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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

Peter Berger

Vitamin D Deficiency Ups Dementia By 53%

November 25, 2020 1 Comment

DIET VIDEO + ARTICLE: In the largest study of its kind, not getting enough vitamin D turned out to double the risk of developing dementia

Hard Work Must Be ‘Good’ to Lower Dementia Risk

November 22, 2020 No Comments

Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have found certain types of physical activity are better than others in preventing dementia and disease. Find out more.

Treating Sleep Apnea to Cut Risk of Dementia

November 22, 2020 No Comments

Researchers at Monash University are exploring the implications of treating obstructive sleep apnea to reduce the risk of dementia. This comes after finding a link

Metformin Improves Cognitive Health in Type 2 Diabetes

November 7, 2020 1 Comment

Researchers studying Australians with type 2 diabetes found those taking the first-line treatment medication metformin had significantly slower cognitive decline compared to those who did

Memory-Restoring Brain-Implants Start Phase 3 Alzheimer’s Trials

October 26, 2020 1 Comment

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Scientists are applying an FDA-approved technique, Deep Brain Stimulation, to treat mild Alzheimer’s for 150 patients in Phase-3 clinical trials. Learn more.

$16M Question: Is Alzheimer’s a Brain-Cell Recycling Crisis?

October 26, 2020 No Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Based on 13 years of Albert Einstein College of Medicine research, see why the NIH is betting $16 million to answer the

NIH Expands Alzheimer’s & Dementia Research Center Network

October 25, 2020 1 Comment

DIAGNOSIS & TREATMENT: FOUR NEW Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers have been added to the existing network of 31 centers around the United States. Read on

FDA Grants Priority Review to Aducanumab, Biogen’s New Alzheimer’s Treatment

October 3, 2020 No Comments

MEDICATION TRIALS: The FDA has accepted Biogen’s application for aducanumab, an investigational treatment for Alzheimer’s, and even granted it Priority Review, with an action date

Bill Gates Sees 2 Positive Trends in Alzheimer’s Research

September 25, 2020 5 Comments

PROGRESS: Bill Gates donated $100,000,000 to Alzheimer’s research. Here is an excerpt from his post, “What I Learned at Work This Year,” on positive trends

President Trump Signs $100 Million “BOLD” Alzheimer’s Act

September 25, 2020 3 Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE:

President Trump’s New Year 2019 signing of “The BOLD ALZHEIMER’S ACT” allocated $100 million to combat Alzheimer’s and preserve brain health. This added to the extra $425 million for Alzheimer’s research signed in October 2018.

Joyful Holidays Despite Dementia

November 12, 2024

VIDEO & ARTICLE – CARE TIPS:

This season is filled with family and friends, laughter and reminiscing. Learn ways to prevent dementia’s stress, frustration, and loneliness. Fill the holiday with joy.

You can't pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first.

Thought of the Week: Take Care

November 11, 2024

You can’t pour from an empty cup. Take care of yourself first.

TED: What’s the Connection Between Sleep and Alzheimer’s?

November 11, 2024

Does lack of sleep lead to Alzheimer’s? Sleep scientist Matt Walker explains the relationship between the two. See how researchers want to use sleep to decrease our chances of developing this condition.