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38 I MATURE FOCUS I November 1, 20<strong>23</strong> WEST NEWSMAGAZINE @WESTNEWSMAG WESTNEWSMAGAZINE.COM Experience clearer hearing Tired of struggling to hear and understand conversations in crowded or noisy environments? Do you feel left out of social situations because of your hearing loss? It’s time to take control of your hearing and improve your quality of life and hear clearer today! We offer competitive pricing and 0% financing.* We know we have the right hearing aid to match your lifestyle. From listening to music to playing pickleball and more – our devices are designed for you, and we guarantee your hearing satisfaction! RECEIVE UP TO $ 500 TOWARDS A PAIR OF HEARING AIDS! BONUS OFFERS: RISK-FREE TRIAL & FREE PRODUCT DEMO Receive these offers when you purchase hearing aids in November. Give us a call at 636-391-9622 to schedule your visit today. * With approved credit. Terms and restrictions apply. SEE A HEARING HEALTHCARE EXPERT Dr. Anne Murray Au.D., CCC-A Michelle Smith M.S., CCC-A 636-391-9622 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm Dr. Chelsea Tisckos, Au.D., CCC-A 1475 Kisker Rd, Suite 270 | St. Charles, MO 63304 15825 Manchester Rd. #209 | Ellisville, MO 630<strong>11</strong> (formerly Hearing Health Care) 5 other locations in St. Louis and Illinois to serve you! News & Notes By LISA RUSSELL Progress in the fight This November’s national observance of Alzheimer’s Awareness Month may be a more hopeful one for the millions of American families impacted by this devastating disease. With approval of a new drug expected from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration by the end of this year … the third such approval just since mid-2021 … progress is finally beginning to accelerate in the fight against Alzheimer’s and related dementias. The newest medicine, called donanemab, is a monoclonal antibody similar to the other two recently introduced Alzheimer’s drugs, aducanumab (Aduhelm) and lecanemab (Leqembi). In a study of more than 1,700 people, donanemab slowed the progression of Alzheimer’s by about 35%, scientists reported in a study published in JAMA earlier this summer. All three of these new drugs work by attacking “plaques” in the brain made of a protein called amyloid, which disrupt the brain’s cellular functions and lead to the rapid spread of another damaging protein called tau. Both the amyloid and tau proteins are major contributors to the development of Alzheimer’s disease. On Oct. 16, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services also removed existing limits on coverage of PET brain scans used to help diagnose early Alzheimer’s, allowing seniors on Medicare broader access to these new treatments. Medicare already has issued its decision to cover FDA-approved drugs in this new category – which come at a very high cost – but coverage requires patients to have documented evidence of amyloid in the brain, which PET scans provide. Although a cure is not yet possible, these new medicines have been shown to slow the progress of Alzheimer’s. They are most effective for people who are diagnosed in its earliest stages, so other therapies still are desperately needed to help those with more advanced disease. Seeing through grapes A nationwide analysis conducted in 2022 found that nearly 20 million Americans are living with some form of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). By the time they reach age 50, adults have a one in 10 risk of being affected by the early form of this common eye disease, which can eventually Recent progress made in the fight against Alzheimer’s may make this year’s Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month a more hopeful one. (Source: Adobe Stock) lead to a dramatic loss of central vision. Researchers in Singapore, where a rapidly aging population has created similar concerns over AMD, recently found that a simple addition to one’s daily diet may offer protection. In a recent study, they found that eating grapes improved key markers of eye health in older adults, after just a few months. In this new study, 34 adults between the ages of 60 and 85 consumed either freeze-dried grape powder (equivalent to 1 ½ cups of grapes per day) or a placebo powder every day for 16 weeks. Afterward, detailed tests showed that those who ate the grapes had significantly increased macular pigment accumulation, as well as improvements in other biomarkers of eye health. Those who did not eat the grapes saw a significant increase in the formation of substances called advanced glycation end products (AGEs), which may contribute to eye diseases in a number of ways. “Our study is the first to show that grape consumption beneficially impacts eye health in humans which is very exciting, especially with a growing aging population,” said lead author Dr. Jung Eun Kim of the National University of Singapore. “Grapes are an easy, accessible fruit that studies have shown can have a beneficial impact in normal amounts.” Grapes are a natural source of antioxidants and other polyphenols, which may be key factors underlying their protective effects on retinal structure and function, Kim added. The study was recently published in the scientific journal Food & Function. Hobbies for health Having a hobby leads to greater happiness, an improved perception of one’s own See MATURE FOCUS, page 40
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