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08/11/2025

https://beingpatient.com/chronic-stress-brain-health/

Musician Billy Joel’s diagnosis of normal pressure hydrocephalus is shining a spotlight on cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) disorders.

04/08/2025

https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/07/health/alzheimer-risk-blood-biomarkers-wellness/index.html

Alzheimer’s blood tests may one day allow patients and their doctors to track their individual progress in reducing risk, according to a new study.

01/27/2025

https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-01-social-engagement-linked-year-delay.html

Visiting friends, attending parties and going to church may help keep your brain healthy, according to research conducted at Rush.

10/30/2024

Someone facing an Alzheimer’s diagnosis may experience a range of emotions, including sadness, anger, and disbelief. It’s hard to tell which is more crippling: the diagnosis itself or the emotional toll it takes on the patient and their family. It can be easy to fall into self-pity.

Wallowing in self-pity is tempting in the wake of an Alzheimer's diagnosis, but it's crucial to keep moving forward, says columnist Ray Burow.

09/04/2024

Dementia is not an inevitable consequence of aging. It’s thought that around 40 percent of dementia cases could be prevented (or at least delayed) by changing certain lifestyle habits.

There are now 12 known modifiable risk factors associated with greater risk of dementia. By focusing on these factors and taking proactive steps early and consistently throughout your life, you can profoundly impact your brain health and overall wellbeing – and also reduce your risk of developing dementia later in life.

Here are six of the most important lifestyle changes you can make while you’re young in order to look after your brain health.
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Here are six lifestyle changes you can make while you're young to boost your brain health and lower your dementia risk.

09/04/2024

5 Advantages of Dealing with Alzheimer's Early

1. Improved Quality of Life: Early diagnosis and intervention allow patients to access treatments, therapies, and support that can help maintain cognitive function and independence longer. This can significantly improve the quality of life for both the patient and their caregivers.

2. Access to Treatment Options: Identifying Alzheimer’s in its early stages gives patients access to a wider range of treatment options, including medications and lifestyle interventions that may slow disease progression or alleviate symptoms. Some treatments are most effective when started early.

3. Better Planning and Decision-Making: Early detection enables patients and families to make informed decisions about future care, legal matters, and financial planning while the patient is still able to participate actively in these discussions. This helps ensure that their wishes are respected and provides peace of mind.

4. Participation in Clinical Trials: Individuals diagnosed early are more likely to be eligible for clinical trials that test new treatments or therapies. This can offer access to cutting-edge treatments and contribute to research that may benefit others in the future.

5. Enhanced Support Network: Early diagnosis allows time to build a strong support network, including healthcare professionals, social services, and community resources. It also gives families and caregivers time to adjust, seek education, and prepare emotionally and practically for the journey ahead.

Management of Comorbid Conditions: Alzheimer's patients often have other health conditions that can worsen cognitive decline. Early diagnosis allows for better management of these comorbidities, reducing their impact on overall health and well-being.

Reduced Stress and Anxiety: Knowing the cause of symptoms can alleviate the anxiety and uncertainty that often accompanies cognitive changes. Patients and families can focus on proactive steps rather than worrying about unknowns.

01/17/2024

People who have more disrupted sleep in their 30s and 40s may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems a decade later, according to new research published in the January 3, 2024, online issue of Neurology , the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study does not prove that sleep quality causes cognitive decline. It only shows an association.
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People who have more disrupted sleep in their 30s and 40s may be more likely to have memory and thinking problems a decade later, according to new research published in the January 3, 2024, online issue of Neurology , the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study does not prove...

10/23/2023

Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. In most people with Alzheimer’s, symptoms first appear later in life. Estimates vary, but experts suggest that more than 6 million Americans, most of them age 65 or older, may have Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s is currently ranked as the seventh leading cause of death in the United States and is the most common cause of dementia among older adults.

What is Alzheimer’s disease, what causes it, what are the symptoms, and how is it treated? Get answers to these questions and more in this NIA fact sheet.

09/24/2022

Black Americans are disproportionately affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementia. Older Black Americans are twice as likely as older white Americans to develop Alzheimer’s disease, and they tend to be diagnosed at later stages of the disease, when they’ve experienced more cognitive impairment. These missed or delayed diagnoses of Alzheimer’s and other dementias prevent individuals from accessing available treatments when they are most likely to improve quality of life.

“Our partnership with the Alzheimer’s Association will build on The 100’s ongoing work to provide education on prevalent diseases that negatively impact Black Americans,” said Mark Alexander, Ph.D., chair, health & wellness committee, 100 Black Men of America, Inc. “We are committed to raising our collective voice to help increase awareness and provide health education on Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia, which disproportionately impact our communities.” Click on the story for more......................................................................................................

Get information and resources for Alzheimer's and other dementias from the Alzheimer's Association.

09/01/2022

08/10/2022

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