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Here are some of the most recent Alzheimer’s developments from 2025-2026: By the numbers - 2026 7.4 million Americans age 65+ are living with Alzheimer’s in 2026, up ∼200,000 from 2025 1 in 9 adults 65+ has Alzheimer’s. By 2050, 82 million Americans will be 65+ vs 65 million now 13 million unpaid caregivers provided 19 billion hours of care valued at ∼$450 billion 60c7 New research on causes & risk factors Blood sugar & brain changes: UC San Diego found diabetes is linked to blood markers of tau and amyloid — proteins involved in Alzheimer’s — in Latino adults. Even high blood sugar without diabetes showed similar patterns Epigenetic aging: A 2026 Aging-US study found one biological aging clock, AgeAccelGrim2, was linked to Alzheimer’s-like brain changes on MRI. Smoking-related DNA changes drove much of that link Immune system: A high neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio on routine blood tests was tied to higher future dementia risk, suggesting inflammation may be an early signal Vitamin D: A new Neurology Open Access study found a “promising” link between vitamin D levels and tau levels, a marker of Alzheimer’s risk 4c4bff81ba9ba515b8d9 Treatment & prevention advances Lifestyle works: U.S. POINTER trial results from AAIC 2025 showed two lifestyle programs improved cognition in older adults at risk. More structured support = bigger benefit, protecting against age-related decline for up to 2 years Personalized plans: A 2026 study found bespoke treatment plans targeting nutrition, hormones, infections, mold exposure, etc. improved memory/function in early dementia Drug repurposing: NIH is testing epilepsy drug levetiracetam for mild cognitive impairment. It may slow brain atrophy in people without the APOE ε4 gene New drug pipeline: As of March 2025, NIH funding helped advance 25 new drug candidates to human trials — 18 in Phase 1, 7 in Phase 2/3 AI drug discovery:

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It has been a very long and emotional week in the Burnette household. A lot of people have been coming to visit Landyn every day He is loved very deeply by everyone around him. His left eye no longer opens, which startec about three days ago. His right arm and hand also no longer have any movement He can still answer simple questions, but it is becomina harder to understand him When his Uncle Keith carries him from the bed in the morning to the couch, and back again at night, you can tell it hurts him. He makes soft moaning sounds and his face shows that he is in pain and feeling sore Anytime he urinates in his diaper, no matter how little, he immediately wants it changed He was actually in the middle of potty trainina before all of this started. This morning he insisted he wanted to use the potty and wouldn't accept no. So they helped him up from the couch, and Uncle Keith carried him to his small They potty.held him while he sat there, and he managed to pee in the potty like the big boy he is. He still wants to eat and drink. His favorite things are Dr Pepper and orange cream ice cream. When it comes to food, thev don't stop him much, but he usually only takes one or two small bites before he is done He is still holding on. Even Kage came to cuddle with him today

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Astronomers have identified a small near-Earth asteroid temporarily captured by Earth’s gravity, creating the rare illusion of a second moon sharing our skies and orbit for a limited period, a finding that has sparked widespread fascination and confusion across science communities and social media. The object, believed to be a few meters to around 10 meters wide, follows a horseshoe-like path influenced by Earth’s gravitational pull and the Sun’s dominant force. Observations from ground-based telescopes and NASA-supported surveys suggest it is not a permanent satellite but a transient visitor, similar to other mini-moon events recorded in recent years across observatories worldwide. Scientists explain that these temporary moons form when small asteroids drift close enough to Earth to be trapped briefly in its gravitational field before escaping back into solar orbit. A key insight from recent studies shows that such captures may be more common than once thought, but most remain undetected due to their small size and faint reflectivity. Beyond the data, the discovery reminds us how dynamic and crowded near-Earth space really is, where invisible objects quietly move alongside our planet for weeks or months without notice. It also highlights how modern astronomy is constantly refining our understanding of what counts as a 'moon' in a universe filled with shifting gravitational relationships. Even as headlines simplify it into a second moon, the reality is more subtle and fleeting, yet no less remarkable. It is a brief companion in Earth’s long journey around the Sun, leaving behind a reminder that the cosmos still holds quiet surprises waiting just beyond routine observation. #DeepUniverse #fblifestyle #SpaceDiscovery #Cosmos #Universe #Science #Astronomy #UnknownPhenomena #NearEarthObjects #SpaceScience