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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.

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Urine Samples Can Screen Against vCJD Dementia

April 4, 2026 No Comments

Mad Cow Disease spreads vCJD dementia. In this key study, a non-invasive urine sample test picked it up. Find out how this may stop vCJD in its tracks.

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Beet Juice Increases Blood Flow to the Brain

February 23, 2026 No Comments

DRINKING beet juice can increase blood flow to the brain in older adults. The way beet juice does this holds great potential for combating dementia.

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The Four Most Common Types of Dementia — and Why Early Signs Matter

February 11, 2026 No Comments

Why early warning signs matter more than most people realize.

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Do a Fresh Cholesterol Check to Fight Vascular Dementia

January 20, 2026 No Comments

Cardiovascular events like strokes can trigger vascular dementia.American Heart Association cholesterol guidelines can significantly reduce cardiovascular events. Is it time to take a fresh look at your cholesterol?

What is Posterior Cortical Atrophy?

December 30, 2025 No Comments

Posterior Cortical Atrophy, or PCA, is a specific form of Alzheimer’s that affects the back of the brain.
Author Terry Pratchett was diagnosed with it.

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Rapidly Progressive Dementia: When Decline Moves Faster Than Expected

December 16, 2025 No Comments

New research explains how to recognize “Rapidly Progressive Dementia”, why it often involves Alzheimer’s, and what faster change means for daily care and planning.

Experts Can Diagnose Lewy Body Dementia 18 Months Faster

October 9, 2025 No Comments

MISDIAGNOSIS? Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) is often mistaken for Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s. People typically go through 18 months and 3 doctors to get a correct diagnosis. Learn what to do about it.

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Bruce Willis and Frontotemporal Dementia

October 3, 2025 No Comments

Diane Sawyer sat down with Emma Heming Willis and Neurologist Dr. Bruce Miller to talk about Bruce Willis’ health. (11 minute video)

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Gene Therapy Slows Huntington’s Progression 75% — Including Dementia

September 28, 2025 No Comments

For the first time, a one-time treatment has shown the ability to slow Huntington’s decline — including dementia symptoms — over three years.

Many People Have More Than One Type of Dementia. Can Lilly’s Kisunla Help?

June 17, 2026

Over 50% of people with dementia have evidence of more than one type of dementia. A South Korean trial is testing Lilly’s Alzheimer’s drug Kisunla in people with both Lewy body dementia and Alzheimer’s. Success could open a new chapter in treating mixed dementia.

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Don’t Be the 1 of 3 Who Didn’t Dial 911

June 16, 2026

Vascular dementia has struck a million Americans. It’s often caused by a stroke. Learn how easy it is to prevent a stroke when you know the signs and quickly call 911.

Amazonian Groups Are Virtually Alzheimer’s-Free

June 15, 2026

VIDEO + ARTICLE: The world’s lowest rates of dementia are found in Amazonian indigenous groups. Now there’s more evidence their lifestyles may hold clues to preventing Alzheimer’s. Learn more.

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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.