After fatty meals, certain toxins spike in the bloodstream—and have been found inside the amyloid plaques that drive Alzheimer’s. Learn how to eat better.
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.
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.
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.
Dr. Dean Ornish publishes the first trial investigating plant-based diets fighting or reversing early-stage Alzheimer’s. The results are eye-opening.
When Kathy Mattea first sang, “Where’ve You Been”, she wondered to herself, “Do people want to hear this on the way to work?”
VIDEOS + ARTICLE: Women are dangerously under-educated on female stroke risk. “Women do not think they are going to have a stroke. They think of it as a man’s disease,” said Dr. Greene-Chandos. Yet millions of women have strokes, often leading to vascular dementia. Learn what to look for and how to take action.
Mothers’ Day in the USA is May 12. Going out? Preparing a meal at home? Keep these tips in mind when hosting Mom with Alzheimer’s.
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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