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Exposure to Certain HIV Drugs May Significantly Lower Risk for Alzheimer Disease
TUESDAY, May 20, 2025 – Exposure to nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), which treat HIV and hepatitis B and inhibit inflammasome activation, is associated with a significantly lower...
Couch Potatoes Have Greater Risk Of Brain Decline, Even If They Exercise
MONDAY, May 19, 2025 — Couch potatoes are more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, even if they set aside time to work out each day, a new study says. People who spent more time sitting around wer...
FDA Gives Marketing Nod to Blood Test for Diagnosing Alzheimer Disease
FRIDAY, May 16, 2025 – The first in vitro diagnostic device that uses blood samples to detect Alzheimer disease has been granted marketing clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The...
Greater Sedentary Time Associated With Higher Risk for Alzheimer Disease
FRIDAY, May 16, 2025 – Sedentary time is associated with an increased risk for Alzheimer disease (AD), according to a study published online May 13 in Alzheimer's & Dementia. Marissa A. Gogniat,...
Alzheimer’s Drug, Leqembi, Can Be Safely Administered In Memory Clinics, Study Says
THURSDAY, May 15, 2025 — The 2023 approval of the first drug shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease came with no small amount of concern from skeptics. Lecanemab (Leqembi) modestly slo...
Alzheimer’s Drug, Leqembi, Can Be Safely Administered In Memory Clinics, Study Says
THURSDAY, May 15, 2025 — The 2023 approval of the first drug shown to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease came with no small amount of concern from skeptics. Lecanemab (Leqembi) modestly slo...
Lecanemab for Alzheimer Disease Safe, Feasible in Real-World Practice
THURSDAY, May 15, 2025 – Treatment of Alzheimer disease with lecanemab is feasible in a specialty memory clinic, and the frequency of significant adverse events is similar to clinical trials,...
HIV Pills Might Prevent Alzheimer's
TUESDAY, May 13, 2025 — Drugs that battle HIV and hepatitis B might be able to help people avoid Alzheimer’s disease, a new study says. Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) are used to ...
Curious? Healthy Brain Aging Might Depend On It
TUESDAY, May 13, 2025 — Curiosity might have killed the cat, but maintaining such inquisitiveness could be key to preserving brain health as we grow older, a new study says. Some forms of curiosity i...
No Negative Psychological Impact Seen for Disclosing Aβ Status
FRIDAY, May 9, 2025 – Disclosure of amyloid-β (Aβ) status seems not have a negative psychological impact, according to a study published online May 7 in Alzheimer's & Dementia. Sapir Golan S...
Early Alzheimer's Testing Can Provide Peace Of Mind
THURSDAY, May 8, 2025 — Knowing your risk for Alzheimer’s disease can provide peace of mind, but also might contribute to complacency regarding your overall health, a new study says. People who und...
Increasing Exercise in Midlife Aids Brain Health
TUESDAY, May 6, 2025 – Boosting physical activity in midlife may improve brain health, according to a study published online April 30 in Alzheimer's & Dementia. Muge Akinci, Ph.D., from the ...
Middle-Age Exercise Protects Brain Against Alzheimer's
FRIDAY, May 2, 2025 — Want to protect your aging brain? Get off the couch and get moving, researchers urge. Boosting exercise in middle age might help people prevent Alzheimer’s disease, a new study s...
Advanced Biological Age Linked to Increased Risk for Incident Dementia
FRIDAY, May 2, 2025 – Advanced biological age (BA) may be a risk factor for incident dementia, according to a study published online April 30 in Neurology. Yacong Bo, Ph.D., from The Third...
Estimated 7.2 Million Americans 65 Years and Older Have Alzheimer Dementia
THURSDAY, May 1, 2025 – An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 years and older are living with Alzheimer dementia, and almost all adults feel it is important to diagnose the disease in the early...