WASHINGTON — U.S. officials have approved another Alzheimer’s drug that can modestly slow the disease, providing a new option for patients in the early stages of the incurable, memory-destroying ailment. The Food and Drug Administration approved Eli Lilly’s Kisunla on Tuesday for mild or early cases of dementia caused by Alzheimer’s. It’s only the second … 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
Extract of Lion’s mane mushroom could potentially offer a range of health advantages (Image: Getty) Studies show a ‘little-known’ vegetable, that you can take as a supplement, can provide your body with plenty of health benefits – especially your to your brain, heart and gut. According to experts, the ‘super’ vegetable, known as lion’s mane … Read more
Celebrated actor and honorary Academy Award recipient Gena Rowlands is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, says her son, the filmmaker Nick Cassavetes NEW YORK — The celebrated actor and honorary Academy Award recipient Gena Rowlands is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, her son, the filmmaker Nick Cassavetes, has revealed. Cassavetes, in an interview with Entertainment Weekly published … Read more
As temperatures soar in the UK many people are looking forward to soaking up some sun and enjoying the hot weather. However, for some the increase in temperatures can prove dangerous, with certain groups of people especially vulnerable. Health experts have warned that people living with dementia could be one such group. This means almost … Read more
WASHINGTON — Scientists studying a family plagued by early-in-life Alzheimer’s found some carry a genetic oddity that delays their initial symptoms by five years. The finding points to novel ways of fighting the mind-robbing disease – if researchers can unravel how a single copy of that very rare gene variant offers at least a little … Read more
WASHINGTON — A closely watched Alzheimer’s drug from Eli Lilly won the backing of federal health advisers on Monday, setting the stage for the treatment’s expected approval for people with mild dementia caused by the brain-robbing disease. Food and Drug Administration advisers voted unanimously that the drug’s ability to slow the disease outweighs its risks, … Read more
Rumer Willis opened up about her father Bruce Willis spending time with her one-year-old daughter Louetta amid his dementia diagnosis on Wednesday. The actor’s eldest daughter, in an appearance on the “Today” show, told host Hoda Kotb that her father is “so good” and she recently saw him before she went out to New York. … 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
Lauren Frake, elderly care expert at Taking Care Personal Alarms, said in a press release: “We understand how challenging it can be to care for someone who is suffering from dementia, and the strain of finding suitable activities or hobbies for them.” “Maintaining physical and cognitive functions is important to keep the brain stimulated, and … Read more
