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12 Intervention Sessions Improve Cognition

March 19, 2026 No Comments

Researchers say it takes a dozen “intervention sessions” to improve cognition in those at risk for Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

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“Ageless Grace” Keeps People with Dementia Moving

March 12, 2026 No Comments

Denise Medved is the founder and creator of a program that takes Alzheimer’s patients through vigorous, spirited exercise routines. She calls her program, “Ageless Grace”.

How Physical Activity Turns Back the Brain’s Clock

February 24, 2026 2 Comments

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.

Taking a Walk Improves Brain Health

February 2, 2026 No Comments

Getting out into the fresh air and taking a walk does good things for your brain and well-being, researchers say.

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Energetic Lifestyle Builds Brains by 5%

January 24, 2026 2 Comments

UCLA researchers found active people build 5% more gray matter in their brain. See how this prevents Alzheimer’s.

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Dancing with Alzheimer’s Like Nobody’s Watchin’

October 28, 2025 No Comments

VIDEO: See why the
wonderful Alzheimer’s activities program, “Creative Aging: Dance Like Nobody’s Watching” has been a smash success for people with Alzheimer’s, as well as caregivers.

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Each Treadmill Minute = Even Better Memory 25 Years Later

March 13, 2025 No Comments

In an extensive 25-year study, researchers found people who stayed on treadmills longer tended to score higher on memory tests. Study participants recalled more words correctly on a memory test for every additional minute they ran.
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Skiing Cuts Vascular Dementia Risk in Half

February 21, 2025 No Comments

STUDY OF 200,000 SWEDE SKIERS: 50% less likely to develop vascular dementia, half as likely to be depressed, and if Parkinson’s strike, it’s very delayed – despite pathological changes in the brain. Learn more.

Move More! No Exercise for 10 Days Decreases Brain Blood Flow

December 24, 2024 1 Comment

Everyone knows we should exercise. But it’s hard. Sometimes realizing the consequences of not exercising can get us moving. Here’s a bit of really motivating research.

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Golfing with Dementia

December 1, 2024 No Comments

Easy golfing is great for people with dementia. It offers opportunities to socialize and be active, without memory or athletic constraints. See how one club integrated golf into the routine of a family living with dementia. Learn about an easy-to-set-up indoor/outdoor home golfing kit.

Worried About Alzheimer’s? Virtual Memory Screenings Are Free.

March 29, 2026

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America is offering virtual memory screenings through its National Memory Screening Program, free. It’s easy to get one.

Virtual Reality Revolutionizing Dementia Care

March 28, 2026

M.I.T.’s Rendever takes dementia residents like Miriam Keith back to wonderful places no longer accessible to them.

Is Forgetfulness Normal or Not?

March 27, 2026

It’s normal to forget things once in a while as the years pass, but how can you tell whether those memory lapses are a sign of something more serious — like Alzheimer’s?