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EU Approves First Alzheimer's Disease Treatment Targeting Disease Processes

The European Commission approved Lecanemab, a new Alzheimer's treatment targeting disease processes, for use in the EU; although effective in slowing progression in early stages for a small subset of patients, it is not a cure and its long-term effects remain uncertain.

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Cannabis Use Linked to Significantly Increased Dementia Risk

A Canadian study of over six million people found a 72% increased risk of dementia among those hospitalized for cannabis-related issues, exceeding alcohol-related risks; this highlights the need for further research into the long-term effects of cannabis use on cognitive health.

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17 Modifiable Risk Factors Linked to Dementia, Stroke, and Late-Life Depression

Harvard researchers found 17 modifiable risk factors shared by dementia, stroke, and late-life depression, with high blood pressure and kidney disease showing the greatest impact; conversely, physical activity and leisure time cognitive activity showed the lowest risk.

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Semaglutide Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk in Major Studies

Two large-scale studies suggest that the weight-loss drug semaglutide, found in Wegovy and Ozempic, may significantly lower the risk of developing dementia, offering a potential preventative measure against a condition costing the UK £42 billion annually.

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Lower LDL Cholesterol Significantly Reduces Dementia Risk: Large-Scale Study

A study of almost 109,000 people found that lower LDL cholesterol levels were associated with a 26% lower risk of dementia and a 28% lower risk of Alzheimer's disease; statin use further reduced the risk.

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17 Lifestyle Factors Can Reduce Risk of Dementia, Stroke, and Depression

A study published in the Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry reveals that 17 modifiable lifestyle factors—including blood pressure, smoking, sleep, physical activity, and blood sugar—impact dementia, stroke, and late-life depression, offering a preventative strategy to reduce the proj...

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Excessive Alcohol Consumption Linked to Increased Risk of Brain Damage

A study of over 1700 deceased individuals found that drinking eight or more alcoholic beverages weekly significantly increases the risk of hyaline arteriolosclerosis, a brain condition impacting memory and cognition; even former heavy drinkers showed increased risk.

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Technology Use Linked to Lower Risk of Cognitive Decline in Older Adults

A meta-analysis of 57 studies involving over 400,000 older adults found that technology use is associated with a 42% lower risk of cognitive impairment, contradicting the 'digital dementia hypothesis'.

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Paternal Alzheimer's Linked to Increased Risk in Children

Research from McGill University reveals a link between fathers with Alzheimer's and increased tau protein spread in their children's brains, potentially increasing their risk of developing the disease, challenging previous assumptions about gender's role and highlighting the substantial economic bur...

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Shingles Vaccine Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk in Women

A UK study published in Nature found that the Varicella Zoster (shingles) vaccine significantly reduced dementia risk in women (20% lower incidence) over seven years, suggesting a link between the virus and dementia and prompting calls for expanded vaccination recommendations.

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Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Dementia Risk

A Welsh study published in Nature found a 3.5% lower dementia risk in individuals who received the shingles vaccine compared to those who didn't, suggesting that viral infections might play a more significant role in dementia than previously thought.

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Boosting Lymphatic System Shows Promise in Preventing Dementia

Researchers have found a potential treatment for cognitive decline that involves boosting the lymphatic system to clear brain waste more efficiently than the body's natural processes, potentially preventing dementia by overcoming the blood-brain barrier.

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