Pressed For Time: New Advances May Speed Up Alzheimer’s Diagnoses
September 22, 2021
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, and in recognition, it’s a good time to take stock of where things stand. In general, we continue to face a world where there are few effective treatments (and lots of continued controversy about Aduhelm, the recently FDA-approved treatment for Alzheimer’s, which many insurers and…
Burden Of Proof: What You Need To Know About Home COVID Tests
September 1, 2021
So here we are in September, with the Delta variant surging, schools re-opening, masks and vaccines being mandated, and boosters likely to be soon implemented. With all that going on it’s confusing as to how safe you are and what risks you face. We know that even if vaccinated, you…
How Long A Life? New Updates About Life Expectancy
July 14, 2021
We recently reported that life expectancy appears to be biologically fixed even if recent advances suggest that many live longer. However, it is important to realize that conditions over the last year and a half have somewhat changed the situation. Due to the coronavirus pandemic’s impact, life expectancy in the United…
Diagnosing Dementia: Updates Regarding Diagnoses and Treatments
July 1, 2021
It may be difficult to hear that you are at risk of dementia, or even worse, to actually receive a dementia diagnosis. Currently, it’s estimated that 50 million people worldwide suffer from dementia, with that number expected to rise to 82 million cases globally by the year 2030. We know…
Good Practice: Getting Back To Regular Medical Check-Ups
June 23, 2021
Chances are, you know you really should go. At agebuzz, we’ve given you a gentle nudge to get back into a preventive health care mode, and likely, you’ve already returned to your physician if something urgent is going on. Experts have put together lists of recommended screenings and tests that…
Reality Check: New Insights On Getting And Receiving A Dementia Diagnosis
June 2, 2021
As we’ve documented in numerous previous posts on agebuzz, accurately diagnosing dementia, especially in its early stages, is never easy. There are limitations in the technology and stigma attached to the diagnosis as well as reluctance among physicians to diagnose a patient when there are no real effective therapeutic interventions…