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- 1Alzheimer's increasingly seen as a treatable condition, study finds●Alzheimer's disease starting to be considered a treatable condition – study
A new study suggests Alzheimer's disease is beginning to be regarded as a treatable condition rather than an inevitably progressive illness. The findings reflect growing optimism around newer therapies that can slow the disease's progression, marking a shift in how clinicians and researchers view the outlook for patients diagnosed with the condition.
- 2Glucosamine supplement linked to faster Alzheimer's progression▼Glucosamine, a popular joint supplement, linked to faster Alzheimer’s progression
Glucosamine, one of the most widely taken joint supplements, has been linked in new research to faster progression of Alzheimer's disease. The finding challenges the common assumption that the over-the-counter remedy is harmless, and is prompting concern among the millions of older adults who take it for joint pain. Experts are urging people not to panic but to discuss supplement use with their doctors.
- 3Radiation Exposure May Trigger Key Feature of Alzheimer's▼Radiation Exposure May Trigger a Key Feature of Alzheimer's in The Brain
New research suggests radiation exposure may trigger a key feature of Alzheimer's disease in the brain. According to ScienceAlert, the findings point to radiation potentially initiating one of the hallmark brain changes associated with the disease, adding to growing scientific interest in environmental factors that may contribute to Alzheimer's risk.