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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

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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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Do a Fresh Cholesterol Check to Fight Vascular Dementia

January 20, 2026 No Comments

Cardiovascular events like strokes can trigger vascular dementia.American Heart Association cholesterol guidelines can significantly reduce cardiovascular events. Is it time to take a fresh look at your cholesterol?

Drinking & Smoking’s Rush to Alzheimer’s

January 20, 2026 2 Comments

VIDEO If you live to 85, there’s a 50/50 chance of getting a dementia such as Alzheimer’s. What if you could improve those odds by

Pink Noise Machines Improve Sleep & Fight Dementia

January 7, 2026 No Comments

SLEEP VIDEO & ARTICLE: Sound stimulation can improve sleep and memory for people with pre-dementia. This study used easy-to-buy “pink noise” machines. See how simple sleep therapy makes a real difference.

Kidney Health and Alzheimer’s: Why Your Kidneys Matter in Alzheimer’s Biomarker Testing

December 10, 2025 No Comments

What caregivers should know about interpreting Alzheimer’s biomarkers and kidney function.

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Your Social Frailty Index: A New Way to Delay Dementia

December 5, 2025 No Comments

Strengthening social connections may offer a surprising boost to long-term brain health.

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Arginine on the Frontline: New Hope for Alzheimer’s

November 23, 2025 No Comments

A new study suggests a simple nutrient — arginine — may reduce amyloid-β buildup in Alzheimer’s. The findings, from animal studies, raise an encouraging question: could arginine eventually play a role in Alzheimer’s prevention? Here’s what the research shows — and what caregivers should know.

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Music Eases Sundowning, Lowers Dementia Risk

November 19, 2025 No Comments

A few minutes of music each day can calm sundowning and help support brain health. A new study explains these protective benefits — and we’ll show you how to build gentle musical routines into evening care.

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A Daily Walk Delays Alzheimer’s Up to 7 Years

November 12, 2025 No Comments

A few thousand steps a day could mean years more of clear thinking. Learn how walking supports brain health, slows Alzheimer’s, and boosts mood in one simple, natural way.

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5 Ways Families Can Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

November 10, 2025 No Comments

Families may share genes, but they can also share habits that protect the brain. Mayo Clinic experts remind us that everyday choices — not just DNA — make a powerful difference.

Washing Away Alzheimer’s via the Glymphatic System

January 26, 2026

The “glymphatic system” removes brain waste. It may be a powerful new target to treat Alzheimer’s. Learn why scientists believe Alzheimer’s may arise when the system is not doing its cleaning properly.

This is an image, magnified a million times, of amyloid fibril, the type of protein structures that are formed in Alzheimer's. (Credit: Dr. Tuomas Knowles)

7 Steps to Alzheimer’s

January 25, 2026

Plaques are the best-known Alzheimer’s culprit. Cambridge scientists have figured out the 7 steps to forming these plaques. Find out how targeting the formation of these “oligomers” may hold the key to a cure.