1mflourish's Podcast

Imagine for a moment that you are watching your loved one slowly deteriorate.They can no longer remember your name, what they did yesterday, what to do with their keys, or even how to brush their teeth. As the disease progresses, they become more and more withdrawn, until eventually, they can no longer recognize the faces of their loved ones. It's a heart-wrenching experience that I wouldn't wish on anyone.This is the reality for millions of people around the world who are affected by Alzheimer's disease. While there is no cure for Alzheimer's, there is hope. New research is providing insights into how we can better treat the disease.One such study has found that targeting amyloid beta could be more effective than previously thought.Amyloid-positive carriers of autosomal dominant Alzheimer’s disease-causing mutations were put under observation for 3 years.The study found that higher levels of soluble Aβ42 predicted a lower risk of progression to cognitive impairment to a greater extent tha