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Alzheimer’s Eye Test Attracts $15 Million

October 6, 2014 1 Comment

VIDEO + ARTICLE: The Cognoptix Eye Test for Alzheimer’s is in clinical trials. It is already doing so well that this week, it received an

Blood Test Spots CTE Dementia

September 28, 2014 2 Comments

Diagnosing CTE, a dementia common to athletes, is crucial. It’s often misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s, but CTE needs different treatment. For the first time, there is an experimental test that can confirm a CTE diagnosis during life. See how.

Alzheimer’s Blood Test: Autumn Availability for Researchers

September 14, 2014 No Comments

This fall, NanoSomiX will begin providing their Alzheimer’s blood test to researchers and pharmaceutical companies. Find out how the test correctly classifies 96% of Alzheimer’s

Would You Want to Know If It’s Alzheimer’s? 75% of People Do

August 27, 2014 1 Comment

Women, even more than men, desire to know whether they have a brain disorder like Alzheimer’s. The majority of people surveyed in 10 countries said

Headbanging Triggers CTE-Dementia in Soccer Pro’s Brain

August 26, 2014 No Comments

VIDEO: Professional athlete Patrick Grange died with CTE dementia. Learn the connection between CTE dementia and activities that are hard on the head.

International Conference Highlights Eye & Nose Alzheimer’s Tests

July 20, 2014 3 Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE – ALZHEIMER’S INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE: 4 trials unveil new successes in using eye scans and smell tests for Alzheimer’s.

Blood Test Spots Alzheimer’s Before Anyone Sees Signs of It

July 13, 2014 No Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE: Alzheimer’s starts doing damage years before anyone notices any signs. Many doctors believe that if we could only catch it early enough,

Strokefinder Microwave Helmet Diagnoses Strokes Right in the Ambulance

June 29, 2014 No Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE Stroke causes vascular dementia. Strokefinder enables earlier diagnosis than current methods, improving the possibility to counteract brain damage. See how.

Is Gulf War Illness a New Form of Dementia?

April 19, 2014 1 Comment

Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia, but there are many others. Should Gulf War Illness, which effects over 250,000 troops deployed in the

Eye Test for Alzheimer’s: Cognoptix Promises Cheaper, Faster, Better

April 6, 2014 No Comments

VIDEO+ARTICLE Cognoptix announced strong results in a clinical trial of its SAPPHIRE II eye test. It successfully identified Alzheimer’s via the human eye’s beta-amyloid signature.

Walnut and Blueberry Yogurt Parfait

May 14, 2026

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Brain-Healthy Curry Chickpea Wraps

May 14, 2026

Turmeric, a main ingredient in curry, is the spice of choice in fighting and preventing dementia. It’s popular in India, which has one of the world’s lowest rates of dementia. Try this delicious curry-filled wrap.

Creamy Lentil and Carrot Mash

May 13, 2026

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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.