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Eating Red Meat And Ultra-processed Food Significantly Increases Alzheimer’s Risk: Study

A new study found that diets that included saturated fats can also cause Alzheimer’s.

Zenger

New Alzheimer’s drugs bring hope of slowing disease for UK patients

Two dementia medicines set for approval in Britain are first to improve patients’ lives directly – but condition must be diagnosed

The Guardian - UK

Dear Abby: Volunteers can test drug meant to prevent dementia

Harvard prof seeks people for trial of medication aimed at stopping Alzheimer’s before symptoms begin.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Health: Research shows diet has a significant impact on risk of Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease rates rise in these countries as they make the nutrition transition to the Western diet. Read further on Dynamite News:

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What are the early signs of Alzheimer’s? Medical experts demystify the symptoms

The early signs of Alzheimer's can include short-term memory loss, alongside some more unexpected symptoms, doctors and brain health specialists reveal

Woman & Home

Study sheds light on link between neuroinflammation, Alzheimer's disease

Researchers discovered how genetic abnormalities in particular types of brain cells may lead to the inflammatory response found in Alzheimer's disease. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Size of brain area linked with cognitive decline – even in people with no other warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease

A small, seahorse-sized area of the brain is responsible for most of our learning and memory. Called the hippocampus, this area is key to many important brain functions, including turning short-term memories into long-term ones, regulating our emotions and making spatial navigation possible – essentially, our ability to plan where…

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Study finds how hidden belly fat in midlife is connected with Alzheimer's disease

The development of Alzheimer's disease is associated with higher levels of visceral belly fat in midlife, according to research that will be presented next week at the annual conference of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Read further on Dynamite News:

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Having Belly Fat In Middle Age Linked To Alzheimer's Risk: Study

Researchers found a link between these hidden fats and changes in the brain associated with Alzheimer's, which might help to predict the condition even 15 years before the earliest symptoms appear.

Medical Daily

Hidden Belly Fat In Midlife Linked To Alzheimer’s Disease

Hidden abdominal fat is related to changes in the brain up to 15 years before the earliest memory loss symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease occur.

Zenger

Protein Linked To Alzheimer’s May Protect Kingfishers’ Brains During Dives

Researchers find that a protein associated with Alzheimer's disease helps kingfishers avoid brain damage while plunge-diving.

Zenger

Do stress and depression increase the risk of Alzheimer's disease? Here's why there might be a link

Dementia affects more than 55 million people around the world. A number of factors can increase a person’s risk of developing dementia, including high blood pressure, poor sleep, and physical inactivity. Meanwhile, keeping cognitively, physically, and socially active, and limiting alcohol consumption, can reduce the risk.

The Conversation

People with early Alzheimer’s disease ‘have difficulty turning when walking’

It is hoped the findings will help secure earlier detection of the condition.

The Independent UK

Lifestyle choices related to the gut influence the onset of Alzheimer's disease

Dementia affects more than 55 million people worldwide with about 60-70% of cases being due to Alzheimer's disease. While aging remains the primary risk factor for Alzheimer’s disease, recent research suggests that lifestyle choices, particularly those related to gut health, play a pivotal role in its development and progression. Therefore,…

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China becomes country with highest Alzheimer's patients: Report

China has become the country with the largest number of Alzheimer's patients in the world, the state-run Global Times reported. According to a report titled "Alzheimer's Patients Demand Insight Report" released in Beijing at a themed meeting, about 15.07 million people aged 60 and above in China have dementia, of…

The Times of India

10 tell-tale signs of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive and devastating neurological disorder that primarily affects cognitive functions, gradually diminishing a person's ability to think, remember, and perform daily tasks. It is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for the majority of dementia cases worldwide. While Alzheimer's disease predominantly affects older adults, it…

The Conversation

Alzheimer's disease blood tests: here's what they look for, and what they can tell you about your risk

Despite affecting 55 million people worldwide, Alzheimer’s disease still has no cure. But recent advancements in the field have seen a number of promising drugs that can slow the disease’s progression pass late-stage clinical trials.

The Independent UK

As Ken Livingstone’s diagnosis is made public, what is Alzheimer’s?

On average, people with Alzheimer’s live for around eight to 10 years after first developing symptoms.

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Alzheimer's disease is partly genetic − studying the genes that delay decline in some may lead to treatments for all

Diseases that run in families usually have genetic causes. Some are genetic mutations that directly cause the disease if inherited. Others are risk genes that affect the body in a way that increases the chance someone will develop the disease. In Alzheimer’s disease, genetic mutations in any of three specific…

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How many Americans have Alzheimer's disease and dementia?

As many as 6.7 million Americans over 65 have Alzheimer’s disease. That number is expected to more than double by 2060.

Capital & Main

Black Angelenos Care for Alzheimer’s Patients — and Each Other

Support groups help manage the strain on caregivers in the epicenter of Alzheimer’s cases.

Fortune

People with Alzheimer’s disease tend to be deficient in these 5 nutrients that ‘help keep brains in top condition at all ages,’ researchers say

Not getting enough antioxidants can make your brain more frail and thinking more challenging, and contribute to the development of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers say.

The Independent UK

Scottish firm working towards ‘transformative’ early blood test for Alzheimer’s

Scottish Brain Sciences is collaborating with Roche Diagnostics on the project.

Fortune

These 10 U.S. states are predicted to have the most people with Alzheimer’s disease. Here’s why

Many are on the East Coast.

Zenger

Promising Vaccine Shows Potential To Reduce Alzheimer’s Impact

New research demonstrates vaccine's ability to eliminate toxic cells in mice, offering hope for treating dementia cases.

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