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100 Ways to Live Well with Alzheimer’s

January 28, 2025 No Comments

SEMINAR VIDEO: Watch Dr. Terry Barclay share his passion: To help patients and families thrive – not just survive – when living with Alzheimer’s.

Drop a Bit of Meat to Drop Dementia 13%

January 21, 2025 No Comments

Replacing one serving per day of processed red meat with fish was associated with a 28% lower risk of dementia. Learn how.

Is Copper Behind the Alzheimer’s Epidemic?

January 13, 2025 5 Comments

DIET VIDEO:

Why the big rise in Alzheimer’s? That is one of today’s great medical mysteries.

See a provocative theory about copper & Alzheimer’s in The Journal of the American College of Nutrition.

Fake-Sweet Drinks & Dementia

January 8, 2025 1 Comment

CBS NEWS – DIET VIDEO: One artificially-sweetened drink per day could double risk of stroke or dementia. See CBS Dr. Tara Narula discuss the brain-effects of diet drinks, with links to subsequent research reinforcing her claim.

Four Types of Fish Fight Lewy Body Dementia

December 20, 2024 No Comments

DIET:

Parvalbumin, a protein abundant in certain fish, blocks dangerous Lewy Body proteins. Learn more about it and which 4 fish are best.

Brains Love Lutein in Avocado & Spinach

December 16, 2024 No Comments

DIET VIDEO: Lutein is the only food antioxidant “significantly related to BETTER COGNITION”. It also reduces dementia risk. Our brain sponges up lutein from our diet, way more than other brain nutrients. See how it works. Learn what to eat.

Is Sugar Killing Your Brain? Patrick Holford

Is Sugar Killing Your Brain and Triggering Dementia?

December 16, 2024 No Comments

High sugar intake leads to insulin resistance, fatigue, concentration issues and increased risk of dementia. Get the dietary facts and see the book, “Upgrade Your Brain.”

Stephen Cunnane - Can Ketones Slow Down Alzheimer’s?

Diet, Ketones & Alzheimer’s: Just the Facts

December 11, 2024 No Comments

Ketones are the brain’s back-up fuel, from birth till old age — even into Alzheimer’s.

Ketones Clear Alzheimer’s Protein, Improve Brain Function

December 10, 2024 No Comments

Ketones are a backup source of energy for neurons. Now, exciting research reveals bigger news: Ketone esters help clear misfolded proteins in animal models of aging and Alzheimer’s.

Walnuts Fight Alzheimer’s

November 29, 2024 No Comments

DIET VIDEO + ARTICLE: Walnuts fight Alzheimer’s in a big way in the lab. Learn how walnuts appear to have a beneficial effect in reducing risk, delaying onset, slowing progression and preventing Alzheimer’s.

Person looking at two signs: Alzheimer's and Dementia

Alzheimer’s & Dementia – Important Differences

August 5, 2026

UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA – VIDEO & TRANSCRIPT:

If you have been confused by the terms “dementia” and “Alzheimer’s”, or mistakenly thought that they were the same thing, watch this film. Knowing the difference can be essential.

Don’t Tell Me to “Calm Down”!

August 4, 2026

EYE-OPENING TEEPA-CARE VIDEO:

Teepa Snow shows how to “say it right” – and not dish out upsetting words – to people with dementia. Get great tips from a well-known expert in this brilliant presentation.

Antidepressants, Antihistamines & Dementia

August 3, 2026

MEDICATION VIDEO + ARTICLE: From allergies to moods, most of us get relief from drugs known as “anticholinergics”. Some raise dementia risk, some don’t. Do we always need them? A study of 300,000 people offers answers to help you and your doctor better weigh the risks and benefits.

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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?

Grandmother in black and white striped shirt hugging girl in black and white striped shirt

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.