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Blood Test That Detects Alzheimer's 15 Years Before Symptoms Moves Closer to Clinical Use
A new phosphorylated tau blood biomarker test has shown 90% accuracy in identifying Alzheimer's pathology in pre-symptomatic individuals, potentially transforming early intervention strategies worldwide.
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Australia's Therapeutic Goods Administration has approved the first disease-modifying Alzheimer's treatment, raising hope but also questions about access and eligibility.
Poor Sleep in Your 50s Linked to 30% Higher Dementia Risk, Landmark Study Finds
A 25-year cohort study published in Nature Communications found consistent short sleep duration significantly increased dementia risk in middle-aged adults.
APOE4 Gene Carriers at Higher Risk — New Research Shows Lifestyle Can Still Make a Difference
Even those carrying the strongest genetic risk factor for Alzheimer's can reduce their risk through targeted lifestyle interventions, researchers say.
Carer Burnout Crisis: One in Three Dementia Carers Report Severe Psychological Distress
A new Dementia Australia report highlights the urgent need for respite services and mental health support for the nation's 1.5 million unpaid dementia carers.
MIND Diet Reduces Alzheimer's Risk by Up to 53% in Those Who Follow It Closely
The Mediterranean-DASH Intervention for Neurodegenerative Delay diet continues to show strong results in large-scale trials, with brain health benefits emerging within months.
150 Minutes of Exercise Per Week Shown to Preserve Memory in Adults Over 60
Regular moderate aerobic exercise increases hippocampal volume and improves cognitive reserve, according to a new meta-analysis of 38 clinical trials.