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The Missing Link Between Alzheimer’s & Vascular Disease

June 6, 2023 No Comments

Researchers in New York found a gene that links cerebrovascular disease and Alzheimer’s.

NanoDevices Trap Dangerous Alzheimer’s Plaque

June 6, 2023 1 Comment

Nanodevices are the newest weapon in medicine’s growing arsenal to fight Alzheimer’s. They capture dangerous peptides before they can assemble to form Alzheimer’s plaques in the brain.

Caregivers, Carry On Better

June 4, 2023 No Comments

Stress is like a glass of water; we have to put it down for a while and rest before holding it again. Here’s how to do it.

Some Diabetes Drugs Cut Alzheimer’s Risk

June 2, 2023 No Comments

People taking certain drugs to lower blood sugar for Type 2 diabetes had less amyloid in the brain, a biomarker of Alzheimer’s disease, and showed slower cognitive decline than diabetics not taking drugs and people with diabetes. Find out more.

Going Out with Alzheimer’s

June 2, 2023 2 Comments

People with mild Alzheimer’s often enjoy places they enjoyed in the past – a favorite restaurant, parade, park, shopping mall, swimming pool, museum, or theater. It is good to keep going and it is smart to plan ahead. Learn how.

Infrared Sensor Spots Alzheimer’s 17 Years Before Symptoms

June 1, 2023 No Comments

A new sensor has been developed that can detect Alzheimer’s more than a decade before symptoms appear. Learn more.

Are Macaque Monkeys Better Test Models for Alzheimer’s Treatments?

May 31, 2023 No Comments

Rhesus macaque monkeys are being used to research early-stage Alzheimer’s. Find out why they are so much better than mice. Learn the advantages they offer scientists in the search for a cure.

These Blood Pressure Meds Slow Memory Loss

May 31, 2023 No Comments

UCal-Irvine researchers have discovered which blood pressure medications help slow memory loss in older adults.

Whatever Happens, We’re Definitely Doing It Together

May 30, 2023 4 Comments

A filmmaker explores how Alzheimer’s revealed the true strength of his mother’s and father’s marriage. Watch now.

Vascular Dementia Prescription: Sit Less, Move More

May 26, 2023 No Comments

Researchers say a lifestyle-only treatment which includes increased physical activity may be the best prescription for preventing vascular and other issues that can lead to dementia. Their prescription: sit less and move more for mildly high blood pressure and cholesterol, which helps address vascular issues.

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“Is Leqembi Worth It?” Costs and the Road to Wider Access

July 22, 2025

Leqembi, the first Alzheimer’s-modifying drug, is a giant step forward—but how many people are getting it, and what does it really cost the average American? We dig into the numbers, the barriers, and the path forward.

Mushrooms And Memory

July 21, 2025

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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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Getting In & Out of Cars with Dementia

July 20, 2025

Getting in and out of a car’s passenger seat may not be simple, once dementia sets in. Learn the skills needed.

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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?