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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

Peter Berger

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Magnesium-Rich Pumpkin Pie

October 23, 2025 1 Comment

BRAIN RECIPE: Make your pumpkin-pie a brain-healthy magnesium-pie. Try this “cognitively-correct” dish for dinner.

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13% of Dementia Diagnoses May Be Reversible — Hepatic Encephalopathy

October 22, 2025 No Comments

A major study finds up to 13% of people diagnosed with dementia may actually have a treatable liver-brain disorder called hepatic encephalopathy. The discovery could change how doctors and families approach memory loss in older adults.

A Bit of Sleep Prevents a Lot of Dementia

October 21, 2025 1 Comment

As little as 1% increase in deep-sleep per year, for people over 60, translates into a 27% decreased risk of dementia.

Jardiance Boosts Memory, Brain Blood Flow and Health in Alzheimer’s

October 21, 2025 No Comments

NEW RESEARCH: A diabetes medication already helping millions, called Jardiance, improves memory, strengthens blood flow, and supports overall brain health in pre- and early Alzheimer’s.

Every evening, I turn my worries over to God. He's going to be up all night anyway.

Thought of the Week – He’s Going to Be Up

October 21, 2025 1 Comment

Every evening, I turn my worries over to God. He’s going to be up all night anyway.

But I’ll Tell You All About Her

October 20, 2025 No Comments

Sharing the story of a person with Alzheimer’s, when their own memory fails, can be a true act of dignity and love. Ryan Nealon sings of the significance of “Telling You All About Her.”

High-Sugar Diet Impairs Brain Clearance

October 19, 2025 1 Comment

A high-sugar diet causes insulin resistance in the brain, reducing neuronal debris removal. How badly can this increase neurodegeneration risk?

Quit Later, Still Win: Smokers Can Cut Dementia Risk

October 17, 2025 No Comments

Even in later life, quitting smoking significantly reduces dementia risk.
New research published in The Lancet offers renewed hope — it’s never too late to protect your brain.

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Smart Drug Alternatives to Help Protect Memory

October 16, 2025 1 Comment

Some everyday medicines may nudge dementia risk higher — but safer, equally effective alternatives often exist. Here’s how to replace high-risk drugs with brain-friendlier options

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Finally: A Test to Rule Out Alzheimer’s With 98% Accuracy

October 16, 2025 No Comments

A simple blood test was newly approved, replacing spinal taps and brain scans for ruling out Alzheimer’s. The FDA has just cleared Roche’s Elecsys® pTau181 — the first test shown to rule out Alzheimer’s with 98% accuracy, offering peace of mind and earlier answers for millions.

Healthy Berry-Rich Sangria for a Sparkling New Year

December 28, 2025

BRAIN-HEALTHY RECIPE: Ring in the New Year in style and moderation with this tantalizing sangria.

10 Early Signs and Symptoms of Alzheimer's

10 Signs of Alzheimer’s Vs. Regular Aging

December 27, 2025

DIAGNOSIS VIDEO: As we age, we change. Learn to spot changes that are Alzheimer’s warning signs, versus changes that just mean a person is aging nicely.

Doorway Memory Loss Explained

December 24, 2025

Ever walk into a room with some purpose in mind, only to forget what it was? It turns out, doors themselves are to blame for these strange memory lapses. Can this contribute to dementia’s wandering, confusion and problems with traveling?

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A Good Night’s Sleep Clears Alzheimer’s Tau

A research study finds when young healthy men had a full, uninterrupted night of rest, their blood levels showed a reduced level of tau, the biomarker for Alzheimer’s disease. The level was higher when they lost just one night of sleep. Learn more.