john24+FollowAlzheimer’s Drug Hope Hits a WallBig news: two promising Alzheimer’s drugs just got rejected for NHS use because the benefits don’t justify the sky-high price tag. Even though donanemab and lecanemab can slow early Alzheimer’s, the health watchdog says the gains are just too small for the cost (think: £500 million+ a year!). Charities are calling it a painful setback, and patients now face a long wait unless they can pay privately. Science is racing ahead, but the system just can’t keep up. #Alzheimers #NHS #HealthNews100Share
Charles Christensen+FollowDeep Sleep = Brain’s Secret Superpower?Turns out, deep sleep might be our brain’s secret weapon against Alzheimer’s! A new study found that older adults with Alzheimer’s-linked brain changes did way better on memory tests if they got more deep sleep—no matter their education or fitness level. Basically, deep sleep acts like a life raft for your memory, even if those pesky proteins are building up. Forget sleeping pills—think more exercise, less late coffee, and a hot shower before bed for that sweet, memory-saving shut-eye! #Health #BodyHealth #Alzheimers20Share
April Anderson+FollowAlzheimer’s Protein: Baby Brains’ Secret Weapon?Turns out, a protein we’ve always blamed for Alzheimer’s might actually be a brain-building hero in newborns! Scientists just found sky-high levels of p-tau217 (yep, the same one linked to dementia) in healthy babies—way higher than in Alzheimer’s patients. Instead of being toxic, it looks like this protein helps wire up infant brains. Now researchers are wondering: what changes as we age that turns this helper into a villain? If we crack that code, it could totally change how we treat Alzheimer’s! #Health #BodyHealth #Alzheimers50Share
john24+FollowBreast Cancer Treatment’s Unexpected Perk?Turns out, surviving breast cancer—especially with radiation therapy—might actually lower your risk of Alzheimer’s by about 8%! A huge study out of South Korea found that women who had breast cancer were less likely to develop Alzheimer’s than those who hadn’t. The effect was strongest in women over 65 and those who got radiation. It’s not a magic cure, but it’s a surprising twist since we usually hear about cancer treatments causing ‘chemobrain.’ Science keeps us guessing! #Alzheimers #BreastCancer #HealthNews #Health #BodyHealth150Share
Jacqueline Howard DDS+FollowCould an ‘Exercise Pill’ Be Next?Scientists just found the brain cells that get the biggest boost from exercise—and it could mean a future ‘exercise pill’ for Alzheimer’s patients! By mapping how exercise affects memory-related brain cells, researchers discovered key genes that could be targeted by new drugs. Imagine getting some of the brain benefits of a workout without hitting the gym. This could be a total game-changer for Alzheimer’s therapies! #Alzheimers #BrainHealth #ScienceNews #Health #BodyHealth50Share
rachel60+FollowWhy the NHS Said No to ‘Miracle’ Alzheimer’s DrugsEveryone’s buzzing about those new Alzheimer’s drugs, but here’s the tea: the NHS just said no. Turns out, the so-called ‘miracle’ treatments only slow things down by a few months—and come with some pretty intense side effects and hospital visits. Plus, they’re super pricey (think £25k a year!). Experts say the benefits just don’t stack up against the risks and costs, at least for now. The debate’s getting heated, but the NHS is sticking to its guns for now. #Alzheimers #NHS #HealthNews #Health #BodyHealth61Share
wilsonjames+FollowAlzheimer’s Risk? This Blood Test KnowsA routine blood test (the TyG index) could reveal which early Alzheimer’s patients are four times more likely to see their brain function decline fast. Researchers found that those with higher insulin resistance had a much higher risk of rapid decline. This could help families and doctors predict what’s ahead—and maybe even slow things down with targeted treatments. Wild that something so simple could change the game for Alzheimer’s care! #Alzheimers #BrainHealth #MedicalNews #Health50Share
April Anderson+FollowAlzheimer’s Might Make You More Social?!Turns out, early Alzheimer’s could actually make people more social—not less! A massive UK study found those at higher genetic risk for Alzheimer’s were more likely to hang out with family and friends and felt less isolated than expected. Scientists think the disease might trigger extra sociability in its early stages, or maybe loved ones just step up their support. Either way, it’s a total plot twist for what we thought about dementia and social life! #Alzheimers #BrainHealth #SocialScience #Health #BodyHealth40Share
Jacqueline Howard DDS+FollowAlzheimer’s Risk in a Routine Blood Test?!Wild update: a blood test already used for diabetes risk might predict how fast Alzheimer’s will progress. Researchers found that people with higher insulin resistance (measured by the TyG index) declined four times faster if they had Alzheimer’s. This could mean earlier interventions and more targeted treatments for those most at risk. Imagine catching the warning signs with a test you might already be getting! Science is seriously leveling up the fight against dementia. #Alzheimers #HealthNews #MedicalBreakthrough #Health #BodyHealth40Share
Jacqueline Howard DDS+FollowOld Drugs, New Hope for Alzheimer’s?Imagine if meds already sitting in your bathroom cabinet could help fight Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. That’s the big idea behind a new project: scientists are fast-tracking existing drugs to see if they can treat these brain diseases, potentially shaving up to 10 years off the wait for new treatments. With the NHS holding back on pricey new drugs, charities are teaming up to find hidden gems among meds we already trust. Could weight loss jabs or diabetes pills be the next breakthrough? Stay tuned! #Alzheimers #Parkinsons #DrugRepurposing #Health #BodyHealth140Share
