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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

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Do Brains Shrink When Waists Expand?

September 1, 2024 No Comments

DIET VIDEO: What is the link between weight loss, mental performance, decision-making and dementia risk?

Diet’s Effect on 500,000 British Brains

August 22, 2024 No Comments

Our change in diet has been proposed as being the underlying reason for the dramatic increase in the prevalence of Type II diabetes that we are observing worldwide in our time. What’s that doing to our brains?

Basil May Protect Against Alzheimer’s

August 22, 2024 No Comments

A preclinical study finds that a natural component in basil reduces neurotoxicity in the Alzheimer’s brain. Learn more.

Fish Oil for People with High Alzheimer’s Risk

August 6, 2024 No Comments

Older adults with a genetic predisposition to Alzheimer’s disease may benefit from fish oil supplements.

Coconut Fish Curry

August 6, 2024 No Comments

RECIPE: “Brain foods” are neuroprotective, fighting Alzheimer’s by lowering risk and helping to resist cognitive decline. This flavorful dish combines 4 of the best “brain foods”: fish, coconut oil, curry and fenugreek. Enjoy its Indian flair.

Less Sugar, More Memory

July 30, 2024 1 Comment

DIET VIDEO + ARTICLE: Healthy? Normal blood sugar? No diabetes? Even so, find out how the more sugar you eat, the less memory you get.

Saffron Improves Alzheimer’s

July 26, 2024 No Comments

DIET VIDEO: See the results of a full-blown double-blind randomized trial where saffron was added to a dementia diet.

Curry Derivative J147 Beats Aricept for Alzheimer’s

July 22, 2024 18 Comments

J147 is a derivative of curry’s turmeric spice. It beat the Alzheimer’s drug Aricept (generic: donepezil) on several memory tests. The Salk Institute says it may benefit Parkinson’s, Huntington’s & vascular dementia.

Alzheimer’s Patient Sees Improvement After Lifestyle Changes

July 10, 2024 1 Comment

CNN: Mike Carver got Alzheimer’s. His wife enrolled him in a clinical trial by the famous Dr. Ornish. After 40 weeks, all four of Mike’s cognitive tests improved. See CNN’s interview. Read trial details.

How Much MCT Oil Do Alzheimer’s Diets Need?

July 8, 2024 29 Comments

VIDEO + INFO: Cheaper than drugs, natural MCT OIL (Medium Chain Triglycerides) generates ketones, which can boost energy to brain cells in dementia. What are healthy food sources? How much is best?

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AI Phone-Friend Eases Loneliness of Alzheimer’s & Dementia

November 30, 2025

A simple voice-based AI companion is offering gentle conversation and emotional support for people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia — no apps, no screens, and no tech skills required.

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Good News for Valiltramiprosate for Alzheimer’s (ALZ-801)

November 28, 2025

A twice-daily pill called ALZ-801 brings new hope to high-genetic-risk Alzheimer’s. Early findings suggest meaningful slowing of decline, stronger safety, and brain structure protection.

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5 Ways to Stop Brain Loss from Hearing Loss — Starting Today

November 28, 2025

New research from the Framingham Heart Study shows that even mild hearing loss in midlife is linked to early signs of brain aging. The encouraging news: simple steps you take now may help protect memory, thinking skills, and long-term brain health.