RESEARCH: Worms in the lab lose their wiggle when they have Alzheimer’s. But researchers found the Vitamin B12-deficient worms kept their wiggle when the deficit
VIDEO + ARTICLE: A study at UC San Francisco has found the odds of cognitive impairment are substantially higher for people with elevated depressive symptoms
RISK ASSESSMENT VIDEO + ARTICLE: A substantial proportion of brain changes might be due to risk factors that can be modified, according to a study
HEALTHY New Year’s resolutions can prevent dementia. Learn ways to lower your risk of dementia and attain lifelong benefits.
VIDEO: There is an explanation for why meat eaters may be at higher risk of developing dementia than vegetarians. Watch now.
DIET NEWS: Researchers find that certain people who produce equol — a substance created by gut bacteria after soy products are digested — display lower
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have found certain types of physical activity are better than others in preventing dementia and disease. Find out more.
Researchers at Monash University are exploring the implications of treating obstructive sleep apnea to reduce the risk of dementia. This comes after finding a link
Researchers studying Australians with type 2 diabetes found those taking the first-line treatment medication metformin had significantly slower cognitive decline compared to those who did
VIDEO + ARTICLE: Based on 13 years of Albert Einstein College of Medicine research, see why the NIH is betting $16 million to answer the
Three major GLP-1 trials came out in late 2025. One weight-loss drug slowed early Alzheimer’s decline, while two others failed. Surprisingly, this mixed pattern may point the way toward a promising new treatment direction.
New long-term data suggests lecanemab could delay the shift from mild memory loss to moderate Alzheimer’s by up to eight years—offering families precious time and renewed hope.
Strengthening social connections may offer a surprising boost to long-term brain health.
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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