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Skin Cells Offer a Lead to New Alzheimer’s Treatments

October 20, 2014 No Comments

VIDEO+ARTICLE: Neuroscientists are reprogramming skin cells in order to discover newer, better treatments for Alzheimer’s.

Supercomputers Zeroing In on New Alzheimer’s Drugs

September 28, 2014 1 Comment

Plaque is the prime suspect behind Alzheimer’s. Amyloid-beta combines to form oligomers, which make up the plaque that clogs up the Alzheimer’s brain. Though we

A4 Study is 1st Step to an Alzheimer’s Vaccination

September 22, 2014 No Comments

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

Drug-Repurposing Aims for New Alzheimer’s Drugs, Faster

September 16, 2014 No Comments

Is there a way to speed up the search for an Alzheimer’s cure? “Drug repurposing” is one option. It takes drugs approved for one disease

High REST Levels Resist Alzheimer’s

September 12, 2014 1 Comment

VIDEO+ARTICLE: Harvard has discovered key capabilities of a gene regulator called “REST”. It seems to offer resistance against the toxic effects of Alzheimer’s. Can scientists

The Best Way to Fight Alzheimer’s is No Secret

September 5, 2014 2 Comments

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

Memory Significantly Improved by Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

August 31, 2014 1 Comment

VIDEO & ARTICLE: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation improves memory. See the promise it holds for treating dementias such as Alzheimer’s, CTE or vascular dementia.

Curing Alzheimer’s by Modulating Gamma Secretase

August 29, 2014 3 Comments

The future is looking good for drugs designed to combat Alzheimer’s disease. Learn about new knowledge that holds the potential to keep Alzheimer’s in check.

Memory & Thinking Improve in Crenezumab Dementia Trial

August 27, 2014 4 Comments

An Alzheimer’s vaccination called crenezumab just finished 2 trials. The drug showed clear, positive cognitive improvements in people with mild Alzheimer’s. Learn more about the

Can Knocking Out Alzheimer’s APOe Gene Knock Out Alzheimer’s?

August 17, 2014 2 Comments

When geneticists think of Alzheimer’s, the first gene that comes to mind is APOe. Can its effect be stopped or at least dampened? The recent

Image of False Alarm over the words "Cochrane's Leqembi Ruling"

Cochrane’s Leqembi Ruling Used Dr. Andrews’ Bar “Inappropriately”

April 20, 2026

COCHRANE SERIES, PART 3 – DEEP DIVE: False alarm. The Cochrane Review shook confidence in Leqembi. It rests on a scientific threshold its own source publicly disowned. Here’s why the evidence did not justify the alarm.

Henri Nouwen said, "When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we find that it is those who have chosen to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender hand." The image in the background is two elderly people's hands holding each other fondly.

Thought of the Week: Tender Hand

April 20, 2026

When we honestly ask ourselves, which person in our lives means the most to us, We find that it is those who have chosen to

Chart of Cochrane Study of 17 Alzheimer's Drugs

Making Leqembi Look Useless: A Masterclass in Mixed Comparisons

April 20, 2026

COCHRANE SERIES, PART 2 – HOW IT HAPPENED: A new review just went viral in the media, declaring Alzheimer’s drugs don’t work. Leading scientists say the methodology was fundamentally flawed.

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.