Here’s some food for thought — literally. Teens who eat a junk-food diet consisting of sugar and high fat could suffer from long-lasting brain damage — specifically memory impairment, according to a recent study done on rats from the University of Southern California. Researchers fed rats a high-fat diet, then ran them through a series … Read more
Jack Hanna’s family shared a heartbreaking update amid the famed zookeeper and TV host’s battle with Alzheimer’s disease. The 77-year-old former director of the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium’s family released a statement in which they said Hanna’s condition has worsened as the degenerative brain disease progressed. “We wish we had good news to share, but Jack continues … Read more
Mavis Leno, wife of Jay Leno, “sometimes does not know her husband nor her date of birth” as she continues to battle Alzheimer’s disease, according to new court documents. The statement, which was made by Mavis’ court-appointed attorney Robert Ostrin, was part of a new filing to petition the Los Angeles court to allow Leno, … Read more
You won’t want to forget these tips. A neuroscientist is revealing five simple things you can do every day to stimulate your brain and improve your memory — from getting eight to 10 hours of sleep a night to practicing mindfulness. Brain health is a critical but often overlooked aspect of our overall health and … Read more
A British doctor shared a surprisingly warning sign of dementia — the mind-deteriorating condition that afflicts more than 55 million worldwide. The obvious symptoms of dementia include memory loss, but Dr. Ahmad Khundakar told Express in an interview published Saturday that difficulty swallowing could be an early indicator of the disorder. In fact, the unusual … Read more
A study of frozen blood samples has turned up a trove of proteins that may predict several forms of dementia more than 10 years before the disease is diagnosed, researchers from the U.K. and China reported on Monday. The study, published in the journal Nature Aging, is part of ongoing research from multiple teams to … Read more
Things may be looking up for men worried about their Alzheimer’s disease risk. A new five-year study of around 260,000 older adult men found that those taking medications to treat erectile dysfunction, such as Viagra, were 18% less likely to develop the neurodegenerative disease, which impairs memory, thinking and behavior. “Erectile dysfunction drugs, which work … Read more
The Mediterranean diet continues to prove why it’s been named the No. 1 best diet overall by the U.S. News & World Report for seven years in a row. A new study published in the journal JAMA Neurology found that sticking to the Mediterranean diet can keep a person’s mind sharp into old age — … Read more
You can pick your nose, but you can’t pick your pathogens. A review of dozens of published studies into the mechanisms behind neurological diseases has collected strong evidence that people who frequently pick their noses are at a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The new report, compiled and written by researchers at Western Sydney … Read more
DEAR ABBY: After attending a water aerobics class for three months, I have had it with the talkers in the pool. I’m not the only one annoyed that a handful of ladies disrespect the instructors and the rest of the class. They have been asked to quiet down by instructors and the other participants. There … Read more
There’s nothing like a nostalgic song to transport you back to a special time and place — and now a new study has shown that music could help protect those memories for a lifetime. Researchers at the University of Exeter discovered that people who “engage in music” throughout their lives tend to have improved memory … Read more
Bruce Springsteen’s mother Adele has died after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was 98. The rock-and-roll star, 74, announced the devastating news of his mother’s passing Thursday with a tribute on his personal Instagram account, which commenced with the date of her birth and her death. “Adele Springsteen – May 4, 1925 – January 31, 2024,” … Read more
Alzheimer’s disease has been considered something that happens from within, generally speaking — but for the first time, researchers have identified cases that were triggered by a specific medical treatment. The most common type of dementia, Alzheimer’s is caused by a buildup of amyloid proteins in the brain, with risk factors including age, family history, … Read more
Jay Leno and his wife, Mavis, appeared to be in good spirits Sunday in their first joint public sighting since the comedian filed for conservatorship over his bride of 40 years amid her Alzheimer’s diagnosis. In pictures obtained by The Post, the couple held hands as they arrived at the Comedy & Magic Club in … Read more
An Idaho woman experiencing severe mood swings thought she had a brain tumor — it turns out she has early-onset dementia. “I had so much trouble regulating my emotions. I’d become so furious over things I usually wouldn’t be angry about, like people correcting me if I said something wrong,” explained Jana Nelson, 53, to … Read more
Jay Leno has filed for conservatorship of his wife, Mavis, as she has reportedly been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. TMZ reports that the former late-night host filed legal docs Friday to become conservator of Mavis’ estate. An insider told the outlet that Mavis suffers from Alzheimer’s, a progressive disease that destroys memory and other important mental … Read more
Breakthrough research shows that a simple blood test can flag symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) up to 15 years in advance, according to a Times of London report. Neurological scientists from Sweden’s University of Gothenburg have found ways to simply test for the residue of a protein known as phosphorylated Tau 217 (pTau 217), which is … Read more
Medical experts have found that taking a daily multivitamin can ward off cognitive decline by up to two years, according to a new study out of Massachusetts General Hospital. Cognitive decline is one of the first and primary symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s and dementia diseases, which combined affect 55 million people worldwide, according to the … Read more
This is not a drill. Dental experts are stressing the importance of keeping your teeth and gums healthy, especially as research suggests that poor oral hygiene is associated with dementia. “The public needs to be more aware of the correlation between oral health and cognitive abilities,” Chia-Shu Lin, a professor in dentistry at National Yang Ming … Read more
Dementia — an old people’s disease, right? It’s true, yes, that memory loss and a decline in language and problem-solving capabilities — often caused by Alzheimer’s — typically impacts the over-65 crowd, often taking away their ability to lead a normal life. And while you can’t control genetics — race, ethnicity and family history are considered … Read more