The invention relates to compositions, formulations, vaccines and antibodies for the prevention and/or treatment of aging and brain disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, retinal disorders and arthritis. The invention also provides methods of treatment of aging disorders, brain disorders, including Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, retinal disorders, and arthritis by administering compositions, formulations, vaccines and antibodies described in the specification. The invention further provides methods for diagnosing or assessing risk of development of brain disorders in humans and animals. The invention further provides animal models for testing novel therapeutics for brain disorders.