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Exploring Alzheimer’s & Infection

December 11, 2022 1 Comment

RESEARCH EXCERPT: Is Alzheimer’s caused by a germ? $1 million goes to anyone who can answer that. If the germ theory gets traction, it could

Can a Herpes Treatment Cut Alzheimer’s in Half?

September 27, 2022 No Comments

Most people are infected by Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV1) by the time they reach old age. New evidence shows that on top of cold

Alzheimer’s & Viruses: The Latest Research

July 4, 2022 No Comments

PROGRESS VIDEO + ARTICLE: American researchers found ‘unusually high‘ levels of two human herpes virus strains in brains of people with Alzheimer’s. This opens a

Coronavirus’ Brain Impact

June 7, 2020 No Comments

In some cases, COVID-19 patients may present with neurological symptoms. Having an MRI while at the hospital, as well as monitoring after hospitalization, are important

TEEPA SNOW CARE VIDEO: Vascular dementia poses unique challenges to caregivers. Learn how vascular dementia differs from Alzheimer’s. See how to make life better, both for you and the one for whom you care.

Dignity & Dementia: Where to Draw the Line?

April 13, 2025

People with dementia deserve dignity and have rights. Where do we draw the line between encouraging personal choices versus following what caregivers think is best? See Dr. Murray Raskin & Dr. Linda Teri offer experienced tips.

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8 Drinks a Week Mess with Memory & Thinking

April 10, 2025

Heavy drinkers who have eight or more alcoholic drinks per week have increased risk of brain lesions called hyaline arteriolosclerosis, signs of brain injury that are associated with memory and thinking problems, according to a new study.

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85 with Dementia? Good Chance It’s HS-AGING, Not Alzheimer’s

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A Grandchild for One Day Keeps Dementia Away

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?

“I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” By Dad with Dementia & Son

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!

Is Alzheimer’s Catchy?

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.