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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.

“Still Alice” Author: 7 Ways to Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk

December 19, 2024 No Comments

RESISTING ALZHEIMER’S VIDEO: “Still Alice” author & neuroscientist Lisa Genova shares the latest science investigating dementia. See promising research on what to do to build an Alzheimer’s-resistant brain.

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.

Curing Alzheimer’s by Fixing Proteins, Not Clearing Them

February 16, 2026

Scientists say restoring a brain protein, not removing amyloid plaques, should be the target of Alzheimer’s dementia therapies. The researchers said treatment might lie in normalizing the levels of a specific brain protein.

Good News on the ‘Elderly’ Brain

February 15, 2026

Did you know? Intellectual abilities are increased in the brain by an average 300% in most people ages 60-80.

Can Alzheimer’s Be Treated with Iron-Modifying Drugs?

February 15, 2026

Dietary iron is an essential element in the brain. That’s why it is critical to understand how it affects Alzheimer’s. Researchers used advanced X-ray techniques to take a giant step forward in understanding iron chemistry in amyloid plaque, the main culprit behind Alzheimer’s. Learn more about their exciting new insights.

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How Physical Activity Turns Back the Brain’s Clock

The protein BDNF builds synapses in the human brain, nurturing brain cells and fighting off dementia. While there is no artificial way of boosting it, social and cognitive activity can.

Poor Memory + Slow Walking = Dementia?

People may not have easy access to sophisticated, expensive dementia tests. A simple test from Einstein Medicine uses a stopwatch and a few questions to determine one’s risk of dementia. The potential payoff could be tremendous for individuals, their families and society.

Eating More Ketones May Fight Alzheimer’s

Ketone-rich diets increase the SIRT3 protein that protects neurons from death during the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. But how does it work? Find out more.

My Forgetfulness: Alzheimer’s or Normal Aging?

People worry about becoming forgetful. Is it the first sign of Alzheimer’s or just the passing years? After all, forgetfulness is a normal part of aging. Check out these quick ways to tell the difference.