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An Alzheimer's pill was linked to slower brain shrinkage and improved cognition over nearly three years in early disease, a new analysis suggests. The benefits seen in people with early Alzheimer's disease after a year of treatment with blarcamesine were sustained over nearly three years, according to new analysis from Anavex Life Sciences. Patients treated [...]
This month Agetech World is running a special 'Live Forever' series focusing on the future. What does healthy lifespan look like, and how long can it last? In part two we hear from Dr Halland Chen, a double board-certified Physician specialising in longevity medicine, cellular health, and biotech innovation. In an interview with Agetech World [...]
For knee osteoarthritis, braces, water therapy and exercise were the most effective non-drug treatments in a large analysis. Knee osteoarthritis is a widespread and often disabling condition that affects millions of older adults. It causes ongoing pain and stiffness in the knee joint, making everyday movement more difficult. Many patients rely on anti-inflammatory medicines, but [...]
A new dementia discharge tool has shown promise in helping people leave mental health hospitals more safely, according to researchers. The study found the SAFER-Dem intervention could support safer, more coordinated moves from hospital to community care for people with dementia. Researchers said the approach is patient-centred and aligns care with best practice guidance while [...]
This month Agetech World is focusing on the future. What does healthy lifespan look like, and how long can it last? Our introductory article in this special series looks at the ‘biohacking’ quest to re-engineer ageing - and who it will benefit? Click below to read Agetech World editor Peter McCusker's report now. [...]
A blood test could help spot early cognitive decline years before a standard dementia diagnosis is possible, research suggests. Scientists found that subtle changes in the blood, caused by chemicals produced by gut bacteria, may reveal the earliest signs of cognitive decline long before symptoms become obvious. The findings suggest the link between the gut [...]
More than 1.2m people in England could get weight loss drugs on the NHS to lower their risk of heart attacks and strokes. Semaglutide, sold as Wegovy, is already available on the health service for some people living with obesity and is also offered as Ozempic to treat type 2 diabetes. Now people who are [...]
Nearly a third of adults eligible for bowel cancer screening in England do not complete the home test, new research shows, risking missed cases and preventable deaths. Bowel Cancer UK analysed the latest data from NHS integrated care boards and found average uptake across England is 71 per cent, meaning 29 per cent of those [...]
Keeping the brain busy while sitting, through puzzles or knitting, may cut dementia risk, a study suggests. Researchers surveyed more than 20,800 Swedish adults, mostly women aged 35 to 64, about their weekly physical activity and how much time each day they spent in what they classed as 'mentally active' and 'mentally passive' sedentary behaviour. [...]
Gut-friendly foods such as kimchi and kombucha may carry hidden risks for heart health when eaten in excess, the British Heart Foundation warns. The charity said foods marketed as prebiotic, probiotic or otherwise good for the gut can support the microbiome, but some may also be high in salt or sugar, which can raise the [...]
