Breakthroughs in Alzheimer’s disease research offer hope for the successful treatment – and elimination – of the disease. This was the finding of New Scientist journalist Graham Lawton, who reviewed the history and status of research on dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. In particular, exciting new Alzheimer’s vaccine research holds promise for preventing Alzheimer’s disease.
The recombinant zoster vaccine known as SHINGRIX may also lower the risk of developing dementia, according to a new study. The vaccine prevents shingles, a painful viral infection, and is typically recommended for those 50 and older. Researchers in the U.K. published a study in Nature Medicine on July 25 that showed that among people diagnosed with dementia, those who received the recombinant zoster vaccine had more diagnosis-free time compared with those who received a different vaccine.
House cats live an average of 14 years, and it’s not uncommon for a cat to live more than 20 years. Older cats often develop cognitive decline resulting in dementia. It’s called “cognitive dysfunction syndrome” or CDS. This condition is similar in many ways to Alzheimer’s disease, including amyloid beta and tau protein accumulation. Some believe that environmental stressors from life as a house cat contribute to cognitive decline.
As life expectancy increases worldwide, more people are living with dementia. Even though the age-specific rate of dementia is falling in some high-income countries, the overall number of cases is still rising. This highlights the need for effective prevention strategies. The Lancet Commission on dementia prevention, intervention, and care recently updated its findings, revealing 14 modifiable risk factors that can help reduce dementia cases. Their latest report emphasizes that targeting 14 risk factors can cut dementia cases by nearly half.
Did you know that women are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease than men? In fact, about two-thirds of Alzheimer’s cases in the U.S. affect women. One key factor that might help explain this disparity is the connection between sleep disruptions, Alzheimer’s disease, and sex differences. As a recent study shows, it’s becoming clear that sleep problems, especially during and after menopause, may play a significant role in women’s increased risk for Alzheimer’s.
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Are you concerned about dementia or Alzheimer’s disease as you get older? The number of people affected by memory loss is expected to skyrocket with
A new observational study found that omega-3 fatty acids helped to preserve brain health. The presence of omega-3 fatty acids in red blood cells was
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