Tag: Alzheimer’s
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Dementia Risk Falls to Never-Smoker Levels After Quitting Smoking in Midlife
Quitting Smoking in Midlife Can Match Never-Smokers in Dementia Risk Emerging evidence suggests that giving up smoking in middle age may dramatically protect brain health. In a study involving 9,436 adults from England, the United States and 10 other European countries, those who quit smoking in midlife experienced a cognitive trajectory that, over roughly six…
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Digital Cognitive Test and Blood Biomarkers for Alzheimer’s
Two-step workflow could reshape Alzheimer’s detection in primary care A recent study published in Nature Medicine proposes a practical, scalable approach to diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease (AD) in everyday clinics: first confirm cognitive impairment with a brief digital tool, then use a targeted blood biomarker panel to verify amyloid pathology. This “test then blood” strategy aims…
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Against All Odds: The Doug Whitney Story of Unexpected Alzheimer’s Resilience
Against All Odds: A Man Who Defies a Grim Genetic Forecast Doug Whitney, a 76-year-old retiree from Seattle, carries a genetic mutation historically tied to early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Yet decades after doctors predicted a cognitive decline would begin in his 40s or 50s, he remains mentally sharp and engaged with family, friends, and science. His…
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Against All Odds: The Seattle Man Defying Early-Onset Alzheimer’s Fate
Against All Odds: A Man Defies a Genetic Fate Doug Whitney, a 76-year-old retiree from Seattle, carries a rare genetic mutation that has historically forecast severe, early-onset Alzheimer’s disease. Yet, decades after the predicted onset, Whitney remains cognitively healthy. His story—shared with scientists and researchers who call him a “scientific unicorn”—is reshaping conversations about genetic…
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Against All Odds: How Doug Whitney Defies Early-Onset Alzheimer’s
Against All Odds: A man who defies a genetic destiny Doug Whitney, a 76-year-old Seattle retiree, carries a rare genetic mutation long thought to guarantee early-onset Alzheimer’s. Yet, decades after the predicted onset, his cognitive health remains robust. He is a living anomaly in a family history that otherwise reads like a cautionary tale, and…
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Neurologists Call for Proactive Primary Care in Alzheimer’s Early Detection
Survey Overview A Europe-wide survey conducted by Eli Lilly and Company surveyed 400 neurologists across France, Italy, Spain and Germany to assess how primary care teams identify and refer patients with memory complaints. The results reveal a strong push from specialists for earlier action by primary care physicians (PCPs) to detect signs of cognitive decline…
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Gut Microbiome: A New Hope Against Alzheimer’s
The Gut-Brain Axis: A Bidirectional Dialogue In recent years, scientists have unveiled a powerful link between the gut and the brain. The gut microbiome—the trillions of bacteria, viruses, and fungi living in our intestines—does more than digest food. It communicates with the central nervous system through the gut-brain axis, a two-way street that involves the…
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Vitamin C in the Brain Slows Alzheimer’s, i3S Study Reveals
New i3S findings connect brain vitamin C to slowed Alzheimer’s progression A research team at the i3S Research Center in Portugal has reported a striking finding: restoring vitamin C concentration inside brain microglia—the immune cells that patrol the nervous system—reinstates normal cellular behavior in preclinical models of Alzheimer’s disease. By ensuring effective vitamin C transport…
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Tiny Treatment System to Combat Neuroinflammation in the Brain
Introduction to Neuroinflammation Neuroinflammation plays a critical role in various brain disorders, contributing to the progression of conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. As science continues to explore innovative therapeutic options, a groundbreaking study from a collaborative team at Houston Methodist and Rice University presents an effective solution to combat this escalating health issue. The…
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World Alzheimer’s Day 2025: Preventive Measures for Brain Health
Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease Every year, September 21 marks World Alzheimer’s Day, a crucial occasion aimed at raising awareness about Alzheimer’s disease and its impact on countless lives worldwide. As reported by Dr. Kunal Bahrani, Clinical Director & Head of Neurology at Marengo Asia Hospitals, the number of Alzheimer’s cases is anticipated to rise sharply in…