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Frontotemporal Dementia

Bruce Willis and Frontotemporal Dementia

October 3, 2025 No Comments

Diane Sawyer sat down with Emma Heming Willis and Neurologist Dr. Bruce Miller to talk about Bruce Willis’ health. (11 minute video)

5 Types of Dementia in 8 Minutes

June 20, 2025 No Comments

This “Overview for Med Students” sums up 5 common types of dementia: Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Lewy body, vascular and frontotemporal dementia. Watch now.

Wives’ Care Partnering Tips

October 5, 2023 No Comments

Two wives caring for their husbands with dementia generously share their experiences and offer caregiving tips to those find themselves in a similar position with a loved one.

Frontotemporal Dementia: ‘Cruelest Disease You Never Heard Of’

February 19, 2023 No Comments

Frontotemporal Dementia, FTD, is the most common form of dementia in people under age 60. Why isn’t it better known?

Seeing Dementia’s Tau Tangles

April 24, 2013 No Comments

ARTICLE ON TRACERS + VIDEO ON TAU 2 new PET tracers promise to change the face of diagnosing and researching dementias such as Alzheimer’s. Learn how

MRI Screens Will Change Dementia Diagnostics in 2013

January 6, 2013 No Comments

Can new MRI technology effectively & non-invasively diagnose the type of dementia that is afflicting a person?

Alzheimer’s Infamous APOE Gene

March 11, 2026

Most of the time, it takes a combination of genetics, bad environment and unhealthy lifestyle to trigger Alzheimer’s. However, one gene called apolipoprotein E (APOE) can make a big difference.

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Too Little Salt for Your Memory?

March 11, 2026

A new study suggests that very low sodium intake may be linked to faster memory decline in older adults.

Why is Alzheimer’s Unofficially Called “Type 3 Diabetes”?

March 10, 2026

Mayo Clinic, America’s top research center, asked, “Is Alzheimer’s triggered by a form of brain diabetes?” An insulin nasal spray may help.

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Alzheimer’s Infamous APOE Gene

Most of the time, it takes a combination of genetics, bad environment and unhealthy lifestyle to trigger Alzheimer’s. However, one gene called apolipoprotein E (APOE) can make a big difference.

Cynicism Triples Dementia Risk?

In a study on health & cynicism, people were asked how much they agree with statements such as, “I think most people would lie to get ahead,” and “It is safer to trust nobody”. The clear connection between their answers and their risk of dementia may startle you.