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High-Sugar Diet Impairs Brain Clearance

October 19, 2025 1 Comment

A high-sugar diet causes insulin resistance in the brain, reducing neuronal debris removal. How badly can this increase neurodegeneration risk?

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500,000 Alcohol Drinkers: Every Level Increases Dementia Risk

October 10, 2025 No Comments

The biggest-ever study of genetic and observational data now suggests no safe level of alcohol when it comes to dementia risk. Could even “light drinking” be harmful?

Fish, Omega-3 and Dementia

October 5, 2025 No Comments

Dr. Michael Gregger, Director of the authoritative NutritionFacts site, asks, “Why has fish consumption been associated with cognitive impairment and loss of executive function?”

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UCLA: Memory-Mood Boosted by Curcumin Despite Aging

September 19, 2025 4 Comments

The spice turmeric contains curcumin. In a UCLA study, curcumin significantly improved memory and mildly improved mood in people with memory problems.

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Is Sugar Really to Blame for Alzheimer’s?

September 9, 2025 5 Comments

Sugar, the brain, and Alzheimer’s – just how tight is their connection? Check out this update from Tulane University’s targeted study.

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Women Need More Omega-3 to Prevent Alzheimer’s

September 8, 2025 No Comments

Women face a higher risk of Alzheimer’s. New research shows that low omega-3 levels may be a hidden factor—and boosting intake through diet or supplements could offer protection.

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Genetic Alzheimer’s Risk? Mediterranean Diet Fights Back

August 28, 2025 No Comments

With what we know today, even high genetic risk can be beaten —new research reveals that the Mediterranean diet may slow memory decline and lower dementia risk, even for those with the APOE4 gene.

I’m Fighting Alzheimer’s Based on Harvard’s Lithium Study

August 25, 2025 1 Comment

Explore lithium’s impact on Alzheimer’s and dementia prevention. See practical takeaways, including what Dr. Norwitz is doing himself to protect his family’s cognitive health.

Red Plates for Dementias Like Alzheimer’s

August 14, 2025 No Comments

Alzheimer’s patients eating from red plates consumed 25 percent more food than those eating from white plates! Learn about the astonishing “Red Plates in Dementia Study.”

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Why Does Sunshine Fight Dementia?

August 12, 2025 No Comments

Got enough sunshine? Learn how sunshine seems to offer a bright, simple way to lower your risk of dementia.

Olive Oil & Lettuce Protect Brain from Vascular Dementia

March 12, 2026

A diet that combines unsaturated fats with nitrite-rich vegetables, such as olive oil and lettuce, can protect you from hypertension and vascular dementia.

Alzheimer’s Infamous APOE Gene

March 11, 2026

Most of the time, it takes a combination of genetics, bad environment and unhealthy lifestyle to trigger Alzheimer’s. However, one gene called apolipoprotein E (APOE) can make a big difference.

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Too Little Salt for Your Memory?

March 11, 2026

A new study suggests that very low sodium intake may be linked to faster memory decline in older adults.

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