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2 Diets Fight Dementia at AAIC

August 23, 2022 No Comments

NUTRITION: In the fight against Alzheimer’s, a duo of diets rose to the top of the list in a report from the Alzheimer’s Association International

Mediterranean Diet Prevents Strokes by Blocking Bad Genes

August 15, 2022 1 Comment

DIET: Can a good diet make up for a bad gene? The Mediterranean Diet appears to do just that. Scientists studied the relationship between diet,

B Vitamins Vs. Brain Loss

August 8, 2022 No Comments

DIET RESEARCH VIDEO + ARTICLE: B vitamins protect the brain and lower Alzheimer’s risk. How do they work? See which ones are best for various

7 Simple Ways to Prevent Alzheimer’s

August 1, 2022 11 Comments

HEALTH VIDEO & TRANSCRIPT: You can do some easy things to lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s. See these tips from Medical Correspondent Dr. Manny

Gut Health Can Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

July 20, 2022 No Comments

PREVENTION VIDEO + ARTICLE: Good gut health can reduce the risk of developing Alzheimer’s, according to a study at Edith Cowan University. Find out more.

7 Healthy Habits to Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

July 15, 2022 No Comments

LIFESTYLE VIDEO + ARTICLE: Seven cardiovascular and brain health factors cited by top cardiologists have been linked to a lower risk of dementia. Read on

25 Ways to MEND Memory

July 6, 2022 14 Comments

HEALTH ARTICLE, 25-POINT CHECKLIST: MEND is UCLA’s 25-step personalized program to reverse memory loss. Nine of 10 participants displayed significant memory improvements. Learn how. Includes

Benefits of Blueberries for the Brain

July 4, 2022 1 Comment

DIET VIDEO: Blueberries can significantly improve cognitive performance within hours of consumption. How solid is the science?

Breakfast Eggs Don’t Increase Dementia Risk

June 26, 2022 No Comments

DIET VS. CHOLESTEROL: High serum cholesterol levels have been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular diseases as well as increased risk of memory disorders.

How Green Tea Blocks Alzheimer’s

June 19, 2022 No Comments

DIET: McMaster University uncovered new clues on how EGCG in green tea blocks the Alzheimer’s cascade. Their research was on the cover of the Journal

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36 Ways to Revolutionize Dementia Care

April 3, 2025

See how living with dementia can be a full and meaningful life, in this Virginia Film Festival movie. Watch innovative approaches in memory care communities that improve the well-being of residents.

It’s Not Alzheimer’s. It’s Just MCI.

April 2, 2025

Twenty percent of people over 65 have mild memory and thinking problems that don’t interfere with day-to-day life. Doctors call this MCI, short for Mild Cognitive Impairment. Find out more about what it is and what to do about it.

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15 Simple Things You Can Do to Know Your Are Trying Your Best Caring for a Loved One with Dementia or Memory Loss

April 1, 2025

FREE DOWNLOAD: This booklet is rich with care practices based on research by highly-credentialed investigators.

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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?

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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.