Higher midlife omega-3 levels were linked to lower early-onset dementia risk. It’s not proof — but it’s a meaningful signal worth paying attention to.
VIDEO If you live to 85, there’s a 50/50 chance of getting a dementia such as Alzheimer’s. What if you could improve those odds by
VIDEO+ARTICLE CARE TIP: Midnight snacks are great on New Year’s Eve and even greater on midnight dementia-care shifts. Learn how late-night munchies solved a nurse’s wandering & behavior problems.
BRAIN-HEALTHY RECIPE: Ring in the New Year in style and moderation with this tantalizing sangria.
NEW STUDY: Beetroot is known for improving blood flow—but that may matter more for dementia than many people realize. See the evidence and and what caregivers should realistically take from it.
Exploring evidence on rosemary and lavender scents and cognitive performance.
If you couldn’t see your mashed potatoes, you probably wouldn’t eat them. That’s why what “The Red Plate Study” found was astonishing! Alzheimer’s patients eating from red plates consumed 25 percent more food than those eating from white plates. Find out why.
New research suggests choline—a nutrient linked to memory and cognitive resilience—may help people with Alzheimer’s and at high dementia risk. Here’s why nuts, a heart-healthy and cholesterol-free food, can play a powerful role in daily dementia care.
A new study suggests a simple nutrient — arginine — may reduce amyloid-β buildup in Alzheimer’s. The findings, from animal studies, raise an encouraging question: could arginine eventually play a role in Alzheimer’s prevention? Here’s what the research shows — and what caregivers should know.
A growing body of research shows that what we eat can make a real difference in how the brain ages. Discover the everyday foods that strengthen memory, support cognition, and help reduce the impact of Alzheimer’s — starting with simple choices you can make today.
VIDEO + ARTICLE: The world’s lowest rates of dementia are found in Amazonian indigenous groups. Now there’s more evidence their lifestyles may hold clues to preventing Alzheimer’s. Learn more.
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Caring for dementia can cause caregiver burnout, endangering both patient & caregiver. Learn 8 ways to prevent it and better care for yourself. Get a free NIH Caregiver Handbook (104 pages).
LIFE-SAVING VIDEO:
Catching a stroke quickly can avoid vascular dementia. See how one smart lady, with one smartphone, shot the video that saved her brain.
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?
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!
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.
TEEPA CARE VIDEO: Learn about Alzheimer’s 6 stages. Teepa Snow shows what to expect, while keeping the focus on the person for whom you care.
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