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Don't let Alzheimer's rob you of holiday joy

December 18, 2022

Don't let Alzheimer's rob you of holiday joy

As a caregiver, seeing the holiday through the eyes of your loved one with Alzheimer's leaves you free from expectation and gives you both the chance to share in happiness.

Alzheimer's experimental drug may slow progression of disease, but there are risks: experts

December 3, 2022

Alzheimer's experimental drug may slow progression of disease, but there are risks: experts

A study just published in the New England Journal of Medicine indicates that the experimental drug lecanemab showed a slowing of cognitive decline progression by 27% in those with early Alzheimer's.

5 things I wish I knew when my wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s

November 26, 2022

5 things I wish I knew when my wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s

5 things I wish I knew as a husband and caregiver when my wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. She remained a wonderful person, but she was not the same person.

Nose picking was always gross — now a study says it may lead to late-onset Alzheimer's

November 3, 2022

Nose picking was always gross — now a study says it may lead to late-onset Alzheimer's

A study on mice done in Australia suggests that nose picking or plucking the nose hairs may increase a risk of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life. More study is needed, the authors note.

New study indicates dementia signs can be detected nearly a decade before diagnosis

October 13, 2022

New study indicates dementia signs can be detected nearly a decade before diagnosis

Scientists at the University of Cambridge released a study indicating that signs of dementia can be found nearly a decade before a diagnosis.

Alzheimer’s drug study yields positive results in early stages of disease

September 28, 2022

Alzheimer’s drug study yields positive results in early stages of disease

An experimental drug to treat Alzheimer’s, made by Eisai Co Ltd and Biogen, has yielded positive results. The drug has slowed functional decline by 27% compared to a placebo.

Sleep disruptions may be linked to mental health disorders, new study reveals

September 11, 2022

Sleep disruptions may be linked to mental health disorders, new study reveals

Scientists from UCI reveal that disruptions in circadian rhythms may affect mental health disorders. They include anxiety, bulimia, Tourette syndrome, and more.

FDA panel votes to recommend Amylyx ALS drug

September 8, 2022

FDA panel votes to recommend Amylyx ALS drug

An FDA advisory panel voted Wednesday to recommend approval for a highly-debated amyotrophic lateral sclerosis drug. Only two therapies are currently approved,

Families caring for loved ones with dementia can get free online help in some states

August 6, 2022

Families caring for loved ones with dementia can get free online help in some states

New York now joins five other states in providing access to a free online platform offering service tips and guidance to family members and friends providing unpaid care to loved ones at home.

Democrats' plans for drug price controls will hurt, not help Americans by squelching innovation and cures

August 6, 2022

Democrats' plans for drug price controls will hurt, not help Americans by squelching innovation and cures

Democrats want to institute drug price controls but that means we may be decades away from a cure for Alzheimer's disease and many other medical breakthroughs