Tag: Dementia
Older Adults at Higher Risk of Dementia from Certain Injuries, Study Reveals
Getting injured after a fall may be an early warning sign of dementia in older adults, according to a new study published in JAMA Network Open last month. The study, conducted by Boston researchers,...
Study Finds Alzheimer’s Risk Higher on Mother’s Side: What You Need to Know
A recent study by Mass General Brigham found that having a mother with Alzheimer's might increase the risk of inheriting the disease more than a paternal history. The study analyzed 4,400 adults between the...
Michael Irvin’s Wife Diagnosed with Early-Onset Alzheimer’s at 58
Former Dallas Cowboys star Michael Irvin recently shared some heartbreaking news with the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. His wife of 34 years, Sandy, has been diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease at the age of 58....
Faster Alzheimer’s Diagnosis with Mayo Clinic’s Accurate Blood Test
Mayo Clinic has introduced a new blood test that can detect a protein in the brain indicating Alzheimer's disease. This test aims to provide a less invasive and more convenient alternative to traditional diagnostic...
Should I Leave My Husband with Dementia? Tips for Managing Relationships with Cognitive Decline
I believe my husband may be experiencing dementia, although his doctors have not found anything wrong with him yet. I understand that early stages of the disease may not show up on cognitive tests,...
Pomegranates for Alzheimer’s Patients: Promising Results for Symptom Alleviation
Pomegranates, strawberries, and walnuts could be the next brain foods for Alzheimer's patients, according to researchers at the University of Copenhagen and the U.S. National Institute on Aging. These foods contain a substance called...
Expert Panel Backs FDA Approval of New Alzheimer’s Drug
An expert panel recently gave its support for the FDA approval of a new drug for Alzheimer's disease called donanemab, manufactured by Eli Lilly. The panel, made up of independent advisors to the FDA,...
Eating Pomegranates Alleviates Alzheimer’s Symptoms: Promising Study ResultsSEO-friendly Title: Pomegranates Alleviate Alzheimer’s Symptoms
Are pomegranates the next superfood for the brain? Researchers at the University of Copenhagen and the U.S. National Institute on Aging have discovered that consuming more pomegranates, strawberries, and walnuts could potentially enhance memory...
Learning from My Mom: Coping with Alzheimer’s Diagnosis
My mother battled Alzheimer’s for thirty years, and now I am facing the same diagnosis. At first, I was consumed by fear, imagining a bleak future for myself and my loved ones. However, looking...
Experimental Alzheimer’s drug receives FDA advisory panel’s approval: Progress is happeningSEO-friendly title: Alzheimer’s Drug...
An experimental Alzheimer's drug called donanemab received an endorsement from a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel. The drug is intended to target symptoms of early Alzheimer's disease, such as mild cognitive...
Expert Panel Endorses FDA Approval of New Alzheimer’s Drug New Alzheimer’s Drug Receives Expert Panel...
An expert panel has given their endorsement to the FDA approval of a new drug for Alzheimer's disease. The drug, called donanemab and manufactured by Eli Lilly, was found to have modest benefits that...
Julie Goodyear, 81, is ‘living a good life’ amid Dementia battle
Julie Goodyear, 81, Battles Dementia with GraceCoronation Street legend Julie Goodyear is facing her battle with dementia with grace and positivity, as revealed by a close friend. The 81-year-old actress, known for her iconic...