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‘Amazing’ reduction in Alzheimer’s risk verified by blood markers, study says

  • Penny Ashford, age 61, is participating in a study tracking Alzheimer's risk via blood biomarkers.
  • Ashford's father was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer's at 62, motivating her to improve her brain health.
  • The BioRAND study analyzes biomarkers from 54 participants and offers personalized lifestyle recommendations, including diet and exercise.
  • Dr. Carrillo stated that "P-tau 217 is a beautiful marker for Alzheimer's," and blood tests are becoming more accurate.
  • Improved biomarkers in the study group suggest lifestyle changes and potential diabetes drugs may reduce dementia risk, but more research is needed.
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Having a father with Alzheimer’s may increase dementia risk: study

Researchers say having a father with the neurodegenerative disease may be tied to a greater spread of the tau protein in the brain that is a warning sign of Alzheimer’s.

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Pharmacy Times broke the news in on Monday, April 7, 2025.
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