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Saffron Chicken

May 1, 2022 2 Comments

RECIPE: In a double-blind study, saffron spice beat out placebo in treating symptoms of Alzheimer’s. Try this brain-healthy saffron chicken dish.

Harvard’s Dr. Tanzi on Diet & Alzheimer’s Risk

April 27, 2022 11 Comments

DIET VIDEO + ARTICLE: Harvard’s Dr. Rudolph Tanzi, world-renowned Alzheimer’s researcher, explores lowering risk. Topics include turmeric, vegetarianism, coconut oil and what he applies to

Blueberry Vinegar Boosts Memory in Lab

April 24, 2022 1 Comment

NUTRITION: Blueberry vinegar may fight dementia by improving cognitive function. Learn about improvements to short-term memory in the lab as reported in The Journal of

4 Doctors on Coconut Oil & Alzheimer’s

April 12, 2022 No Comments

DIET VIDEO: See a panel of doctors discuss why they recommend coconut oil for an Alzheimer’s & dementia diet.

FDA-Approved Niaspan May Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

April 5, 2022 No Comments

RESEARCH ARTICLE: Researchers find that niacin, used as FDA-approved Niaspan, reduces Alzheimer’s amyloid plaques and improves cognition. Learn more.

Mediterranean Diet Feeds Mind & Memory

March 28, 2022 No Comments

DIET VIDEO + ARTICLE: 18 diet studies showed the Mediterranean Diet improved cognition and fought Alzheimer’s around the world. No matter what your age, see

Like Fruit? Apples & Berries Cut Alzheimer’s Risk in Half

March 21, 2022 No Comments

DIET: In a new study of people age 50 and older, eating certain fruits and plant-based foods over 20 years helps significantly lower Alzheimer’s and

Growing Evidence Aluminum Adds to Development of Alzheimer’s

March 18, 2022 4 Comments

DIET & HYGIENE: Researchers find growing evidence that aluminum contributes to the development of Alzheimer’s. Find out more.

Alzheimer’s & Vitamin E

March 7, 2022 14 Comments

DIET VIDEO + ARTICLE: Vitamin E may slow down Alzheimer’s and ease caregiving, according to a JAMA report. See how vitamin E improved daily activities

Sugar’s Direct Link to Alzheimer’s

February 24, 2022 1 Comment

SUGAR’S TIPPING POINT: Molecular links between blood sugar and Alzheimer’s were established by scientists. They show how excess blood sugar damages a vital enzyme involved

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Differences in Lewy Body Dementia

May 3, 2026

EXCELLENT GUIDE ON LEWY BODY DEMENTIA (LBD). Commonly misdiagnosed as Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s, you can prevent devastating results by learning how to spot key differences.

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When Diagnosing Alzheimer’s, Diagnose the Caregiver’s Health, Too

May 2, 2026

PAY EXTRA ATTENTION to the care-partner’s health during Alzheimer’s.
With a quick inquiry, nurses and doctors can easily spot caregivers needing enhanced support. Find out how simple & essential this can be.

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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.