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Scientists Show Brain Games Work

October 30, 2022 No Comments

HEALTH VIDEO + ARTICLE: BRAIN EXERCISE can cut the risk of Alzheimer’s, according to research. See how. Find out about three ways to lower your

Best Sleep Position to Reduce Alzheimer’s Risk

October 30, 2022 6 Comments

SLEEP RESEARCH: The brain’s glymphatic pathway clears harmful wastes, especially during sleep. Stony Brook researchers show this lateral position could be best for the brain-waste

Can Brain Games Help Alzheimer’s Disease Patients?

October 27, 2022 No Comments

MAYO CLINIC VIDEO: Do brain games help those living with Alzheimer’s disease? Dr. Ronald Petersen, director of Mayo Clinic’s Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center says engaging

Protect Your Hearing to Protect Your Brain

October 23, 2022 1 Comment

VIDEO + ARTICLE + APPS: A NEW STUDY finds that cognitive impairment begins in the earliest stages of age-related hearing loss — when hearing is

Ping Pong & Alzheimer’s

October 10, 2022 No Comments

VIDEO: Table tennis is a helpful activity for people with Alzheimer’s. See how it combines physical activity with brain exercise, spatial skills and staying social.

Eggs & Choline – Brain Healthy, Heart Risky

October 2, 2022 No Comments

DIET VIDEO + ARTICLE: Eggs are one of the best sources of choline. In a new study, Biodesign researchers argue that a lifelong dietary regimen

Can a Herpes Treatment Cut Alzheimer’s in Half?

September 27, 2022 No Comments

Most people are infected by Herpes Simplex Virus 1 (HSV1) by the time they reach old age. New evidence shows that on top of cold

Sleeping on Back Linked to Memory Impairment

September 22, 2022 No Comments

SLEEP: Could sleeping on your back hurt memory and increase your brain’s risk of developing neurodegenerative disease?

Lack of Sleep Accelerates Spread of Alzheimer’s

September 12, 2022 No Comments

NEWS VIDEO + ARTICLE + SLEEP TIPS: Sleeplessness has just been shown to accelerate the spread of toxic clumps of Alzheimer’s tau. “Our brains need

DICE Method Helps Handling Agitation & Aggression in Dementia

September 7, 2022 6 Comments

CARE, DRUGS & MOOD: A creative technique called “DICE” empowers caregivers, patients & professionals to work together and reduce dementia’s behavioral problems. Learn how it

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Women Need More Omega-3 to Prevent Alzheimer’s

September 8, 2025

Women face a higher risk of Alzheimer’s. New research shows that low omega-3 levels may be a hidden factor—and boosting intake through diet or supplements could offer protection.

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Advantages of Diagnosing Alzheimer’s as Soon as Possible

September 7, 2025

When memory and thinking seem a little off, people tend to avoid getting a diagnosis. Yet early diagnosis allows for early benefits. These include better planning, treatment and therapy. Learn more about the advantages revealed in an important study.

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OKLAHOMA! Belted Out by Dad with Dementia & Son

September 5, 2025

Here’s Teddy Mac and his son Simon singing Oklahoma – one of his showstoppers – from a few years ago.

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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?