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Amyloid PET Scan Coverage Approved at Last

November 5, 2023 1 Comment

Amyloid Scans diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s, at a hefty price. 11 years after FDA approval, Medicare can finally help.

Beware of Common Anticholinergic Drugs

October 18, 2023 1 Comment

MEMORY & THINKING are activated by acetyl-choline. Alzheimer’s drugs boost acetyl-choline. Other medications, from allergy to insomnia drugs, may be anti-cholinergic, lowering acetyl-choline. This can spell trouble in dementia. Learn which drugs to avoid and what to look out for.

Talk Therapy for Dementia

October 4, 2023 No Comments

Talk therapy may improve symptoms of depression for people with dementia, providing hope for those who typically do not benefit from antidepressant medication.

PrecivityAD™ Blood Test Helps Diagnose Alzheimer’s

September 27, 2023 No Comments

Research shows that a blood test now on the market accurately identifies brain amyloid status with a single blood sample. In other words, this blood test can diagnose Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer’s Lethargy Due to Neurodegeneration, Not Insomnia

September 20, 2023 No Comments

The tendency of Alzheimer’s patients to sleep throughout the day is not due to nighttime insomnia — it has to do with the degeneration of a type of neuron, according to a research study.

Ketosis and Alzheimer’s: Dr. Cunnane’s Dietary Journey

September 13, 2023 No Comments

Early evidence indicates that ketogenic therapy is a safe and effective treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease and other forms of dementia. Dr. Stephen Cunnane discusses how ketogenic therapies can help.

FDA-Approved Sargramostim Improves Alzheimer’s Cognition

September 12, 2023 No Comments

FDA-approved Sargramostim, a normal human protein, improved memory and cognition in Alzheimer’s patients in a Phase II clinical trial. The drug is safe and well-tolerated, and has been used for other disorders for 30 years.

ARIA in Lacanemab, Donanemab and Aduhelm

September 8, 2023 No Comments

A neuroradiologist at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, FL warns that increased use of monoclonal antibody treatment for Alzheimer’s has also led to the discovery of amyloid-related imaging abnormalities — ARIA. Find out more.

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A Timeline of Alzheimer’s Drug Development

September 7, 2023 No Comments

The first drugs for Alzheimer’s disease emerged in the 1990s, but since then there has been a wave of clinical trial failures, major companies pulling resources from neuroscience R&D, and progress.

A ‘Feeling’ for Dementia? Findings on Subjectively Perceived Memory Problems

August 31, 2023 No Comments

A fascinating study in Europe finds that individuals who felt they had memory problems did in fact have measurable cognitive deficits. Scientists analyzed the spinal fluid to measure the levels of biomarkers associated with Alzheimer’s.

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6 Tips Reduce Female Stroke Risk

November 27, 2023

Vascular dementia is a common dementia, often brought on by stroke. Check out strategies to prevent stroke in women.

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400,000 People Show Delaying Retirement Delays Dementia

November 24, 2023

French researchers conclude delaying retirement can delay dementia in a big way. Learn why.

High-Sugar Diet Impairs Brain Clearance

November 24, 2023

A high-sugar diet causes insulin resistance in the brain, reducing neuronal debris removal. How badly can this increase neurodegeneration risk?

Thought of the Week: Difficult Moments

November 23, 2023

In the most difficult moments, Kindness heals and reassures.

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Red Plates for Eating with Dementia

If you couldn’t see your mashed potatoes, you probably wouldn’t eat them. That’s why what “The Red Plate Study” found was astonishing! Alzheimer’s patients eating from red plates consumed 25 percent more food than those eating from white plates. Find out why.