The incredible response of a former ballerina with Alzheimer’s to the music that she used to dance to has been hailed as one of the most beautiful things that you will ever see. A video of the moment life and vitality returns to the elderly woman has gone viral online. And it will almost certainly … Read more
The medicines watchdog’s decision means the drug will only be available privately. (Image: Getty) Hopes of a an Alzheimer’s treatment revolution have been dashed for millions of people after the medicines watchdog ruled a breakthrough drug was too expensive for use on the NHS. Lecanemab is the world’s first drug proven to slow the disease’s … Read more
The detrimental effects of loneliness on health can be traced back to evolution, with one expert warning that it increases the risk of diabetes, heart disease and Alzheimer’s. Severe loneliness not only causes emotional pain but also leads to physiological changes that may not be immediately noticeable but can significantly impact health in the long … Read more
In the last couple of weeks, 59-year-old Simon Ruscoe has forgotten how to turn the shower off. It is the latest effect of early-onset Alzheimer’s, which is slowly robbing him of the ability to complete simple daily tasks without support. His wife Emma, 56, said: “It’s as if tiny little bits of him are falling … Read more
The connection between chronic stress and the onset of dementia may not be as clear-cut as previously thought, with other mental health conditions potentially doubling your risk of developing the disease. Chronic stress has long been associated with memory problems and dementia, but a recent study suggests that the role of stress and its hormone, … Read more
Although dementia is typically associated with elderly people, there are warning signs of the disease that can strike people of a younger age. Dementia can begin before the age of 65, which is known as early onset. But it may actually start even earlier and worsen if the symptoms are not recognized. In the UK, … Read more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday approved Eli Lilly’s treatment for early Alzheimer’s, making it the second therapy for slowing progression of the brain-wasting disease that will be available to U.S. patients. The approval for donanemab, to be sold under the brand name Kisunla, followed the recommendations of the agency’s outside experts, who … Read more
Life’s traumatic events don’t just cause stress, they could also increase your risk of developing Alzheimer’s, according to a new study. The research found that individuals who had experienced significant trauma, such as a divorce or bereavement, at a young age were more likely to show symptoms of the disease than those who had not. … Read more
Neurological conditions, such as Alzheimer’s disease, migraines, stroke and multiple sclerosis are now the leading cause of ill health and disability around the world, affecting 3.4 billion people, according to a new study. The study, published Thursday in Lancet Neurology, found that these neurological conditions affected 43 per cent of the world population and caused … Read more
The companies behind a prescription drug that was recently approved to treat symptoms of agitation in Alzheimer’s patients are facing a class-action lawsuit over alleged “harmful side effects” to patients. The lawsuit relates to the antipsychotic drug Rexulti, which was approved by Health Canada in January for managing agitation associated with dementia due to Alzheimer’s … Read more
