Share This Page

Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

Prevention

Get a Good Night’s Sleep to Get Rid of Alzheimer’s Plaque

August 22, 2024 2 Comments

Can something as simple as a good night’s sleep help prevent and even slow down Alzheimer’s?

Good Mood Ups Elderly Cognition

August 4, 2024 No Comments

Can a happier frame of mind help overcome aging’s cognitive decline? Ohio State University scientists share meaningful insights from their study.

Less Sugar, More Memory

July 30, 2024 1 Comment

DIET VIDEO + ARTICLE: Healthy? Normal blood sugar? No diabetes? Even so, find out how the more sugar you eat, the less memory you get.

Curry Derivative J147 Beats Aricept for Alzheimer’s

July 22, 2024 18 Comments

J147 is a derivative of curry’s turmeric spice. It beat the Alzheimer’s drug Aricept (generic: donepezil) on several memory tests. The Salk Institute says it may benefit Parkinson’s, Huntington’s & vascular dementia.

Man and Woman Lying on Bed with Eye Mask

Sleeping and Loafing in Fighting Dementia

July 12, 2024 2 Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE – ALZHEIMER’S INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE:
In a set of 3 studies, see how exercise and sleep lowered Alzheimer’s, while sitting around and watching TV resulted in significantly worse brain health.

Sugar Ups Dementia – Every Bit Counts

June 25, 2024 5 Comments

ASTONISHING VIDEO & ARTICLE: Dementia-risk was tested for 17 sugar levels in 2000 people. Each higher level bumped up the risk, without exception. See why researchers found these results so compelling.

5 Ways to Build an Alzheimer’s-Resistant Brain

June 21, 2024 No Comments

If you are worried about developing Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, some simple lifestyle modifications can help prevent it, according to Lisa Genova, “Still Alice” author and neuroscientist.

Coffee’s Phenylindanes Fight Alzheimer’s Plaque

June 19, 2024 No Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Roasting coffee beans produces Phenylindanes, which inhibit tau and amyloid plaque, the two big culprits behind Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. Learn how they defend against cognitive decline.

Ewan McNay giving TEDx talk on Alzheimer's & Diabetes

Controlling Insulin is the Best Way to Prevent Alzheimer’s

June 13, 2024 No Comments

TEDx HEALTH VIDEO:

Alzheimer’s & brain insulin are so strongly connected, it’s earned Alzheimer’s the nickname, “Type-3 Diabetes.” Watch this eye-opening, entertaining video to understand the connection. Find out what you can do.

Why Mediterranean Diets REALLY Matter in Alzheimer’s

June 6, 2024 No Comments

DIET VIDEO: An explosion of research on the Mediterranean Diet clearly associates it with less risk of getting Alzheimer’s and lower mortality for people who have Alzheimer’s. Get the facts.

Sleep ‘Sweet Spot’ Keeps Brain Sharp

February 6, 2026

Too much sleep and too little sleep can contribute to cognitive decline, researchers report. Learn more.

ai generated, neuron, brain, synapses, biology, science, thinking, cell, anatomy, nerves, neural, mind, dendrites, connection, physiology, neurology

How Lecanemab Clears Amyloid and Slows Alzheimer’s—even as Tau Spreads

February 5, 2026

New early-onset Alzheimer’s data show that lecanemab can slow functional decline—even while tau continues to spread in the brain. The research helps explain how amyloid-lowering treatments may still preserve daily life, despite the disease’s complexity.

Seeing the Same GP Improves Dementia Treatment

February 5, 2026

People with dementia who were consistently seen by the same General Practitioner (GP) are given fewer medicines and are less likely to be given medicines that can cause problems, according to researchers at University of Exeter. Learn more.

Most Popular Stories

Planting New Memories with Horticulture Therapy

In gardening, people with Alzheimer’s grow fresh plants along with better thinking. It’s a pleasant way to make things easier.

Dementia Caregiver’s House Tech Tour

The co-founder of a caregivers’ organization introduces technology he has found helpful in caring for his grandmother with dementia.

The Alzheimer’s Dance-Yoga & Exercise Thing

People with dementia are enjoying yoga and dance classes at the Alzheimer’s Association. See why caregivers find the classes “EXTREMELY helpful.”

Nonconformists are Better Protected Against Alzheimer’s

Swiss researchers find that people with certain personality traits are protected against Alzheimer’s disease, including those who are less agreeable, had natural curiosity, and were nonconformists. Find out why.