
3 Things That Might Help “Superagers” Avoid Alzheimer’s
Age is the biggest risk factor for Alzheimer’s. Approximately 10 percent of people over the age of 65 develop the disease. And for most of
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Age is the biggest risk factor for Alzheimer’s. Approximately 10 percent of people over the age of 65 develop the disease. And for most of
Scientists have linked the progression of Alzheimer’s to the buildup of specific proteins in the brain. One of the best-known of these Alzheimer’s biomarker proteins
Is there any surefire way to prevent Alzheimer’s diease? Data published in The Lancet found that as many as 40 percent of dementia cases are
The stigma surrounding dementia has decreased in recent years, but there are still a lot of myths and misinformation making the rounds online. Dementia is
People diagnosed with cancer are less likely to develop dementia. This strange relationship between these two diseases may help reveal a dementia treatment. Dementia is
Symptom management in Alzheimer’s helps people remain independent for longer. Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative condition affecting more than one in every nine Americans
Dementia is a complex condition with no singular cause — it doesn’t stem from one single lifestyle decision, and it isn’t an inevitable symptom of
Your phone rings out of the blue. It’s an unknown number. Picking up, you hear a gruff, aggressive voice on the other end. They tell
More than 60 percent of people with dementia are also diagnosed with depression. There’s a lot of overlap in the symptoms between these two conditions,
More than one in four adults over the age of 65 develops diabetes. This condition damages the pancreas, making it hard for the body to
Frequent falls may be a sign of something more serious. Cognitive testing could help rule out brain health problems. As people age, they may begin
Experts share why everyone might have different sleeping needs, along with guidance on overcoming insomnia. Do you know if you’re getting enough sleep? Scientists have
Research has established that women are twice as likely to develop Alzheimer’s. But, despite study after study into this sex-based disparity, scientists are still working
“A lot of the new thinking is, if it’s good for your heart, it’s good for your brain,” says Dr. Gregory Jicha, a neurology professor
Helping the Helpers: How Caregivers and Care Partners Can Stay Healthy and Avoid Burnout When a person is diagnosed with dementia, family members are often
Despite decades of study, the underlying cause of Alzheimer’s continues to evade scientists. Until recently, the only drugs available to patients targeted the symptoms of the disease,
The Memory Advocate Peers program supports couples newly diagnosed with dementia. What should you do when your loved one is newly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s? A
Alzheimer’s anti-amyloid drug Leqembi (generic name lecanemab) was granted accelerated FDA approval last month. But, trials are still ongoing to verify the drug’s benefits to asymptomatic people
Amyloid plaques are a hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. The interesting thing is, not everyone who develops these plaques gets Alzheimer’s. Answering this question could reveal
The brain’s power generators, mitochondria, could hold the key to Alzheimer’s disease. Understanding them better is also shedding light on the potential of diabetes drugs
K2 Medical Research is recruiting for a Phase 2 trial of Alector and Abbvie’s new experimental Alzheimer’s drug, AL002. K2 is screening possible trial participants
Long-term care homes are looking for new ways to improve the lives of their residents. Using dogs and dog robots, scientists have found an unlikely
By: Simon Spichak With all the seemingly contradictory headlines, it is hard to tell whether coffee is good or bad for you. This article explores
K2 Med is recruiting for a new Phase 3 trial for Eli Lilly’s new Alzheimer’s drug donanemab. By: Simon Spichak K2 is screening possible trial
When it comes to music and the brain, there is a very special link. By: Simon Spichak When Tony Bennett’s family announced last February that
K2 is recruiting for a new Phase 3 trial for Alzheon’s new drug, which aims to be the first oral disease-modifying therapy for Alzheimer’s. Join
Alzheimer’s kills brain cells. Can we help the brain make new ones? By: Simon Spichak If you scrape your knee or break a bone, new
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Melissa Belardo, is a certified family nurse practitioner (FNP-BC), joins K2 Medical Research with more than a decade of clinical experience. She has served as an investigator in over 20 trials. Prior to clinical research, she held roles in gastroenterology, hepatology, and nurse education.
Melissa’s academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Adventist University, followed by a master’s degree in Family Nurse Practitioner from Georgetown University.
Melissa is a native of the US Virgin Islands’ and is fluent in both English and Spanish; Melissa has lived in central Florida for the past twenty years. When she’s not at work, you can find her volunteering at her local church and spending time with family.