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The brisk walking style of older people is, according to studies, linked to better brain health and a lower risk of cognitive disorders, as super movers, who walk faster than 93 percent of their peers, have about a 50 percent lower risk of developing cognitive disorders and a 60 percent lower likelihood of getting Alzheimer's disease. (translated)

Chess is presented as a brain trainer that not only prevents dementia and improves cognitive functions in Alzheimer’s patients but also acts as therapy for children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), helping in the development of social and cognitive skills according to psychiatrist Hilario Blasco. (translated)

Researchers from the University of Florida have developed an artificial intelligence-based tool called Automated Imaging Differentiation for Dementia (AIDD), which can improve the diagnosis of dementia by accurately differentiating between Alzheimer's disease and Lewy body dementia, thus promising better outcomes in patient care. (translated)

Expert Norbert Žilka from the Neuroimmunology Institute of the Slovak Academy of Sciences states that half of dementia patients could avoid symptoms by changing their lifestyle, with more than 84,000 such patients living in Slovakia in 2023, and this number could increase by 84% by 2040. (translated)

Nineteen-year-old Emma Hrdličková, inspired by personal experience with Alzheimer's disease in her family, has become involved in research on this disease at the Academy of Sciences, where she studies how its manifestations affect the motivation of genetically modified rats, and she strives for early diagnosis that could improve patient care. (translated)

A new study suggests that an early elimination of sugar during pregnancy and in the first years of life could significantly reduce the risk of dementia and Alzheimer's later in life, based on data from over 60,000 participants who grew up during a sugar rationing in the UK. (translated)

poco fa ho sentito mio padre. Da alcuni mesi combatte con l’Alzheimer. Alterna momenti di buio a sempre più rari momenti di lucidità. Stamattina come sempre l’ho chiamato. Non mi ha detto niente, neanche buongiorno. Solo: “hai sentito? E’ morto Baresi”. Non lo avrebbe fatto se fosse morto il Papa. O Mattarella. Lo ha fatto - nonostante una malattia infame che cancella ricordi e memoria - con il Capitano. Questo e’ stato Baresi. Per mio padre, per me. Per tutti i milanisti. A Dio, Franco. #Alzheimer #Memoria #Milanisti

The 49-year-old Canadian TikTok influencer Rebecca Luna chose medically assisted dying due to her early onset Alzheimer's disease and shared her experiences and thoughts about the illness as well as the topic of self-love with her over 90,000 followers until her death on July 25th. (translated)

New research suggests that glucosamine, a widely used dietary supplement for joint pain, may increase the risk of death and worsen cognitive function in patients with Alzheimer's disease and mild cognitive impairment, warranting further investigation into its effects on these groups. (translated)

Japanese scientists have identified a new substance, named Peak 1 beta-amyloid, which is believed to be the cause of the accumulation of the toxic protein responsible for Alzheimer's disease, thus paving the way for the development of new drugs aimed at preventing the disease rather than treating its symptoms. (translated)

❗️#CasoBarçaNegreia La hija de #Negreira es psicóloga forense: experta en valorar deterioros cognitivos y simulación en el ámbito penal. Su trayectoria en el Departament de Justícia y en la evaluación de medidas penales alternativas añade un elemento de análisis al contexto de la incapacidad procesal del ex vicepresidente del CTA. En mayo de 2023, un informe del Instituto de Medicina Legal de Cataluña concluyó que José María Enríquez Negreira padece un trastorno neurocognitivo compatible con un posible Alzheimer, condición por la que se determinó que no estaba en condiciones de afrontar el procedimiento judicial por los pagos recibidos del FC Barcelona durante casi dos décadas. Existe un dato de relevancia en su entorno familiar: María Luisa Enríquez Romero, hija del exdirigente arbitral, es psicóloga forense y ha desarrollado una parte significativa de su trayectoria profesional en el ámbito de la ejecución de medidas de seguridad para personas con trastornos mentales dentro del "Departament de Justícia" de la Generalitat de Cataluña. En 2011, la hija de Negreira publicó un trabajo en la revista Informaciones Psiquiátricas en el que detallaba su experiencia como Delegada de ejecución de medidas de seguridad de internamiento en el Servei de Mesures Penals Alternatives de la provincia de Barcelona. En dicho texto exponía sus funciones de coordinación con equipos forenses, centros psiquiátricos, juzgados y familias en casos de internamientos o medidas de seguridad por trastornos mentales. Su trayectoria constata asimismo una vinculación profesional con el ámbito de la salud mental en Cataluña, reflejada en su actividad y presencia en redes del sector (donde felicitó al nuevo director del Plan Director de Salud Mental y Adicciones de la Generalitat). En la actualidad, figura además vinculada al gabinete Peritajes Barcelona, especializado en peritajes psicológicos y evaluaciones forenses en los órdenes penal, civil y de familia. La convergencia entre la incapacidad procesal dictaminada para el exdirigente arbitral y la alta especialización de su hija en psicología forense y medidas penales alternativas añade un elemento de análisis al contexto del caso. Ante este escenario de notable coincidencia técnica en el entorno familiar del investigado, surgen interrogantes de interés público: ¿qué protocolos de verificación garantizan la absoluta distancia e independencia entre los peritos del Instituto de Medicina Legal y los profesionales del ámbito forense que componen el entorno de las partes? ¿Hasta qué punto el conocimiento especializado dentro del núcleo familiar influye en los cauces habituales de la evaluación médica en un procedimiento de esta trascendencia? Y, en aras de la máxima transparencia institucional, ¿resulta oportuno auditar y explicitar la trazabilidad de estas periciales oficiales para disipar cualquier duda sobre el proceso? #SaludMental #Justicia #PsicologíaForense

A study from the University of Barcelona indicates that a dysfunction in the brain's cleaning system may be related to the development of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, evidenced by the accumulation of waste in the brains of analyzed patients. (translated)

Rebecca Luna, a 49-year-old Canadian influencer, decided to receive euthanasia after being diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, claiming that she could no longer endure the suffering caused by the disease, and announced her death on social media, where she was supported by her followers and family. (translated)

The Canadian Rebecca Luna, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s at the age of 48, documented her fight against the disease on social media and, at the age of 49, carried out her wish for assisted suicide to have control over her life before her illness completely affected her daily life. (translated)

Rebecca Luna, una influencer canadiense de 49 años enferma de Alzheimer, decidió poner fin a su vida a través de la eutanasia tras compartir su experiencia y lucha contra la enfermedad en redes sociales, convirtiéndose en una voz visible para concienciar sobre su impacto devastador. #RebeccaLuna #Alzheimer #Eutanasia