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Low Levels of Muscle Protein 'Irisin' Linked to Early Alzheimer's Risk Before Memory Loss

Low Levels of Muscle Protein 'Irisin' Linked to Early Alzheimer's Risk Before Memory Loss

Could a simple blood test identify people who show no memory loss but already have Alzheimer's-related protein buildup in their brain.
New Blood Test Accurately Predicts Alzheimer’s Progression, Pinpointing Optimal Candidates for Treatment

New Blood Test Accurately Predicts Alzheimer’s Progression, Pinpointing Optimal Candidates for Treatment

Dementia medications do not yield uniform results for every patient; instead, their clinical efficacy depends heavily on a distinct "optimal...

"Honey, get out quickly" Husband dies saving wife in fire... What about us?

Does a husband's true nature reveal itself when his wife is in danger? When the husband learned that there was a fire...
Routine Eye Photos Can Flag Current Dementia and Predict Future Risk, AI Study Finds

Routine Eye Photos Can Flag Current Dementia and Predict Future Risk, AI Study Finds

Eye photos taken during routine health screenings could help identify who currently has dementia and predict who is at...
Two-Hour Visit, Endless 'Do You Recognize Me?': Why Nursing Home Visits Need Purpose, Not Interrogation

Two-Hour Visit, Endless 'Do You Recognize Me?': Why Nursing Home Visits Need Purpose, Not Interrogation

"Some family members still view moving a parent into a facility as a modern-day Goryeojang [a traditional myth of...

"I Called a Nursing Home. They Said: 'Wait a Year and a Half.'"

When caring for aging parents at home becomes overwhelming, families face a daunting choice between long-term care...
The Ultra-Processed Trap: Why a Healthy Diet Can’t Save Your Brain from Junk Food

The Ultra-Processed Trap: Why a Healthy Diet Can’t Save Your Brain from Junk Food

Even if you strictly follow a nutrient-rich regimen like the Mediterranean diet, regularly consuming ultra-processed...
The Omega-3 Dilemma: Fish Oil Supplements Reach the Brain But Fail to Improve Memory

The Omega-3 Dilemma: Fish Oil Supplements Reach the Brain But Fail to Improve Memory

While omega-3 fatty acids are widely celebrated for supporting brain health and warding off dementia, a rigorous...
Epilepsy Patients Show Elevated Brain 'Tau Signals' and Accelerated Biological Aging, Study Finds

Epilepsy Patients Show Elevated Brain 'Tau Signals' and Accelerated Biological Aging, Study Finds

Epilepsy is traditionally treated as a condition defined primarily by seizures and the immediate need to control them.
Kitchen Smoke May Harm Memory, Not Just Lungs, New Study Suggests

Kitchen Smoke May Harm Memory, Not Just Lungs, New Study Suggests

Lingering odors and proper ventilation are familiar concerns for anyone who cooks at home.