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Lecanemab (sold under the brand name Leqembi) helps reduce amyloid plaques in the brain, which are hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease. Prevention’s recent article, “All About Lecanemab, the New FDA-Approved Alzheimer’s Drug,” reports that the drug was approved in January under the FDA’s Accelerated Approval pathway. This process allows the organization to approve drugs for serious…
My Mother has been the rock in my world since I was born and was always a loving, firm presence, who delivered wisdom to me. Not always solicited. I have always known she wanted only the best for me. She was a guide, mentor, and also the dearest friend.
Data from sources like the U.S. Census Bureau shows in no uncertain terms that the U.S. population has grown older over the prior two decades.
Research shows that some hobbies can add years — or even decades — to your life.
The recent decision by former President Jimmy Carter to transition to hospice brings much-needed attention to this crucial part of healthcare.
A stroke can cause disability or death. Prompt intervention can help improve the outcome after a stroke, so it’s important to recognize a stroke right away and get immediate medical attention.
These signs might point to cognitive decline nearly a decade before a formal diagnosis.
A not uncommon estate planning scenario is an elderly parent who lives with an adult child, either at the parent(s)’s home or at the child’s home.
As we grow older, many of us fear the possibility that we could be diagnosed with dementia. Few things are more frightening than the thought of losing our independence to this progressive disease. Researchers at the University of Cambridge now say signs of dementia may appear up to nine years in advance of when the illness is typically diagnosed.
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