In an extraordinary case that’s turning heads in Alzheimer’s research, a woman with Down syndrome has defied all expectations—and potentially changed how scientists understand the disease. Despite showing advanced signs of Alzheimer’s disease in her brain, she remained cognitively stable into her 60s, a decade beyond when most people with Down syndrome begin to show […]

When it comes to improving memory, concentration, and decision-making, exercise has long been recognized as a powerful tool. A groundbreaking 2023 study shed new light on just how impactful regular physical activity—especially walking—can be for individuals with Down’s syndrome. The MinDSets study, conducted by researchers at Anglia Ruskin University in collaboration with the Canadian Down […]