Jobs That Lower Alzheimer’s Risk
July 3, 2025
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Considering how often we hear about job risks, it’s encouraging to hear about ones that may actually protect you from Alzheimer’s!
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Brain Sugar Breakthrough: Can Fasting and Fat Burners Shield Your Mind?
July 2, 2025
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A new Buck Institute discovery reveals neurons process sugar in a surprising way— and unlocking this “brain sugar” pathway could lead to powerful Alzheimer’s treatments.
🚴♀️ Want to Protect Your Brain? Grab a Bike.
June 26, 2025
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New research reveals that choosing a bike over a car might not just save gas—it could also help guard your brain against dementia, including Alzheimer’s. Here’s why cycling might be one of the smartest habits you can develop.
Rosemary Emulates Aricept & Donepezil
June 16, 2025
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Rosemary naturally works like Aricept® (generic: donepezil), treating Alzheimer’s by blocking AChE. Learn about rosemary’s dementia-fighting benefits from Dr. J. Duke.
Marijuana & Vascular Dementia
June 12, 2025
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AS MARIJUANA LEGALIZATION spreads, new research is improving our understanding of side effects. Heart cells have cannabis receptors relevant to vascular squeezing ability. Learn about marijuana’s link to vascular dementia.
MIND Diet – Fuel Your Mind, Fight Dementia
June 11, 2025
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Adopting the MIND diet—even later in life—is linked with reduced dementia risk
Does Dementia Risk Depend on Where You Live?
June 10, 2025
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See one of the largest and most comprehensive studies identifying where dementia occurs most often.
Dementia & Stroke
June 9, 2025
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UNDERSTANDING DEMENTIA – VIDEO:
Blood moves through our body in tubes comprising “the vascular system.” See why vascular leaks or clogs trigger vascular dementia, stroke and heart attacks. Learn how to keep your vascular system clean, strong and healthy.
Common Sleep Aid Blocks 40% More Alzheimer’s Tau
June 3, 2025
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Sleep aid lemborexant (better known by its brand name Dayvigo) showed 40% more hippocampal brain volume than other drugs.
Prevention Tips – It’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month!
June 1, 2025
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June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Take care of your brain. Find out how.
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