Dr. Hilary was visibly emotional during his appearance on Good Morning Britain as he discussed his close friend Fiona Phillips’ surprising diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Fiona had expressed concerns about her brain fog symptoms being related to menopause, but doctors confirmed it was actually Alzheimer’s. Speaking about Fiona, who he collaborated with for a decade …
The US has fully approved the first drug to effectively slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, with a decision pending in the UK. The drug, called lecanemab or Leqembi, has been hailed as a significant advancement in the fight against the disease. The approval was based on data from a study involving nearly 1,800 patients, …
The FDA has granted full approval to the first drug, called Leqembi, that has been proven to moderately slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease, according to the Washington Post. Previously, conditional approval was given in January. This decision is significant because it opens the door to broader government coverage through Medicare and Medicaid, as …
During the peak of her television career, Fiona Phillips supported her mother, Amy, through her battle with Alzheimer’s. Despite her demanding schedule on the ITV breakfast show GMTV, Fiona made the ten-hour round trip every weekend to her parents’ home in Pembrokeshire, where she took care of them. This included handling situations such as when …
TV presenter Fiona Phillips made the heartbreaking revelation last night that she has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at the age of 62. After experiencing “crippling anxiety,” confusion, and brain fog, doctors confirmed her diagnosis. Both of Phillips’ parents died from Alzheimer’s, so it came as a relief when tests showed that her sons, Nat and …
Dementia is a cruel disorder that gradually steals away the memories of its sufferers, to the point where they no longer recognize the faces of their loved ones. However, it’s important to note that the early symptoms of dementia, such as memory loss and difficulty concentrating, can also be attributed to the menopause. Charities acknowledge …
Fiona Phillips made a heartbreaking revelation last night, disclosing her surprising diagnosis of Alzheimer’s at the age of 62. Initially, she attributed her symptoms of anxiety, confusion, and brain fog to menopause and sought hormone replacement therapy. However, as her brain fog persisted, she consulted various specialists and eventually received a confirmed diagnosis. In this …
Alzheimer’s patients across America are on the brink of a major breakthrough this week as health officials are expected to approve a groundbreaking drug. The drug, known as lecanemab, is set to receive approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on July 6. In clinical trials, lecanemab has shown promise in reducing the toxic …
We all understand the importance of consuming more fruits and vegetables for weight loss, but did you know that it can also greatly benefit your brain? According to Professor Hana Burianova, a neuroscientist at Bournemouth University, our brain is intricately connected to every part of our body. Recent evidence suggests that the food we eat …
According to a study conducted by US researchers, maintaining lean muscle mass through regular gym workouts can help stave off Alzheimer’s disease. The researchers analyzed data from 450,243 participants in the UK Biobank study and found that individuals with higher levels of lean muscle mass had a 12% lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease. Additionally, these …