DIET: Can a good diet make up for a bad gene? The Mediterranean Diet appears to do just that. Scientists studied the relationship between diet,
RESEARCH ARTICLE + VIDEO: People who receive at least one influenza vaccine are 40% less likely than their non-vaccinated peers to develop Alzheimer’s disease, researchers
DIET RESEARCH VIDEO + ARTICLE: B vitamins protect the brain and lower Alzheimer’s risk. How do they work? See which ones are best for various
ACTIVITIES FOR ANY DAY – 6 HEALTHY TIPS to help you stay active with Alzheimer’s, along with physical activities to do.
PREVENTION: Which of these cause Alzheimer’s: 1) Flu shots? 2) Aluminum? 3) Statin drugs? See the latest research.
HEALTH VIDEO & TRANSCRIPT: You can do some easy things to lower your risk of developing Alzheimer’s. See these tips from Medical Correspondent Dr. Manny
DNA: The PHS genetic test may one day diagnose Alzheimer’s before symptoms occur. Learn how looking at genes beyond ApoE4 holds big answers to tough
NEW VIDEO SEMINAR + ARTICLE: The University of Sydney Brain and Mind Centre is connecting sleep and dementia to explore treatment and prevention.
MAYO CLINIC HEALTH VIDEO + ARTICLE: Find out about activities to help your mind push off Alzheimer’s by as much as 8 years.
SLEEP VIDEO & ARTICLE: Deep sleep refreshes. Too little deep sleep and sleep apnea can trigger brain changes linked to vascular dementia. Learn what happens.
Watch this inspiring story of living with and fighting against this disease.
DEMENTIA GIFT IDEAS: People with Alzheimer’s may lose abilities, but feelings still matter. What once wasn’t much of a gift, may now be a great one. What were nice presents may no longer be right. See these thoughtful suggestions.
Alzheimer’s treatment eligibility may be far larger than previously thought. A major Nature study using blood tests suggests millions more older adults could qualify for treatment than current use reflects. As diagnosis becomes easier, demand for drugs like Leqembi could shift sharply.
Researchers find optimistic people contribute to the health of their partners, staving off risk factors leading to Alzheimer’s disease, other dementias and cognitive decline as they grow old together.
Bringing art and creativity into elder care settings helps families reconnect with loved ones who have dementia. In this moving talk, Anne Bastings shares how.
When a hurricane hits Florida — or anywhere that has a very large population of people with dementia, there are special preparations that should be made by those living with dementia. Check these dementia-in-a-storm readiness lists.
In gardening, people with Alzheimer’s grow fresh plants along with better thinking. It’s a pleasant way to make things easier.
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