
Energetic Lifestyle Builds Brains by 5%
UCLA researchers found active people build 5% more gray matter in their brain. See how this prevents Alzheimer’s.

UCLA researchers found active people build 5% more gray matter in their brain. See how this prevents Alzheimer’s.

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?

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.
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How to choose the right MCT oil for Alzheimer’s and dementia support.

Bud, a strong military man, shares what bothers him the most about his dementia. See what he has to say about driving, Alzheimer’s and the new balance he has achieved regarding the things he will and won’t do.

Enjoy this great duet between a musician with dementia and his son. A triumph of spirit over Alzheimer’s! Sing-a-long if you like!

It looks like a sneeze cannot give anyone Alzheimer’s. While Alzheimer’s abnormal disease proteins do spread from cell-to-cell, they are not “infectious”. Check out the facts.

TEEPA CARE VIDEO: Learn about Alzheimer’s 6 stages. Teepa Snow shows what to expect, while keeping the focus on the person for whom you care.

Melvyn Amrine may not have remembered the details of his life since his Alzheimer’s diagnosis, but he sure proved that his love for his wife transcended memory.
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