VIDEO + ARTICLE: See results from the first large controlled trial to indicate that an intensive health program can beat the odds of Alzheimer’s. Find
LDL cholesterol is nicknamed “bad cholesterol”. It adversely effects cell division. This bad cell division causes human cells to carry a 3rd copy of chromosome
VIDEO + ARTICLE: The A4 Study is a cutting-edge trial aimed at preventing Alzheimer’s. The clinical trial is testing healthy adults who are at risk
VIDEO & ARTICLE: Can a little knowledge help the average person beat Alzheimer’s? A new film called “Bread Head” is betting on it. It will
The New England Journal of Medicine reports the PERCENTAGE of people with Alzheimer’s is going down. That’s good news for individuals. Ironically, better health means
VIDEO+ARTICLE: The A4 Study is a cutting-edge trial aimed at preventing Alzheimer’s. The clinical trial is testing normal adults who are at risk for the
VIDEO+ARTICLE: Seniors taking benzodiazepines like Xanax and Valium had a 51% higher risk for Alzheimer’s. The widely prescribed drugs treat anxiety and insomnia. Dr. Holly
As researchers seek anti-Alzheimer’s pills, the evidence mounts that the best preventative is healthy living. Learn about two advanced studies that deepen our understanding of straightforward ways to
VIDEO + ARTICLE: From seniors down to teens, everyone increasingly depends on digital technologies. Surveys reveal a startling side-effect: the brain’s left side gets a
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?
MOTHER’S DAY USA, MAY 11, can remain a meaningful and enjoyable occasion for families impacted by Alzheimer’s. Planning takes more thought and each family’s unique circumstances need to be considered. These tips can help:
The drugs, called NRTIs, have the potential to prevent a million cases of Alzheimer’s every year, the researchers believe.
TEEPA SNOW explains how to handle caregiver stress that is brought on by challenging behaviors in dementias such as Alzheimer’s.
SHORT-TERM MEMORY lapses are obvious signs of Alzheimer’s, but other tell-tale signals begin to show much earlier. Learn how to look for semantic impairments, such as simple questions about size.
Three important dementia studies focus on HS-AGING, a type of dementia almost as common as Alzheimer’s in the 85+ group. Yet few people have heard of it. Why? What makes it different?
An intriguing study of 120 grandmothers might surprise you. Doctors know socially engaged people have better cognition and less dementia. But can a person get too much of a good thing? What’s the right balance?
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!
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