Longevity

HEALTH July 23

Alzheimer’s disease may be detected by a finger prick blood test for earlier diagnosis and treatment

A simple finger prick blood test may help diagnose Alzheimer’s disease, according to research revealed this week at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference (AAIC) in Amsterdam.

HEALTH July 22

Tony Bennett’s battle with Alzheimer’s: What to know about dementia and death

After singer Tony Bennett's death, several neurology experts shared with Fox News Digital what people should know about late-stage Alzheimer’s and its potentially fatal complications.

LIFESTYLE July 19

West Virginia woman who is blind runs 5K race, ranks in her age group: ‘This is just the beginning’

A blind woman from West Virginia competed in the 2023 National Senior Games 5K — placing in her group at 74-years-old. She completed the race in 45 minutes.

HEALTH July 18

New dementia drug 'has given me hope’: Alzheimer’s patients reveal their stories

The first new Alzheimer’s treatment in 20 years was granted full FDA approval in early July 2023. Two patients who participated in the clinical trials share personal experiences.

HEALTH July 17

Alzheimer’s disease is most common in these US counties, new study finds

Older people in the eastern and southeastern U.S. have the largest prevalence of Alzheimer’s disease, per new research revealed at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference.

Pets July 17

California man celebrates 100th birthday with 'dog parade' featuring 200 pups of all shapes and sizes

In honor of his 100th birthday, a man from San Jose, California, was visited by over 200 dogs of all shapes and sizes during a parade his daughter, Alison Moore, threw for him.

HEALTH June 30

Talk therapy? AI may detect 'earliest symptoms' of dementia by analyzing speech patterns

A new artificial intelligence-powered tool called CognoSpeak aims to detect signs of dementia, Alzheimer’s and other memory disorders by analyzing a person’s speech and language patterns.

HEALTH June 26

Be well: Prevent dangerous falls among older adults by taking key steps

Dangerous falls can be prevented with safety protocols. Fox News Digital spoke with Christynne Helfrich, PT, a physical therapist commercial consultant for Hinge Health in Illinois, for expert tips.

Artificial Intelligence June 22

AI tech aims to help patients catch disease early, even ‘reverse their biological age’

Cenegenics, a Las Vegas company offering “personalized performance health age management" for its patients, is partnering with California-based Prenuvo to offer full-body AI MRI scans to patients.

Alzheimers June 9

The stages of Alzheimer's and symptoms that could be displayed as the disease progresses

Alzheimer's is a disease that impacts millions and is generally seen in older individuals. There are multiple stages of the disease in which different symptoms are displayed.