How new drug Lecanemab can treat Alzheimer’s disease
In the quest to treat Alzheimer's, a complex and devastating disease, researchers have long struggled to find effective therapies. The recent FDA approval of...
Diabetes and heart disease linked to higher dementia risk, study confirms
Recent research from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shines a spotlight on the dangerous synergy between cardiometabolic diseases like type 2 diabetes, heart diseases, and...
Dementia and falls are emerging concerns in people with diabetes
A new paper reveals a shift in the landscape of diabetes-related mortality, with an alarming rise in deaths due to dementia and falls among...
New Alzheimer’s drugs don’t deserve the hype – here’s why
A prominent childhood memory is of my grandparents living with and then dying from dementia.
As is universal with dementia, there was a double blow:...
Could diabetes drugs help prevent dementia? New study sheds light
Diabetes and dementia might seem unrelated, but they have some key similarities, especially type 2 diabetes and dementia.
Researchers have been curious about whether drugs...
Research shows new hope for Alzheimer’s and Down syndrome treatments
For decades, scientists have thought they understood one of the key processes that helps our brains learn and remember.
However recent groundbreaking research from the...
Cardio fitness and rigorous exercise can fight against cognitive decline
As we get older, many people worry about memory loss and other forms of mental decline. But what if you could slow down this...
MIT scientists develop promising new drug to combat Alzheimer’s disease
In a groundbreaking study, scientists at The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at MIT have developed a molecule named "A11," which shows promise...
Why high blood pressure is linked to memory loss
We all know that high blood pressure isn’t good for your heart, but did you know it can also harm your brain? Think of...
Get moving and stay social to reduce your dementia risk
Ever worried that dementia could be in your future, especially if it runs in your family?
A new study shows that some really simple stuff—like...