025 12:59 GMT
It can also help reduce anxiety and depression, but many of us are not eating enough of it
A study has shown that eating just 40p worth of one superfood every week can slash your risk of Alzheimer's disease by almost 50 per cent. Scientists believe …
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People may be 'more vulnerable' to Alzheimer's brain change due to one factor
11 Apr 2025 10:14 GMT
Having a father with Alzheimer's has been linked to a greater risk of developing brain changes associated with the disease, a new study has found. In Alzheimer's disease, tau proteins form abnormal build-ups in the brain. The new research reports …
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Alzheon Alzheimer's hopes dented by trial readout
11 Apr 2025 10:54 GMT
Alzheon has been left sifting through the data of a failed Alzheimer's disease trial for crumbs of evidence that its oral therapy may have some efficacy.
The top-line results of the APOLLOE4 trial showed that valitramiprosate (ALZ-801) was unable to …
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Letter: Administration's research cuts will affect more than Alzheimer's
11 Apr 2025 13:51 GMT
Regarding "Study shows drug may prevent Alzheimer’s. NIH slowdowns threaten future research" (March 19): While the research covered is impactful and meaningful, the focus on just one study among many seems shortsighted for both St. Louis and the …
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New reports suggest diabetes weight loss drugs could reduce Alzheimer's risk
11 Apr 2025 07:20 GMT
Drugs originally developed to treat type 2 diabetes, particularly GLP-1 receptor agonists such as semaglutide (sold as Ozempic and Wegovy), are now drawing increased attention for their potential to protect brain health. Two recent studies and an editorial …
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A Country singer's mission to raise Alzheimer's awareness hits home
11 Apr 2025 02:24 GMT
Las Vegas (KSNV) — Country singer Jay Allen delivered an emotional performance at Lumina Las Vegas, a memory care community, touching the hearts of Alzheimer's patients and their caregivers.
The event was held ahead of a community resource fair and …
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More Opportunities to Test for Alzheimer's Using New Analytical Method
10 Apr 2025 23:47 GMT
Researchers at Lund University and Washington University have identified a blood marker that reflects the amount of Alzheimer's pathology in the brain. This discovery may play a key role in determining who is most likely to benefit from the new …
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Spanish and Swedish scientists develope simple blood test for early detection of Alzheimer's disease
10 Apr 2025 21:00 GMT
Joint research by Spanish and Swedish scientists has found a method that makes it possible to determine with very high reliability whether a person is suffering from Alzheimer's at a very early stage, based on blood levels of a specific biomarker, the …
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Alzheimer's Association expands PSA campaign about early dementia signs to focus on Black Americans
10 Apr 2025 19:47 GMT
After the success of a public service advertisement campaign aimed at improving recognition of the early signs of Alzheimer’s disease in Hispanic and Latino communities, the Alzheimer’s Association is expanding the campaign’s reach to another group …
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Peeps art show raises money for Alzheimer's Association
10 Apr 2025 19:06 GMT
SINKING SPRING, Pa. – An art contest featuring a Pennsylvania-made treat is raising money for the Alzheimer's Association.
Participants got their creative juices flowing using Peeps at "The Residence at Village Greens" in Sinking Spring.
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