Regularly sleeping nine to 10 hours or more per night is linked to higher levels of p-tau181, a blood-based protein marker for Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study from UT Health San Antonio. Researchers found that the association becomes most pronounced beyond 10 hours of sleep, suggesting long sleep may be an early indicator of … Read more
Jennifer Banks, a tenured violinist with the Gewandhaus Orchestra in Leipzig, died on June 30 at age 42 following a battle with behavioural variant frontotemporal dementia (bv-FTD). Banks, an Alexandra-born musician, rose from local Suzuki method lessons to global stages, including the National Youth Orchestra and the New England Conservatory in Boston, before the neurodegenerative … Read more
Individuals with early-onset dementia—defined as a diagnosis occurring before age 65—experience a significant, accelerating decline in work productivity up to 15 years before receiving a clinical diagnosis. Research published in the journal Neurology on July 8, 2026, reveals that these patients face an average productivity loss of 74,577 Euros (approximately $86,000 USD) compared to their … Read more
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is transitioning from a pantry staple to a daily health supplement, driven by high-profile biohackers and wellness enthusiasts who consume it as a concentrated “shot.” According to research, high-polyphenol olive oil may optimize lipid profiles and reduce the risk of mortality from cancer, neurodegenerative, and respiratory diseases, leading to a … Read more
Dementia Prevalence in Europe: A Growing Public Health Crisis Alzheimer Europe estimates that 12,122,979 people in EU and non-EU countries are living with dementia as of 2025, a figure projected to rise to 19,905,856 by 2050. According to the report The Prevalence of Dementia in Europe 2025, this 64% increase across EU and non-EU countries … Read more
A set of 34 specific circular RNAs in the blood can predict the onset of Alzheimer’s disease symptoms, according to a study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Research indicates these markers can identify the transition to symptomatic Alzheimer’s two to four years before clinical signs appear, potentially improving patient selection for clinical … Read more
Early diagnosis and timely intervention can significantly improve the quality of life for individuals with dementia and their families, according to specialists at the “Mind Your Brain” awareness program held in Bengaluru. Experts from institutions including NIMHANS, the Centre for Brain Research (CBR) at IISc, and the Dementia India Alliance (DIA) highlight that over 45% … Read more
A study published in Neurology has identified a rare cohort of older adults, known as “super movers,” who maintain high cognitive function despite showing Alzheimer’s-related brain changes. These individuals, representing only 6% to 10% of the older population, exhibit walking speeds typical of people 30 years their junior, suggesting that physical mobility may serve as … Read more
Up to 45 percent of dementia cases could be prevented by addressing modifiable risk factors like physical inactivity and social isolation, according to research from Curtin University. However, a systematic review published in The Lancet Healthy Longevity indicates that traditional public health awareness campaigns often lead to only small improvements in knowledge and limited changes … Read more
Extreme heat events, often characterized by persistent “heat domes,” significantly increase risks to mental health by disrupting cortisol regulation and restricting access to coping mechanisms. According to Dr. Laurie Ballew, a doctor of psychiatric medicine at Four Rivers Behavioral Health, rising temperatures correlate with spikes in irritability, domestic violence, and psychiatric emergency room visits as … Read more