Don’t Take It So Hard, For Your Brain’s Sake
March 28, 2023
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STRESS affects Alzheimer’s risk. Find out how, along with 10 ways to de-stress and relax.
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Alzheimer’s Mealtime: Eat Together to Eat Well
March 27, 2023
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With dementia, it’s not just what you eat – it’s also how and where!
4 Dementia Tips for Going Out
March 19, 2023
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It’s good for everyone to get some air and sunshine, but especially good for those with dementia.
Ketogenic Diet Clears Plaque, Improves Brain Blood Flow
March 19, 2023
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In the lab, the Ketogenic Diet increased cerebral blood flow, improved the gut microbiome, lowered glucose as well as weight, and boosted the brain’s process that clears Alzheimer’s amyloid-beta plaque. Learn more.
The Making of Alive Inside (A TED Talk on Music & Dementia)
March 11, 2023
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What’s behind Michael Rossato-Bennett’s stirring documentary on music’s affect on dementia? See why this film has been a success in the battle against Alzheimer’s.
Pet Therapy: Horses Ease Dementia’s Symptoms
March 9, 2023
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Researchers found that spending time with horses — equine therapy — eases Alzheimer’s symptoms. Find out why.
“Alive Inside”
March 7, 2023
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The help-dementia-with-music movie, “Alive Inside”, tells the story of social worker Dan Cohen’s crusade to help Alzheimer’s patients reclaim their most precious musical memories. Watch Bill Newcott interview the makers of the film.
Each Treadmill Minute = Even Better Memory 25 Years Later
March 2, 2023
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In an extensive 25-year study, researchers found people who stayed on treadmills longer tended to score higher on memory tests. Study participants recalled more words correctly on a memory test for every additional minute they ran.
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Music Awakens Memories in Alzheimer’s
February 28, 2023
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ABC News interviews Dan Cohen, the founder of Music and Memory. See how donated iPods can battle dementia via personalized playlists.
Do You Know What My Name Is?
February 24, 2023
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“Do You Know What My Name Is?” produced by Sendai Television Inc., depicts an emotional real life drama of how a “dementia improvement program” was implemented in Ohio.
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