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‘Turning point’ in the fight against Alzheimer’s as drug found to slow disease

The results of a new trial were labelled as symbolic of ‘a new era where Alzheimer’s disease could become treatable’

The Independent UK

Second Alzheimer's drug in the pipeline promises to slow worsening but with safety concern

New research shows another experimental Alzheimer's drug can modestly slow patients' inevitable worsening

The Independent UK

An experimental Alzheimer's drug outperforms one just approved by the FDA

In a large study, the experimental drug donanemab slowed the progression of Alzheimer's by about 35%. That's slightly better than the drug Leqembi, which was fully approved by the FDA on July 6.

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What impact will Alzheimer’s drug donanemab have?

While it is not a cure, proof that drugs can alter course of disease is regarded as significant triumph

The Guardian - UK

‘Turning point in the fight against Alzheimer’s’ as drug found to slow disease

Donanemab has been found to slow down the disease in a clinical trial.

The Independent UK

‘I’m a chef and I forgot how to bake a cake’: why trauma often leads to brain fog and amnesia

Shock, stress and grief can have a devastating effect on memory – but there are ways to bring it back

The Guardian - UK

‘I have mourned her for decades’: why first loves can shape our lives for ever

In our early romantic relationships, there is often a mismatch between the strength of our feelings and the stark reality. So why do they linger in our memories?

The Guardian - UK

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Doctors perform ‘awake brain surgery’ on a 30-year-old woman

Doctors perform ‘awake brain surgery‘ on a 30-year-old woman

The Hindu

Is sleep the canary in the coalmine – a clue to the health of our minds?

Sleep disturbance is a recognised risk factor for developing a host of psychiatric disorders. Going to bed is the best thing you can do for your brain right now

The Guardian - AU

Sleep deprivation benefited our ancestors, yet harms us now — but staying fit may help us cope

Humans need less sleep than our closest evolutionary relatives. However, we often sleep less than we need.

The Conversation

Former Sounder Jimmy Gabriel had CTE. His family is pushing for head safety in soccer.

TUKWILA, Wash. — Jimmy Gabriel told the best stories.

Tribune News Service

New Alzheimer’s drug is first to show it slows disease. But It’s facing a rocky rollout

Eisai Co.’s breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug — the first to show it slows the brain-destroying disease — is facing a rocky rollout as doctors grapple with logistical issues, insurance uncertainties and complicated safety testing requirements.

Tribune News Service

Shaken baby syndrome needs a rethink

The term Abusive Head Trauma (Shaken baby syndrome) presupposes an action with malicious intent. These emotive labels should have no place masquerading as a medical diagnosis, argues Felicity Goodyear-Smith

Newsroom.co.nz

Face of an NHS in crisis: Girl, 14, could be left unable to walk after brain surgery cancelled three times

Exclusive: At least 340 life-saving children’s operations were shelved from April to December 2022, writes Rebecca Thomas

The Independent UK

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Running Daily May Help Slow Parkinson’s Disease, Study Finds

Intensive exercise boosts production of protein that aids neuron survival, potentially slowing symptoms

Zenger

Simple Mental Activities May Protect Against Alzheimer’s, New Research Shows

Crosswords, puzzles, and education classes can boost cognitive reserve and reduce dementia risk in older adults.

Fortune

He sold his company to PayPal for $800 million. Now, he's spending $2 million a year to stay young forever—no cheat days allowed

Bryan Johnson sold his company, Braintree Venmo, to PayPal for $800 million in 2013. Now, the 45-year-old says he's devoted his entire life to "neutralize" the aging process with his company Blueprint.

LiveScience

'Smoothness' in parts of brain's surface may boost risk of depression, study suggests

An analysis of more than 400 brain scans has revealed a potential new biomarker for depression.

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Challenging brain in older age may reduce dementia risk, study finds

Results reveal activities such as using computer or writing journal associated with 11% drop in risk over 10-year period

France 24

Mind control: Top neurotech firms can hoard and share patients' brain data

The world's top neurotechnology companies can keep indefinite possession of the data generated by the brains of their trial subjects and customers, and even share it with third parties, according to upcoming research. FRANCE 24's Tech Editor Peter O'Brien tells us more.

The Conversation

Curious Kids: can our brains sense electromagnetic waves?

Can our brains sense electromagnetic waves? – Taye, aged 10, London

Bangkok Post

Brave brain breeze to celebrate Ice Cream Day

Nothing is quite like the pain of brain freeze from licking ice cream, but it's a small price to pay compared to the frozen delight that follows.

Salon

How dead is "dead enough"?

Your loved one checked the box to be an organ donor at the DMV. Now they're dead. What happens?

The Independent UK

Personal trainer praised for supporting client who learnt how to walk again after brain tumour

Video has gone viral on TikTok

Fortune

Not brushing or flossing regularly? You could be hurting your body’s ability to fight off Alzheimer's disease. What you need to know

Oral health is whole-body health—you probably heard the adage at your dentist’s office, or way back in high school health class. New research proves it to be true to an even greater extent.

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