This family’s heartbreaking struggle with dementia in midlife may upend our understanding of the disease — and hope for a cure

Do the crossword every day. Exercise 150 minutes per week. Follow the Mediterranean diet.  While for most people these commandments of healthy living lower the risk of developing dementia with advancing age, in some individuals cognitive decline is unrelated to what they do, or fail to do. It is coded in their DNA, tied to a specific genetic mutation — and may well emerge during the prime of life no matter what healthy habits they adopt.  In his new book, “The Vanishing Family: Love, Fate and the Quest to End Dementia,” Robert Kolker chronicles three generations of a family grappling…

Calif. Dem House hopeful endorsed by activist who said ‘evil Jews run the world’

Adina Flores, an activist and a self-proclaimed “civil rights” advocate with a colorful social media presence, is endorsing Eric Jones, the Democratic candidate for Congress in California’s 4th Congressional District. The endorsement itself, which focuses on Jones’ promises to combat women’s sexual exploitation, is nothing out of the ordinary. But…

49ers’ offensive line has chance at history vs Cardinals

San Francisco 49ers vs. Arizona Cardinals: Playbook Brock Purdy may be minting a dark horse MVP candidacy early on this season, but the 49ers quarterback might as well be running to be president of the United States. It’s already like he’s being protected by the Secret Service. Purdy has hardly…

What is the closest any object has gotten to the sun?

When you think of objects close to the sun, Mercury, the solar system’s innermost planet, probably comes to mind. But has any other object — natural or artificial — gotten closer to our star? And what’s the closest an object has gotten to the sun while still escaping?Many objects have…

Islanders answer final lineup question with odd-fit line trio

The last question remaining with the Islanders’ forward lines was who they would surround Casey Cizikas with, and based on Saturday’s preseason finale, that appears to have been answered.  After waiving Mitchell Chaffee earlier in the day, the Islanders had Ondrej Palat and Anthony Duclair on their game roster against…

Rob Bonta’s Paramount-WBD debacle has created political chaos

Antitrust suits aren’t supposed to be about politics, and yet that’s what’s happening of late, whether it’s Trump’s attempt during his first term to block AT&T from buying Time Warner, or California AG Rob Bonta looking to thwart Paramount’s purchase of TW’s successor, Warner Bros. Discovery.  It’s an odd way…

US and China agree on tariff cut totaling B after Trump-Xi summit

The US and China have agreed to slash tariffs on products totalling $30 billion meant to lower what Americans pay for items ranging from toys to car seats, the White House said. The two countries “reached consensus on recommendations” for more favorable treatment for non-sensitive products, according to a fact…

Breaking down Nets roster: Where every player stands before season

The Post’s Brian Lewis breaks down the Nets roster ahead of training camp: Player, age, position, height, weight Tyler Bilodeau, 22, F, 6-9, 230 After the Nets traded a second-round pick in 2018, it got moved in three different deals before coming back to Brooklyn in the form of this…

Viral employee video caught roaches crawling across popular steakhouse’s kitchen floor

A LongHorn Steakhouse is receiving new scrutiny after videos appearing to show roaches and food waste inside the restaurant’s kitchen have been spreading across social media. The videos were allegedly recorded at the Camp Creek Parkway location in East Point, Georgia, where an employee said he documented conditions after repeatedly raising concerns…

NFL Week 2 Survivor pool rankings: Strategy, advice, and model picks

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. We tried to warn you about the Chargers.  Sure, they were the biggest favorite in Week 1, but there were so many better options.…

Why Lakers’ defense is vastly improved after offseason construction

In the immediate aftermath of his team’s 2025-26 season ending, Lakers coach JJ Redick clearly and plainly laid out one of the biggest points of emphasis for 2026-27.  “We clearly need to have a better overall season defensively,” Redick said in May.  The critique was sensible. The Lakers were coming…

Senate set to decide whether or not to advance landmark crypto bill

The U.S. Senate is set to vote on Tuesday on whether to advance once-in-a-generation cryptocurrency legislation, potentially determining the fate of the bill as Republican Senate leaders grapple with a limited calendar in a busy election year. The bill, dubbed the Clarity Act, would create a regulatory framework for digital…

Karen Bass skips House homelessness hearing for Pacific Palisades event

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will be thousands of miles away from Capitol Hill Tuesday — breaking ground on a community project in Pacific Palisades — when a House DOGE panel holds a hearing into alleged problems with more than $1 billion in federal homelessness funding. Bass’s schedule shows she…

Popular brain supplement linked to shorter lifespan in men

A brain-boosting nutrient may sharpen your mind but knock years off your life. Research suggests the popular supplement ingredient, widely touted for improving focus and cognitive performance, may have a surprising downside when it comes to longevity. Scientists found that men with higher levels of the substance in their blood…

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