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Alzheimer research made a breakthrough last month when Eli Lilly's drug donanemab slowed cognitive decline in 47% of those taking it. It follows two other drugs, lecanemab and aducanumab, that target amyloid protein buildup in the brain. However, these drugs can cause fatal brain bleeding and seizures. Oxidative stress hypothesis…

One in every four older Americans with dementia or mild cognitive impairment lives alone, putting them at risk of risky driving, wandering outside the home, mixing up medications, and failing to attend medical appointments. Read further on Dynamite News:

A new research published in Nature Communications has found that an injection of specific blood molecules can replicate the benefits of exercise in the brain, paving the way for potential new treatments for age-related cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease patients.

Michael Parkinson, who has died at 88, demonstrated the art of the good interview night after night. He practised deep listening, giving his interviewee his full attention, but he was always aware of the audience. While he was asking questions on behalf of the audience and advocating for the audience,…

ALS is a progressive, neurodegenerative disease with no effective cure. It affects motor neurons, leading to muscle atrophy and difficulty with diagnosis. Caregivers are uprooted from their routine and face financial and mental health issues. Infrastructural inefficiencies and lack of insurance cover add to the burden of PALS. With an…

"We found a simple answer: There is no substitute for sleep"

His conversations with high-profile names kept him ahead of the competition for more than a decade.

The first episode of Parkinson aired on June 19 1971.

The veteran broadcaster will be remembered as one of Britain’s most famous talk show hosts.

People with MCI have some memory and reasoning problems, but they can live relatively independent lives. Read further on Dynamite News:

‘It could help the very elderly or someone who has had a brain injury or stroke to improve cognition’