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Beer Hops Can Protect Against Alzheimer’s

November 25, 2022 No Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Beer is one of the oldest and most popular beverages in the world — but it also has specific health benefits, including

Dark Chocolate Boosts Memory

November 24, 2022 No Comments

DIET NEWS – ARTICLE & VIDEO: These studies show dark chocolate improves memory & mood, boosts immunity and reduces stress as well as inflammation.

Low-Salt Diet Improves Thinking by Lowering Alzheimer’s Tau

November 16, 2022 No Comments

DIET & NUTRITION: A low-salt diet seems to help prevent or delay Alzheimer’s. Learn more about the effect of salt on cognition.

What is Amino LP7? Can It Really Keep Dementia at Bay?

November 2, 2022 2 Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Researchers say an amino acid combination called Amino LP7 can hinder the development of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. Learn more.

8 Protectors and 9 Risk-Factors Fight Off Alzheimer’s

October 27, 2022 No Comments

RESEARCH: A huge analysis of 323 studies sums up what you can do to help yourself avoid Alzheimer’s. Check out these lists of ways to

Diet & Activities Help Declining Brains “Bounce Back”

October 17, 2022 2 Comments

DIET + COGNITIVE + PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES: Lifestyle changes can help improve cognition in older adults experiencing cognitive decline that precedes dementia, researchers find. Find out

FDA Slams 58 Dangerous Alzheimer’s Supplements

October 3, 2022 13 Comments

FDA CommissionerScott Gottlieb NEWS VIDEO + ARTICLE: 17 Alzheimer’s supplement manufacturers received FDA warnings about 58 illegal below-standard products.

Eggs & Choline – Brain Healthy, Heart Risky

October 2, 2022 No Comments

DIET VIDEO + ARTICLE: Eggs are one of the best sources of choline. In a new study, Biodesign researchers argue that a lifelong dietary regimen

Salt Slows Brain Bloodflow in Lab

September 11, 2022 No Comments

NEWS VIDEO + ARTICLE: A HIGH-SALT-DIET impaired blood flow in the brain, causing dementia-like symptoms in the lab. Can lowering the ingestion of added-salt improve

Alzheimer’s Blocked by Diabetic Drugs Like Metformin

August 29, 2022 2 Comments

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Diabetes can increase Alzheimer’s risk. Learn how drug treatments for diabetes bring that risk back down.

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If You’re Worried You Have Alzheimer’s, You Probably Don’t

August 8, 2025

FORGOT where you put those keys again? Worried about it? The good news is, though you may have a problem, it’s probably not Alzheimer’s. A real warning sign of Alzheimer’s is “anosognosia”. That’s when you forget and are not aware of it, while other people are. Learn more about what causes memory problems and how to better understand what you see.

Handling Hallucinations in Alzheimer’s Dementia

August 6, 2025

A person with dementia can experience hallucinations when the regions of the brain responsible for interpreting sights and sounds are affected. Here are ways to deal with it.

Care Tip – Stop Correcting Them

August 5, 2025

Teresa Youngstrom is a registered nurse. She offers a quick tip for caregivers, friends and family when visiting or living with someone with dementia to help smooth the way. Watch now.

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

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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?