A prescription-only intravenous Alzheimer’s treatment has launched in India at Rs 91,688 for a 350 mg vial. The monthly therapy can be given for up to 18 months, making the total cost potentially steep for many patients. The drug targets the underlying disease process linked to amyloid plaque buildup and neurofibrillary tangles in the brain.
Ted Turner’s death ends a media empire built on ambition, risk, and reinvention. Years after he disclosed a Lewy body dementia diagnosis in 2018, Turner continued to influence the worlds of CNN, philanthropy, and business. His passing spotlights not only his wealth, but the bold choices that reshaped how global news is made and consumed.
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Hollywood star Bruce Willis is battling frontotemporal dementia, and his family is reportedly considering donating his brain to support research. The update follows his retirement from acting in 2022 after aphasia symptoms worsened into dementia. Fans remember his defining roles, including Die Hard and The Sixth Sense, as awareness grows about this devastating disease.
A new large-scale study suggests a sleep “sweet spot” of about 7 to 8 hours nightly may lower dementia risk. Researchers found the brain-health benefits are even stronger when paired with regular exercise and fewer sedentary hours. The findings point to practical daily habits that could meaningfully reduce the odds of developing dementia later in life.
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