Legendary singer Tony Bennett, who died on July 21 in New York at age 96, had a history of health issues over the years, culminating in his seven-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Although no cause of death was indicated in the announcement
The first new Alzheimer’s treatment in 20 years was given full FDA approval earlier this month — and now two patients who participated in the clinical trials have spoken about their personal experience with the drug to Fox News Digital. Lecanemab, sold
Seniors living in the eastern and southeastern parts of the United States have the largest prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease, according to new research announced on Monday at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Amsterdam. Researchers analyzed all 3,142 U.S. counties in
Resistance training and physical exercise plays a role in alleviating symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease, researchers suggest. An article published in the journal Frontiers in Neuroscience said its beneficial effects serve as a “complementary treatment.” The work’s Brazilian authors from the Federal University
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has fully approved a “novel” drug used to treat adult patients with Alzheimer’s, the agency announced. Leqembi, which is produced by Japanese drugmaker Eisai and American-based drugmaker Biogen, was initially approved in January under the Accelerated Approval
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. It’s mostly seen in those over the age of 65. Even though Alzheimer’s disease mostly affects older individuals, it is sometimes seen in younger people. BRAIN-BOOSTING FOODS FOR FIGHTING MEMORY LOSS, PREVENTING ALZHEIMER’S
Alzheimer’s is a disease that heavily impacts memory function, typically in older people. Since memory loss commonly comes with aging, it can be hard to detect if a symptom is just one that comes with old age, or a sign of Alzheimer’s
As people age, the memories of many get weaker. More than 6 million Americans alone live with Alzheimer’s, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. There is no cure for the disease that impacts so many, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing you can
A blood test may help identify individuals at risk for Alzheimer’s before they show any signs of the disease, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Medicine. The blood test looks at the activity of star-shaped brain cells in
More than six million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease — and one in three seniors dies with the disease, according to statistics from the Alzheimer’s Association. With so many different factors — genetics, lifestyle and environment — influencing a person’s risk