Alzheimers News & Features

January 12, 2023 — A new, small study suggests six minutes of high-intensity exercise might prolong the lifespan of a healthy brain, perhaps delaying the start of Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s diseases.

January 6, 2023 — It's not a cure, but the drug, given intravenously every 2 weeks, has shown moderate positive effects in clinical trials in slowing early-stage disease.

January 6, 2023 — The FDA has approved lecanemab for Alzheimer's disease, even though trial results showed modest cognitive benefits and cases of amyloid-related imaging abnormalities

December 30, 2022 — In November, actor Chris Hemsworth announced that he would be taking a leave from acting to focus on other things after discovering he has a genetic vulnerability to Alzheimer’s disease. Here's what to know.

December 29, 2022 — A new blood test to detect Alzheimer’s disease could lead to earlier diagnosis and treatment, researchers say. The test would be cheaper, less invasive, and more readily available than current testing.

December 28, 2022 — Researchers have developed a blood test for Alzheimer's disease that could pave the way for better research and less invasive diagnosis of the disease. Scientists are particularly hopeful that the new test will facilitate a needed increase in diversity among research study participants.

December 12, 2022 — The holiday season can be a time when extended family members notice cognitive changes in loved ones that they don't see on a regular basis. Here's what to know.

December 7, 2022 — The U.S. government is investing millions to investigate voice analysis as a tool for diagnosing a wide range of diseases, including Alzheimer’s, depression, and autism.

November 30, 2022 — The FDA is expected to decide whether to approve the drug in January. The agency has approved only one other similar treatment, the highly controversial and expensive aducanumab (Aduhelm).

November 10, 2022 — A gene on the X chromosome may explain why two-thirds of Alzheimer's patients are women. Researchers found the gene can be safely inhibited in mice. Are humans next?

October 28, 2022 — New research out of the U.K. suggests that in most cases, the symptoms of dementia begin as many as 9 years before the actual diagnosis.

October 27, 2022 — Sudden creepy decorations and lots of knocks at the door from strangers can be frightening for someone living with dementia.

October 17, 2022 — Day after day, year after year, the struggles caregivers face, both big and small, take their toll.

August 22, 2022 — Older adults with an upper heart chamber that’s of abnormal size or doesn’t work well may have up to a 35% higher risk for dementia, according to new research.

August 15, 2022 — A diet rich in chips, cookies, hot dogs, and other highly processed foods is harmful for the aging brain, according to a new study presented at the Alzheimer's Association International Conference.

July 28, 2022 — According to a new study, eating lots of ultra-processed foods may dramatically increase your risk for dementia.

July 1, 2022 — Discovery could lead to new dementia treatments or even help prevent cognitive decline in the first place, Johns Hopkins researchers say.

June 22, 2022 — The tool could also tell the difference between early and late-stage dementia in 79% of cases.

June 20, 2022 — Boosting low vitamin D levels to normal ranges could help protect the brain against a loss of thinking skills as people age, the study authors wrote.

June 1, 2022 — Learning more about this gene may lead to future treatments.

May 19, 2022 — Those who enroll are assigned to groups that meet virtually twice a week for 1-hour sessions. The sessions are livestreamed, so participants are engaging with each other and with the instructors in real time.

May 5, 2022 — The FDA has cleared the first in vitro diagnostic test for early detection of Alzheimer's disease.

April 20, 2022 — A large new study finds Black, Hispanic and Asian Americans have an increased risk of being diagnosed with dementia, but the reasons why are unclear.

April 12, 2022 — Early research suggests a type of RA drug known as TNF inhibitors may lower dementia risk in people who have RA and heart disease.

April 8, 2022 — Federal officials have made their final decision: Medicare will only pay for patients to get the new Alzheimer's drug aducanumab (Aduhelm) if the patients are participating in clinical trials.

March 8, 2022 — A new study finds education and language skills can help predict who will go on to develop dementia and who won't.

December 6, 2021 — researchers found that those taking Viagra were 69% less likely to develop Alzheimer's, when compared to non-users. And lab experiments showed that the medication seemed to target part of the underlying disease process in Alzheimer's.

November 17, 2021 — The vaccine stimulates the immune system, prompting white blood cells to migrate to the brain and clear beta amyloid plaques.

November 11, 2021 — New research suggests a diet is loaded with pro-inflammatory foods may increase your risk for memory loss, issues with language, problem-solving and other thinking skills as you age.

October 6, 2021 — A new study suggests that if you're depressed as a young adult, your odds for dementia rise.

August 12, 2021 — A new study suggests older adults who take certain diabetes drugs may see a slower decline in their memory and thinking skills.

August 6, 2021 — A long-term study links exposure to higher levels of fine particulate air pollution to an increased risk of dementia.

August 2, 2021 — Studies show the drug Riluzole which is used to slow the progression of ALS may have positive effects on cognition in people with mild Alzheimer's.

July 13, 2021 — Medicare launched a formal process that will determine whether the agency will cover Aduhelm, the newly approved Alzheimer's drug whose high price tag and unproven benefits have prompted widespread controversy.

July 9, 2021 — Following the FDA’s controversial approval of aducanumab for Alzheimer's, the head of the agency is now calling for a federal investigation into its own approval proceedings.

July 7, 2021 — As advocates and critics debate the FDA's approval of the new drug, and a chorus of experts and patient advocates protest the price, many patients and their families are excited about it, hopeful that it will stop the debilitating disease from getting worse .

June 17, 2021 — A consumer advocacy group is calling for the removal of three top FDA officials, saying the agency's approval of the Alzheimer's drug aducanumab (Aduhelm) was "reckless."

June 17, 2021 — A man has received the first infusion of a new Alzheimer’s drug that drew criticism from some doctors after its FDA approval last week.

March 18, 2021 — It can be hard to talk with your loved one if they believe things that aren’t true. But the right skills can help you communicate with someone who has dementia-related psychosis.

March 18, 2021 — There’s no cure for dementia-related psychosis. But there are steps you can take to help you and your loved one live with the disease and its symptoms.

March 18, 2021 — Psychotic episodes -- like hallucinations or delusions -- related to dementia can be scary for all involved. But there are ways to diagnose and treat the condition.

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