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A new study shows that staying mentally active throughout life—reading, writing, learning languages—may reduce Alzheimer's risk by 38% and delay symptoms by years. Even better: it's never too late to start building brain health.
A Parisian sales engineer who bought a charity raffle ticket on a whim over the weekend just won an original Picasso painting worth $1 million. The raffle raised $14 million for Alzheimer's research while giving one lucky art lover the prize of a lifetime.
South Korean scientists just solved a major obstacle blocking simple blood tests for Alzheimer's disease. Their breakthrough sensor can detect disease markers even in real blood samples.
Scientists found that simple blood or stool tests measuring gut health could spot dementia risk years earlier than traditional brain scans. The discovery offers hope for catching cognitive decline when treatments work best.
A Paris engineer who bought a last-minute raffle ticket won a rare Picasso painting worth over $1 million while raising $12 million for Alzheimer's research. The charity raffle sold 120,000 tickets across 52 countries, turning small donations into a major medical breakthrough fund.
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine discovered that tubulin, a protein already in our brains, can redirect harmful proteins away from forming the toxic clumps that cause Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. Instead of fighting disease proteins, the breakthrough focuses on keeping them busy with healthy work.
Boston scientists discovered a simple blood test can detect Alzheimer's disease years before brain scans show changes or symptoms appear. The breakthrough could help millions get earlier treatment and push back the clock on this devastating disease.
A father of three who ran the London Marathon dressed as a unicorn in 2022 is back for round two, this time as a medieval king. Jeremie Maillard's world record attempts honor both his late father and his mother battling cancer.
Older adults who got a high-dose flu vaccine showed up to 20% lower Alzheimer's risk compared to those receiving the standard dose. The finding adds to growing evidence that certain vaccines might protect brain health as we age.
New research shows that even moderate drinking may harm brain health and increase dementia risk. The good news? It's a risk factor you can actually control.
Four women will play mah jongg for 48 straight hours to break a world record and raise money for food banks and Alzheimer's research. The June event turns a beloved game into a force for good.
Researchers discovered a drainage network inside protective brain layers that slowly removes waste, changing how we understand brain health. This breakthrough could lead to better treatments for Alzheimer's and other brain disorders.
A charity raffle in Paris is giving people the chance to win a 1941 Picasso painting for just €100, with proceeds funding Alzheimer's research. If all 120,000 tickets sell, the initiative could raise €12 million for medical breakthroughs. #
Scientists discovered that combining natural molecules from grapes and turmeric with existing drugs treats Alzheimer's more safely and effectively. This breakthrough could help nearly a million Canadians expected to have dementia by 2030.
A stronger flu vaccine designed for people over 65 could slash Alzheimer's risk in half, offering new hope in the fight against a disease affecting 6 million Americans. The discovery came from researchers analyzing nearly 200,000 older adults.
Johns Hopkins scientists discovered that hydrogen sulfide, the gas that smells like rotten eggs, plays a crucial role in protecting memory and brain health. Mice lacking the protein that produces this gas developed Alzheimer's-like symptoms, opening a promising new path for treatment.
A major study of 93,000 adults reveals that eating whole plant foods can lower dementia risk by 12%, and it's never too late to start. Even people who switched to healthier diets after 60 saw real benefits.
Scientists discovered that combining natural compounds found in grapes and berries with existing Alzheimer's drugs could make treatments safer and more effective. The breakthrough could help nearly a million Canadians expected to face dementia by 2030.
Researchers have developed a breakthrough method that maps brain connections faster and more accurately than ever before, revealing hidden links between neurons that could transform how we detect and treat diseases like Alzheimer's. The technique turns brain mapping into a simple sequencing task.
A neuroscientist spent weeks hand-cuddling lab mice to help them sleep comfortably during experiments that revealed how our brains flush out waste. Her gentle approach unlocked breakthrough insights into the glymphatic system, which could transform how we treat Alzheimer's and other brain diseases.
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