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New hope for Alzheimer’s: Groundbreaking Harvard study finds lithium reverses brain aging

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Interesting!



New hope for Alzheimer’s: Groundbreaking Harvard study finds lithium reverses brain aging - Boston Globe
In a provocative new study, Harvard Medical School scientists found that lithium, an element found in some foods and drinking water and in trace amounts in our bodies, can confer resistance to brain aging and Alzheimer’s.

Their work, published Wednesday in the journal Nature, reveals that lithium was the only trace metal that was significantly depleted in the brains of people in the earliest stages of memory loss during aging. The scientists also found that feeding tiny amounts of lithium to mice that were deprived of the substance and showed signs of dementia restored their memory.

The research suggests a new approach to preventing and treating the mind-robbing disease.
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But don't get too excited. This was NIH-funded research at Harvard, so it's double cut by the Trump administration.

But one obstacle to advancing the research is the freeze on nearly all federal funding to Harvard imposed by the Trump administration earlier this year. The National Institutes of Health was a major supporter, “and this support has been terminated as part of the overall termination of federal grant support to Harvard,” said Yankner. ”Unfortunately, this will significantly limit our progress going forward.”
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So, don't get Alzheimer's.
 
Greenbeard said:
Interesting!



New hope for Alzheimer’s: Groundbreaking Harvard study finds lithium reverses brain aging - Boston Globe


But don't get too excited. This was NIH-funded research at Harvard, so it's double cut by the Trump administration.



So, don't get Alzheimer's.
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Too bad that research just got cut...
www.thecrimson.com

After a Semester of Catastrophic Federal Cuts, Researchers at Harvard Are in a ‘Survival State’ | News | The Harvard Crimson

Across Harvard’s schools, researchers described a wave of destruction following sweeping terminations of federally funded grants. More than $2.7 billion in cuts have come as part of the Trump administration’s targeted pressure campaign against Harvard.
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Greenbeard said:
Interesting!



New hope for Alzheimer’s: Groundbreaking Harvard study finds lithium reverses brain aging - Boston Globe


But don't get too excited. This was NIH-funded research at Harvard, so it's double cut by the Trump administration.



So, don't get Alzheimer's.
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I've been diagnosed early onset.

Right now it is memory issues....but weird shit like temporarily thinking its another decade.

I've never been good with names, now all nouns are suspect although tested, my vocabulary is "above normal"...one of the reasons I engage in these forums. But reading as a hobby is out, has been for ten years.

And....listening to people talk about themselves got old 40 years ago

But it's coming. My dad had it. I'm seeing early signs
 
Fearandloathing said:
I've been diagnosed early onset.

Right now it is memory issues....but weird shit like temporarily thinking its another decade.

I've never been good with names, now all nouns are suspect although tested, my vocabulary is "above normal"...one of the reasons I engage in these forums. But reading as a hobby is out, has been for ten years.

And....listening to people talk about themselves got old 40 years ago

But it's coming. My dad had it. I'm seeing early signs
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Sorry to hear that.

Did you see this thread...

Allan said:
A 40 week randomized study has found that intensive lifestyle changes can have a significant impact on the progression of Alzheimer’s disease.



The four primary lifestyle changes are diet, exercise, stress management and social support.

The same changes have been shown to reduce the possibility of getting Alzheimer’s to begin with and to reverse coronary artery disease.

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Greenbeard said:
Interesting!



New hope for Alzheimer’s: Groundbreaking Harvard study finds lithium reverses brain aging - Boston Globe


But don't get too excited. This was NIH-funded research at Harvard, so it's double cut by the Trump administration.



So, don't get Alzheimer's.
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Thanks for posting this. I don't have Alzheimer's, but my aunt died from it many years ago. I've been using a memory supplement for a couple of years now, and I feel it is beneficial. It does have Lithium Orotate in it, that tiny capsule is taken every other day, the other capsule is taken in between.

 
Trumps dad died of Alzheimer's and he blamed him for catching the disease.
 
Fearandloathing said:
I've been diagnosed early onset.

Right now it is memory issues....but weird shit like temporarily thinking its another decade.

I've never been good with names, now all nouns are suspect although tested, my vocabulary is "above normal"...one of the reasons I engage in these forums. But reading as a hobby is out, has been for ten years.

And....listening to people talk about themselves got old 40 years ago

But it's coming. My dad had it. I'm seeing early signs
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Thinking of you, and wishing you only the best. Sending light and hugs. 🩵
 
Fearandloathing said:
I've been diagnosed early onset.

Right now it is memory issues....but weird shit like temporarily thinking its another decade.

I've never been good with names, now all nouns are suspect although tested, my vocabulary is "above normal"...one of the reasons I engage in these forums. But reading as a hobby is out, has been for ten years.

And....listening to people talk about themselves got old 40 years ago

But it's coming. My dad had it. I'm seeing early signs
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Very sorry to hear. It runs in my family as well. Glad you've taken the step to have yourself checked out so that you can confront it. Lots of people shy away and live in denial.
 
Fearandloathing said:
I've been diagnosed early onset.

Right now it is memory issues....but weird shit like temporarily thinking its another decade.

I've never been good with names, now all nouns are suspect although tested, my vocabulary is "above normal"...one of the reasons I engage in these forums. But reading as a hobby is out, has been for ten years.

And....listening to people talk about themselves got old 40 years ago

But it's coming. My dad had it. I'm seeing early signs
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Have you talked to a neurologist about treatment? In the last few years, there have been some very interesting new developments in treatment, especially when caught early.


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Learn if LEQEMBI® (lecanemab-irmb) is right for you

Discover LEQEMBI, a prescription medicine for people with early Alzheimer’s disease. See Safety Info & Boxed WARNING on amyloid-related imaging abnormalities.
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The President hosted a press conference today, announcing Apple's commitment to spending an additional $100 billion in the US, as he attempts to encourage domestic manufacturing. The tech giant's latest pledge adds to its previous $500 million investment plan, which it announced in February to be implemented over the next four years. Today's announcement will bring Apple’s cumulative commitment to $600 billion, the White House said. The big news was somewhat overshadowed by Trump's awkward senior moment, where he said, "Thanks as well to Scott Bessent and Howard Lutnick... wherever you may be." Lutnick quickly called out to the president, "I'm right behind you."
 
rhinefire said:
The President hosted a press conference today, announcing Apple's commitment to spending an additional $100 billion in the US, as he attempts to encourage domestic manufacturing. The tech giant's latest pledge adds to its previous $500 million investment plan, which it announced in February to be implemented over the next four years. Today's announcement will bring Apple’s cumulative commitment to $600 billion, the White House said. The big news was somewhat overshadowed by Trump's awkward senior moment, where he said, "Thanks as well to Scott Bessent and Howard Lutnick... wherever you may be." Lutnick quickly called out to the president, "I'm right behind you."
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Oh my God...
 
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