Is it Alzheimer's or am I just getting old? Here's how to find an answer. | Opinion
USA TodayJUL 7
Protein Study Reveals New Alzheimer's Clues, Breast Cancer Link
Above: An MRI scan of a brain showing early Dementia/Alzheimer's on May 30, 2025, in London, England. Image copyright: Peter Dazeley/Getty Images
The Spin
Narrative A
Early Alzheimer's detection via protein blood tests is crucial to slow disease progression and improve outcomes. Prioritizing such research is essential to deliver timely care and support for millions. Tremendous progress has already been made, and studies like this must be placed at the forefront of neurodegenerative disease research.
Narrative B
Dementia doesn't have to be the ever-present pandemic we currently see it as. It's largely driven by modifiable social and environmental factors, like poor diet, pollution, and isolation. Lifestyle changes like the Mediterranean and MIND diets could prevent cognitive decline, reducing reliance on expensive drugs.