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Busy Minds Can Push Off Alzheimer’s

July 27, 2022 No Comments

MAYO CLINIC HEALTH VIDEO + ARTICLE: Find out about activities to help your mind push off Alzheimer’s by as much as 8 years.

Deep Sleep, Sleep Apnea & Vascular Dementia

July 26, 2022 1 Comment

SLEEP VIDEO & ARTICLE: Deep sleep refreshes. Too little deep sleep and sleep apnea can trigger brain changes linked to vascular dementia. Learn what happens.

3 Kinds of Alzheimer’s

July 26, 2022 No Comments

UNDERSTANDING ALZHEIMER’S: Until now, Alzheimer’s was thought to be a single disease. Advanced research is redefining Alzheimer’s, showing three distinct subtypes. Find out the differences.

Dementia-Friendly Buses

July 25, 2022 No Comments

LIVING WITH DEMENTIA – VIDEO & ARTICLE: The “First UK” Bus Training Program helps people with dementia travel with confidence. It’s run by one of

Sunlight Lightens Vascular Dementia

July 25, 2022 2 Comments

Sunlight improves vascular health. That’s good for your heart. Discover the good things it does for your brain.

When Dementia is Not Alzheimer’s

July 24, 2022 2 Comments

DIAGNOSIS VIDEO BY KHAN ACADEMY: There are many types of dementia. Vascular dementia, LBD, FTD and Parkinson’s Dementia are just a few. Dementia from alcoholism,

Slow-Wave Sleep Suspends Alzheimer’s Build-Up

July 20, 2022 6 Comments

SLEEP VIDEO: See what kind of sleep fights Alzheimer’s and lowers its risk. Watch Harvard Alzheimer’s expert Dr. Rudy Tanzi and bestselling author Dr. Deepak

Gut Health Can Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

July 20, 2022 No Comments

PREVENTION VIDEO + ARTICLE: Good gut health can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s, according to a study at Edith Cowan University. Find out more.

Sundowning: Is My Body Clock Broken or Just Disconnected?

July 19, 2022 26 Comments

Early-evening restlessness and agitation, known as ‘sundowning’, is common in Alzheimer’s. So is fragmented sleep. A major discovery indicates these symptoms are curable.

Alzheimer’s Prevention Inspiration

July 18, 2022 No Comments

TEDx BRAIN-HEALTH VIDEO: How can we take action to be mentally healthy throughout our lives? See Brain Scientist Dr. Owen Carmichael share clear, highly motivating

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I May Be Forgetful

September 23, 2025

This pleasant poem highlights how people living with dementia may be feeling.

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3 E’s Defend Against Dementia

September 22, 2025

Simple, low-cost lifestyle changes can significantly slow or prevent cognitive decline. New research offers hope for families, caregivers, and anyone invested in brain health.

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UCLA: Memory-Mood Boosted by Curcumin Despite Aging

September 19, 2025

The spice turmeric contains curcumin. In a UCLA study, curcumin significantly improved memory and mildly improved mood in people with memory problems.

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A Grandchild for One Day Keeps Dementia Away

An intriguing study of 120 grandmothers might surprise you. Doctors know socially engaged people have better cognition and less dementia. But can a person get too much of a good thing? What’s the right balance?

“I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” By Dad with Dementia & Son

Enjoy this great duet between a musician with dementia and his son. A triumph of spirit over Alzheimer’s! Sing-a-long if you like!

Is Alzheimer’s Catchy?

It looks like a sneeze cannot give anyone Alzheimer’s. While Alzheimer’s abnormal disease proteins do spread from cell-to-cell, they are not “infectious”. Check out the facts.