39 h. ago Ingredient hidden in your spice rack could reverse Alzheimer's disease

A team from the Scripps Research Institute discovered a way of harnessing a common acid to significantly lower inflammation in the brain - a key trigger for Alzheimer's.

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41 h. ago Court puts a temporary hold on releasing records related to the deaths of Gene Hackman and his wife

A New Mexico court has granted a temporary restraining order against the release of certain records related to the investigation into the recent deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa

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42 h. ago Ingredient hidden in your spice rack could completely reverse Alzheimer's disease

A team from the Scripps Research Institute discovered a way of harnessing a common acid to significantly lower inflammation in the brain - a key trigger for Alzheimer's.

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4 d. ago How YOU can keep your brain sharp until you're 100, by leading neurologist DR DALE BREDESEN, who insists his miracle science

As a neurologist at the forefront of research into Alzheimer's disease, I have worked with people who have managed to stop their slide toward dementia. Here's how you can do the same...

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4 d. ago Early signs of Alzheimer's disease could be detected in the shower: How to know when to get checked

Alzheimer's is a neurodegenerative disease - meaning that it causes someone to lose cognitive abilities over time.

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4 d. ago Gene Hackman estate goes to court to prevent release of autopsy pictures

Fearing release of distressing material, lawyers have petitioned a Santa Fe court to seal records to protect the family’s right to privacyA representative for the estate of actor Gene Hackman is seeking to block the public release of autopsy and investigative reports, especially photographs and police body-camera video, related to the recent deaths of Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa, after their partially mummified bodies were discovered at their New Mexico home in February.Authorities last week announced Hackman died at age 95 of heart disease with complications from Alzheimer’s disease as much as a week after Arakawa, 65, died from a rare rodent-borne disease, hantavirus pulmonary syndrome. Hackman’s pacemaker last showed signs of activity on 18 February, indicating an abnormal heart rhythm on the day he probably died. The couple’s bodies weren’t discovered until 26 February. Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Gene Hackman's estate asks court to block release of death investigation records

The estate of deceased actor Gene Hackman is seeking to block the public release of autopsy and investigative reports — especially photographs and video — related to the deaths of Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa

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6 d. ago Alzheimer's Association pairs up with New Mexico in US pilot program to raise awareness

New Mexico has paired up with the Alzheimer’s Association in a pilot U.S. initiative aimed at raising awareness about a disease that affects several million people in the country

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6 d. ago Plastic pollution leaves seabirds with brain damage similar to Alzheimer’s, study shows

Blood tests on migratory chicks fed plastics by their parents show neurodegeneration, as well as cell rupture and stomach lining decayIngesting plastic is leaving seabird chicks with brain damage “akin to Alzheimer’s disease”, according to a new study – adding to growing evidence of the devastating impact of plastic pollution on marine wildlife.Analysis of young sable shearwaters, a migratory bird that travels between Australia’s Lord Howe Island and Japan, has found that plastic waste is causing damage to seabird chicks not apparent to the naked eye, including decay of the stomach lining, cell rupture and neurodegeneration. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Gene Hackman's lifestyle choice may have sparked rapid health decline

Hollywood actor Gene Hackman had advanced Alzheimer's disease when he sadly died at the age of 95, one week after his beloved wife Betsy Arakawa passed away in their home

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6 d. ago Gene Hackman's tragic final days: Star would have experienced his wife's death 'repeatedly because advanced Alzheimer's meant he was 'living in a reel'

Gene Hackman may repeatedly relived the loss of his wife due to his battle with advanced Alzheimer's disease, an expert has claimed. Hos condition also may have impacted his ability to call for help.

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9 d. ago 'Mum asked me worrying question – now she has terminal illness'

Deborah Gatesman's dad, James, was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 2002, with the "caring" family man sadly losing his ability to speak as the condition took hold

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1 week ago Gene Hackman’s final days marked by isolation: ‘slowing down and reclusive’

The actor was likely alone in his house for days, disoriented and too frail to seek help, after death of wife Betsy ArakawaActor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, who were found dead last month in Santa Fe, New Mexico, were rarely apart from each other, and it’s that closeness that may have led to the circumstances of their deaths.Arakawa had become Hackman’s caregiver in his later years when he developed Alzheimer’s disease and became incapable of carrying out even the simplest of tasks. She ran the household errands, made sure he remained active and protected him from illnesses. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Takeaways from the Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa deaths investigation

Authorities say Gene Hackman spent his final years retired from acting, living with heart disease and Alzheimer’s

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1 week ago A timeline of how actor Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa died at their New Mexico home

Authorities have revealed that actor Gene Hackman died of heart disease, and his wife died of hantavirus

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1 week ago Gene Hackman died of natural causes days after wife died of rare respiratory virus

Cause of Betsy Arakawa’s death was hantavirus pulmonary syndrome while Hackman died of heart disease, with advanced Alzheimer’s disease contributingThe actor Gene Hackman died of natural causes days after his wife, Betsy Arakawa, succumbed to a rare respiratory virus, authorities said on Friday.Arakawa died of hantavirus pulmonary syndrome while Hackman died of heart disease, with advanced Alzheimer’s disease contributing, said Dr Heather Jarrell, the chief medical investigator for the New Mexico office of the medical investigator. The couple’s partially mummified bodies were discovered last month at their home in New Mexico. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Alzheimer’s and a rare disease: Everything we know about Gene Hackman and wife’s deaths

Hollywood star was found dead along with his wife of 34 years and one of their pet dogs

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1 week ago Out of the lab and into the streets, researchers and doctors rally for science against Trump cuts

Researchers, doctors, their patients and supporters are venturing out of labs, hospitals and offices across the country to stand up to what they call an attack on life-saving science by the Trump administration

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2 w. ago NHS doctor shares five simple steps to lower your risk of Alzheimer's disease

Making some small changes to your lifestyle could have a significant impact on your cognitive health later in life.

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2 w. ago Doctor reveals four lifestyle changes to slash risk of developing Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia in the UK, but there are ways to lower your risk of developing it

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