Alzheimer’s may have early warning signs outside the brain

A surprising discovery suggests that some early signs of Alzheimer’s disease may begin outside the brain. Using miniature laboratory systems made from human cells, scientists found that genetic mutations associated with inherited Alzheimer’s can disrupt nerve-to-muscle connections without any involvement from the brain or spinal cord. This could help explain why some patients experience changes in balance, walking, and coordination long before memory problems develop.


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See You in the Court of Instagram: When Jewelry Designers Take Copycats Public

Jewelry designer Beltrán did not begin her recent dispute with Veronica Beard with a lawsuit. She began with an Instagram post....
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Common osteoporosis drugs linked to 24% lower dementia risk in major study

A massive study of more than 120,000 older adults suggests that common osteoporosis drugs may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias by up to 24%. The surprising findings raise the possibility that medications already used to strengthen bones could also help protect the aging brain.


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Retirement Navigator: Before a Parent Needs Care – The Talks and Papers to Have Ready

I recently had the privilege of being interviewed by Kwame Kwadey for The Retirement Navigator. It was fun for me because Kwame...


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Even moderate drinking linked to cancer and early death, major study finds

A major new study challenges the idea that moderate drinking is safe, finding that even relatively small amounts of alcohol increase the risk of cancer, heart disease, and premature death. Researchers found no overall health benefits from drinking and warn that consuming more than one alcoholic beverage per day can significantly increase long-term health risks.


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