New Study Finds Link Between High Levels of “Good” Cholesterol and Dementia Published Dec. 4, 2023, 2:28 p.m. ET In a surprising twist, a new study suggests that high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, commonly known as “good” cholesterol, may not be as beneficial as previously believed. The research indicates that individuals with elevated levels of HDL …
SEATTLE — The University of Washington (UW) Medicine’s Memory and Brain Wellness Center made history by providing the new Alzheimer’s drug, lecanemab, to the first patient on Dec. 1. This groundbreaking treatment was administered to a Mount Vernon man, marking a significant milestone in the battle against Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Thomas Grabowski, a distinguished professor …
Even prior to undergoing scans and tests, it was evident to everyone that Catriona’s memory was significantly declining. Despite the fact that David Cameron was serving as Prime Minister at the time, Catriona believed it was still Margaret Thatcher. The official diagnosis eventually came: Alzheimer’s. The doctor prescribed donepezil, a drug that could potentially delay …
Summary: A groundbreaking, NIH-funded project led by a collaborative team aims to create a neural fiber that could combat Alzheimer’s disease. The fiber is designed to be minimally invasive and is capable of electrical stimulation and drug delivery to study and potentially reverse memory loss. The objective of this high-priority project is to enable detailed …
Coffee: The Truth About Your Favorite Morning Blend Coffee has been a topic of controversy in the health world, with medical experts offering conflicting opinions on its benefits and risks. Despite this, coffee remains America’s drink of choice, favored even over water, according to the National Coffee Association. But what exactly are the potential health …
Research indicates that an increased consumption of whole grains may slow memory decline in Black individuals, a trend not seen in white participants. The study, published in the November 22, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, suggests that Black individuals who incorporated whole grains such as breads, …
New Research Shows Belly Fat May Increase Alzheimer’s Risk 15 Years Before Symptoms New findings from the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) suggest that even though it might not be visible, deep belly fat could be a hidden indicator of potential Alzheimer’s risk. According to the research released by the RSNA, visceral fat, which …
Summary: A new research study indicates that shrinkage of the hippocampus in the brain is linked to declining cognitive function, independent of amyloid-beta plaques – a key marker of Alzheimer’s disease. The study suggests that cognitive decline is associated with neurodegenerative diseases other than Alzheimer’s. The research, which involved 128 participants monitored over seven years, …
Recently, I accompanied the man I deeply love to his doctor’s appointment, where I found myself facing the perplexing question of emergency contact. Interestingly, he filled in my name as his emergency contact, and I realized that I am his emergency contact as well. However, when it came to the marital status section, he checked …
New research from the University of Southern California reveals that millions of Americans, along with their doctors, lack awareness of early cognitive decline. The study suggests that general physicians often under-diagnose mild cognitive impairment (MCI) in their patients. This follows a previous study from the same authors that found a significant number of Medicare patients …