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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

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The MIND Diet is good for your brain and fights dementia

MIND Diet – Fuel Your Mind, Fight Dementia

June 11, 2025 No Comments

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 No Comments

See one of the largest and most comprehensive studies identifying where dementia occurs most often.

Dementia & Stroke

June 9, 2025 7 Comments

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 3 Comments

Sleep aid lemborexant (better known by its brand name Dayvigo) showed 40% more hippocampal brain volume than other drugs.

June is Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month

Prevention Tips – It’s Alzheimer’s Awareness Month!

June 1, 2025 No Comments

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. Take care of your brain. Find out how.

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Nanosilver Warning

May 23, 2025 13 Comments

Alzheimer’s is characterized by an overproduction of free radicals in cells. That’s why incredibly tiny “nanoparticles” of silver, found in supplements, cosmetics and food packaging, worry scientists. Hear their concerns, as well as products to avoid.

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Living in Awe Can Lower Alzheimer’s

May 20, 2025 No Comments

Researchers discovered AWE to be a potent predictor of reduced pro-inflammatory cytokines. Can the awe we feel when touched by the beauty of nature, art and spirituality protect us from Alzheimer’s high levels of cytokines?

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2 Ways Too Much Copper Accelerates Alzheimer’s

May 15, 2025 7 Comments

Copper hits the brain with a one-two punch. It inhibits clearance of, AND it stimulates production of, Alzheimer’s plaque. See why copper is a key player in Alzheimer’s.

Do Computers Raise or Lower Alzheimer’s Risk?

May 13, 2025 No Comments

Baylor University/Dell Medical School study reveals surprising link between technology use and reduced risk for dementia for older adults.

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NRTIs Have Potential to Prevent a Million Cases of Alzheimer’s Every Year

May 11, 2025 No Comments

The drugs, called NRTIs, have the potential to prevent a million cases of Alzheimer’s every year, the researchers believe.

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Sleep to Sweep: Deep Rest Cleans Brain Toxins, Cuts Dementia

October 26, 2025

A new groundbreaking MRI study reveals how the brain’s “nightly cleaning crew” depends on quality sleep. When we rest deeply, brain fluids clear away toxins — protecting memory and cutting dementia risk.

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5 Communication Tips for Dementia Caregivers

October 25, 2025

TALKING TO PEOPLE WITH DEMENTIA IS VITAL when getting together. Check out 5 handy communication tips and books.

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Magnesium’s Importance to Brain Health

October 24, 2025

DIET: MAGNESIUM appears to do a lot to maintain brain health, prevent cognitive impairment (CI), and fight Alzheimer’s. Learn how.

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How Do You Know If Someone Has Alzheimer’s?

What are the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s? When to get a professional evaluation.

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Big Cup, Little Man: Picking Up the Earliest Signs of 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.

85 with Dementia? Good Chance It’s HS-AGING, Not Alzheimer’s

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?

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A Grandchild for One Day Keeps Dementia Away

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?