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Alzheimer’s Now, by Mayo Clinic 101

October 2, 2023 No Comments

Mayo Clinic professionals discuss the essentials of Alzheimer’s in this information-packed video.

Ferroptosis Builds Up Brain Iron, Triggering Alzheimer’s

September 15, 2023 No Comments

Scientists at Oregon’s only public academic health center (OHSU) have discovered a new avenue of cell death in Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia.

What is Vascular Dementia?

August 23, 2023 4 Comments

Vascular dementia is one of the 3 leading causes of dementia. When it appears together with Alzheimer’s, as it often does, it is called “Mixed dementia”. Learn what causes it and how to identify different types.

Telling L.A.T.E. Dementia & Alzheimer’s Apart

August 10, 2023 No Comments

L.A.T.E.-Dementia is under-recognized, with a health impact as large as Alzheimer’s in very old people. It affects 25% of people over 85 and has nothing to do with the plaques and tangles that cause Alzheimer’s.

Jason Answers Questions About His Life with Dementia

August 10, 2023 1 Comment

What’s it like having early-onset dementia? Find out today from Jason, who shares his answers with viewers who have asked about his experiences and those of his wife Leslie.

Sure It’s Alzheimer’s? Insights into Lewy Body Dementia

July 17, 2023 5 Comments

Lewy Body dementia is the 2nd most common form of dementia. See
experts at America’s top medical center, The Mayo Clinic, improving the lives of people who struggle with it.

What is Posterior Cortical Atrophy?

July 13, 2023 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.

SPARK: What Happened to Robin Williams’ Brain?

June 29, 2023 2 Comments

TRAILER: Robin Williams and his battle with Lewy Body Dementia.

Is It Alzheimer’s or a Bad Mix of Medicine?

June 15, 2023 5 Comments

85-year-old Betty Wallwork was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. But it wasn’t true. Find out why.

Beet Juice Increases Blood Flow to the Brain

June 12, 2023 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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Don’t Take It So Hard, For Your Brain’s Sake

May 2, 2025

STRESS affects Alzheimer’s risk. Find out how. Learn 10 ways to de-stress and relax.

The Good News Is: 80% of Strokes Can Be Prevented

May 1, 2025

VIDEO + ARTICLE: It’s National Stroke Awareness Month. Experts Offer Tips on How to Recognize and Prevent Strokes & Vascular Dementia.

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Why Aren’t More People Taking Aspirin to Prevent Vascular Dementia?

April 29, 2025

Many of us should take aspirin to prevent vascular dementia, strokes and heart attack. We don’t, even when we can get it naturally from food. Why are doctors ignoring U.S. guidelines? Which foods work best? Video+Article

Most Popular Stories

85 with Dementia? Good Chance It’s HS-AGING, Not Alzheimer’s

Three important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING, a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer’s in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?

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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.