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8 Exercise Motivators to Fight Alzheimer’s

April 27, 2026 1 Comment

How do you motivate people with Early-stage Alzheimer’s to exercise? Dr. Noorsdy has 8 ways.

Neuro-archaeologist Finds an Original Alzheimer’s Gene Mutation

April 26, 2026 2 Comments

VIDEO+ARTICLE: Kenneth S. Kosik traced an Alzheimer’s gene mutation to a 16th century founder. See him solve this puzzle of the past and show why this can help the future.

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Catching Alzheimer’s: News or Nonsense?

April 25, 2026 No Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE:
Everyone knows Alzheimer’s is not catchy, but a new study shows it might be “transmissible”. Learn the difference and find out what it means to research.

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A Grandchild for One Day Keeps Dementia Away

April 24, 2026 9 Comments

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?

Why It’s Worth Screening Everyone Over 70

April 23, 2026 2 Comments

Senior brain health is topping national agendas around the world. Find out how screenings help enhance brain health for the 70+ crowd.

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4 Simple Ways to Fight Dementia

April 23, 2026 4 Comments

QUICK HEALTH VIDEO: You CAN reduce risk of Alzheimer’s. Learn 4 ways to improve your brain and maintain long-term health. Numerous studies show you really can do something about dementia.

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Neflamapimod May Be 1st Dementia with Lewy Bodies Drug

April 22, 2026 No Comments

“It is exciting to see efficacy of potential new drugs for Dementia with Lewy Bodies, the most common dementia after Alzheimer’s. It is a huge area of unmet need,” said Dr. Marwan Sabbagh.

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6 Tips Reduce Female Stroke Risk

April 21, 2026 1 Comment

Vascular dementia is a common dementia, often brought on by stroke. Check out strategies to prevent stroke in women.

Can Aricept Help Advanced-Stage Alzheimer’s?

April 21, 2026 3 Comments

MEDICATION VIDEO: Aricept® (generic DONEPEZIL) is the world’s most popular drug for Early-stage Alzheimer’s. Does it help in Advanced-stage Alzheimer’s?

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Cochrane’s Leqembi Ruling Used Dr. Andrews’ Bar “Inappropriately”

April 20, 2026 No Comments

COCHRANE SERIES, PART 3 – DEEP DIVE: False alarm. The Cochrane Review shook confidence in Leqembi. It rests on a scientific threshold its own source publicly disowned. Here’s why the evidence did not justify the alarm.

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What Really Matters in Advanced Dementia

June 19, 2026

VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT: What do people wish for in dementia? Comfort, respect, love… Dr. BJ Miller shares deep thoughts on creating a dignified, graceful life for people nearing the end of life. Take your time & savor this moving talk.

How to Long-Distance Caregive

June 18, 2026

FREE BOOKLETS & CARE TIPS:

Long-distance dementia-caregiving has unique stresses. Learn what to do and how to help. Get free booklets on coping and succeeding.

Why Mediterranean Diets REALLY Matter in Alzheimer’s

June 18, 2026

DIET VIDEO: An explosion of research on the Mediterranean Diet clearly associates it with less risk of getting Alzheimer’s and lower mortality for people who have Alzheimer’s. Get the facts.