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Alzheimer's And Dementia Weekly

Support & Insight for the Autumn of Life

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Why Does Sunshine Fight Dementia?

August 12, 2025 No Comments

Got enough sunshine? Learn how sunshine seems to offer a bright, simple way to lower your risk of dementia.

Tumeric Has the Spice of Life for Nanoparticles

August 1, 2025 1 Comment

Australian researchers show nanoparticles that contain curcumin, from turmeric, not only prevent cognitive deterioration, but also reverse the damage. Find out more about this exciting development.

Harvard’s Dr. Tanzi Develops CogniSHIELD Brain Supplement

August 1, 2025 4 Comments

Dr. Rudy Tanzi is Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical and Director of McCance Center for Brain Health. Based on 3 decades of his research, learn how CogniSHIELD uniquely protects against amyloid, inflammation and Alzheimer’s.

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5 Studies: Heat Therapies Shield Your Mind Against Dementia

July 27, 2025 10 Comments

HEALTH (VIDEO + ARTICLE):
We show you the science of multiple studies that sound almost too good to be true. Hot tubs proved protective in the USA while saunas
lowered Alzheimer’s risk 65% in a 20-year Finnish study. Learn more.

Mushrooms And Memory

July 21, 2025 No Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE:

Ergothioneine (ET) from mushrooms has been associated with brain health for years. In a six-year study, seniors consuming 300 grams of mushrooms weekly had 50% less risk of mild cognitive impairment (MCI, often referred to as pre-dementia). Get the facts about this correlation.

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Turmeric Spice Drug Shows 7 Brain Benefits

July 10, 2025 3 Comments

Salk Institute’s J147 is a derivative of turmeric, a spice used in curry. Learn how it fights memory deficits and has a host of unexpected anti-aging effects in the lab.

PhD student Maitry Trivedi using AI for Alzheimer's research

The Choline – Diet – Alzheimer’s Connection

July 9, 2025 1 Comment

A nutrient hidden in your daily meals could hold the key to preventing and slowing Alzheimer’s. Discover what Arizona researchers are revealing about the power of choline.

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Sleep Clears Brain Waste, Lowers Dementia Risk

July 4, 2025 No Comments

Berkeley researchers reveal deep sleep might protect memory—even in the face of Alzheimer’s. Could your nightly rest be the brain’s best defense?

Jobs That Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

July 3, 2025 No Comments

Considering how often we hear about job risks, it’s encouraging to hear about ones that may actually protect you from Alzheimer’s!

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Brain Sugar Breakthrough: Can Fasting and Fat Burners Shield Your Mind?

July 2, 2025 1 Comment

A new Buck Institute discovery reveals neurons process sugar in a surprising way— and unlocking this “brain sugar” pathway could lead to powerful Alzheimer’s treatments.

131,000 Nurses Drank Coffee. Who Got Less Dementia?

May 19, 2026

For years, caregivers have heard mixed messages about coffee. But now, one of the largest long-term studies ever conducted on coffee and brain health is offering some encouraging news.

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A Simple Tip Lowered Caregiver Burnout Across Australia

May 19, 2026

A simple care tip from Dr. Neal Shah to measurably drop anxiety scores within 6 weeks.

Love is a feeling that dementia cannot take away.

Thought of the Week: Love Outshines Dementia

May 18, 2026

There is one thing dementia cannot take away,And that is love.Love is not a memory –It is a feeling that resides inside.

Most Popular Stories

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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?

“I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” By Dad with Dementia & Son

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!

Is Alzheimer’s Catchy?

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.