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Exploring Alzheimer’s & Infection

December 11, 2022 1 Comment

RESEARCH EXCERPT: Is Alzheimer’s caused by a germ? $1 million goes to anyone who can answer that. If the germ theory gets traction, it could

Green Tea, Cocoa & Red Wine Reduce Beta Amyloid Plaques

December 9, 2022 No Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Researchers say compounds found in green tea, red wine, cocoa and certain fruits and nuts were found to diminish amyloid plaques with

Blood Test for Alzheimer’s Now on the Market

December 2, 2022 No Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE: The -C₂N Diagnostics firm is marking the two-year anniversary of being the first to ffer its widely accessible blood test for Alzheimer’s.

Wine, Cheese, Lamb & Memory?

December 1, 2022 1 Comment

DIET & RESEARCH: Diet modifications, including more wine and cheese, may help reduce cognitive decline, a study suggests.

Forgetfulness Might Depend On Time of Day

November 29, 2022 No Comments

MEMORY: Can’t remember something? Try waiting until later in the day. Researchers have identified a gene in mice that seems to influence memory recall at

Harvard’s Tau Scans: A Turning Point in Fighting Alzheimer’s

November 28, 2022 No Comments

TEDx TALKS – VIDEO: Harvard developed Tau Scan technology to fight Alzheimer’s. Dr. Bernard Hanseeuw quit his clinical practice to join them, to help advance

Better Brain Draining Improves Alzheimer’s

November 27, 2022 2 Comments

RESEARCH PROGRESS: Improving brain vessel-drainage in the lab enhanced cognitive abilities. Disrupting it increased buildup of Alzheimer’s proteins. Learn why researchers see this as a

Eye Exam for Alzheimer’s

November 24, 2022 No Comments

VIDEO + ARTICLE: Using technology similar to that in an eye doctors’ office, doctors have been developing an eye exam to pre-test for Alzheimer’s.

How Alzheimer’s Changes the Brain

November 18, 2022 No Comments

VIDEO: Here’s a colorful, animated video that shows how Alzheimer’s changes the brain, even years before it can be detected. Watch now.

Low-Salt Diet Improves Thinking by Lowering Alzheimer’s Tau

November 16, 2022 No Comments

DIET & NUTRITION: A low-salt diet seems to help prevent or delay Alzheimer’s. Learn more about the effect of salt on cognition.

Sleep ‘Sweet Spot’ Keeps Brain Sharp

February 6, 2026

Too much sleep and too little sleep can contribute to cognitive decline, researchers report. Learn more.

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How Lecanemab Clears Amyloid and Slows Alzheimer’s—even as Tau Spreads

February 5, 2026

New early-onset Alzheimer’s data show that lecanemab can slow functional decline—even while tau continues to spread in the brain. The research helps explain how amyloid-lowering treatments may still preserve daily life, despite the disease’s complexity.

Seeing the Same GP Improves Dementia Treatment

February 5, 2026

People with dementia who were consistently seen by the same General Practitioner (GP) are given fewer medicines and are less likely to be given medicines that can cause problems, according to researchers at University of Exeter. Learn more.

Most Popular Stories

Cynicism Triples Dementia Risk?

In a study on health & cynicism, people were asked how much they agree with statements such as, “I think most people would lie to get ahead,” and “It is safer to trust nobody”. The clear connection between their answers and their risk of dementia may startle you.

Rehydration for Dementia

Lewis Hornby had a problem: his grandmother with dementia wasn’t drinking enough, causing her to get severely dehydrated.

Don’t Say Goodbye, Say Hello!

Dr. Richard Taylor has Alzheimer’s and the right attitude!

Common Alzheimer’s Medications Slow Cognitive Decline

Swedish researchers find that cholinesterase inhibitors provide cognitive benefits and reduce mortality for up to five years after an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. One medication significantly reduced the risk of developing severe dementia.