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Researchers at Cytek Biosciences explore spectral flow cytometry for vaccine response in the elderly
1+ hour, 44+ min ago (690+ words) Traders Union Researchers at Cytek Biosciences explore spectral flow cytometry for vaccine response in the elderly Cytek Biosciences has announced findings published in the journal Immunity & Ageing, where researchers used spectral flow cytometry to determine if certain T cell populations…...
Enniskillen family speaks out on dementia care
1+ hour, 24+ min ago (432+ words) AN Enniskillen man has spoken of his family's "nightmare'after his mum, who has Alzheimer's disease, was discharged home without what he describes as a meaningful care package. He also described how his elderly dad was left to cope alone with…...
New grant will allow Ayrshire charity to help the disabled and unpaid carers
7+ hour, 43+ min ago (293+ words) AYRSHIRE charity CHAP has been awarded "141, 542 to boost its support of people living with long-term conditions or disabilities and unpaid carers. It is one of 23 projects across Scotland awarded a share of nearly "2. 2 million from The Self Management Fund, administered…...
Dementia Costs Reach Record $818 Billion Nationwide
9+ hour, 39+ min ago (584+ words) Legal Reader New report finds dementia costs rising as families shoulder growing financial burdens. A new report estimates that dementia costs the United States are about $818 billion in 2026, showing that the financial burden reaches far beyond hospital bills and nursing…...
Uptown Social Receives Grant Funding to Launch Janet L. Herrick Dementia-Friendly Choir
3+ hour, 20+ min ago (210+ words) The Friends of Uptown Social have shared that they have received a $5, 000 grant from Giving Voice to launch the Janet L. Herrick Dementia-Friendly Choir, an inclusive program designed for individuals with memory loss. The choir will be led by Music Director…...
Nintendo Brain Training Professor Explains Why Driving a Manual Transmission Car Is Better for Your Brain Than an Automatic
12+ hour, 23+ min ago (228+ words) A study led by Professor Ryuta Kawashima suggests that driving a manual transmission car is beneficial for the brain, and could help prevent dementia. Kawashima is a neuroscientist known for the Brain Age and Dr Kawashima's Brain Training games, released…...
Alzheimer's advocates say July 4 can present dementia difficulties
5+ hour, 24+ min ago (296+ words) As festivities celebrating America's 250 years of independence ramp up, there's concern for the more than 11 percent of Missourians with Alzheimer's disease. Loud noises and a lot of familiar faces can make it hard for people with different forms of dementia…...
Research Shows Your Oral Microbiome Can Predict How Long You Live and How Fast Your Brain Ages
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (591+ words) The gut microbiome has dominated wellness conversations for years, but the community of bacteria living in your mouth may deserve equal attention. New research links the oral microbiome directly to how long you live and how your brain ages, giving…...
Scientists discover why some brains resist Alzheimer's
2+ hour, 30+ min ago (787+ words) One of the biggest unanswered questions in Alzheimer's research is why the disease affects people so differently. While many develop memory loss and dementia as Alzheimer's progresses, others show little or no cognitive decline despite having the same underlying brain…...
Danny Glover opens up on Alzheimer's as family, film and activism shape the public voice he still keeps at 79
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (903+ words) Danny Glover revealed on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, that he has been living with Alzheimer's disease for several years in an interview with NBC/TODAY. At 79, the actor from Lethal Weapon is speaking publicly about his health with his family. His statement…...