Less Sugar, More Memory
July 30, 2024
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DIET VIDEO + ARTICLE: Healthy? Normal blood sugar? No diabetes? Even so, find out how the more sugar you eat, the less memory you get.
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Curry Derivative J147 Beats Aricept for Alzheimer’s
July 22, 2024
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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.
Sleeping and Loafing in Fighting Dementia
July 12, 2024
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Controlling Insulin is the Best Way to Prevent Alzheimer’s
June 13, 2024
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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
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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.
Don’t Be the 1 of 3 Who Didn’t Dial 911
June 4, 2024
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Vascular dementia has struck a million Americans. It’s often caused by a stroke. Learn how easy it is to prevent a stroke when you know the signs and quickly call 911.
Amazonian Groups Are Virtually Alzheimer’s-Free
June 3, 2024
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VIDEO + ARTICLE: The world’s lowest rates of dementia are found in Amazonian indigenous groups. Now there’s more evidence their lifestyles may hold clues to preventing Alzheimer’s. Learn more.
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