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6 Early Signs of Dementia & Foods to Head it Off

May 7, 2023 No Comments

What are the six signs of early dementia, and how can Vitamin B1 help head it off? Dr. Eric Berg explains.

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Next Alzheimer’s Drug? Donamebab Significantly Slows Cognitive Decline

May 3, 2023 No Comments

Eli Lilly Company’s TRAILBLAZER-ALZ 2 Phase 3 study shows that donanemab significantly slowed cognitive and functional decline in people with early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease. Learn more.

Activities To Do With a Family Member or Friend Who Has Alzheimer’s

May 1, 2023 No Comments

It’s important to spend meaningful time with a family member or friend who has Alzheimer’s or a related dementia. Here is a list of suggestions for activities with your affected loved one or friend.

CDK5 Blocker Has Remarkable Effect on Alzheimer’s

April 24, 2023 No Comments

A new peptide may hold potential as an Alzheimer’s treatment
Researchers say the CDK5 Blocker peptide blocks a hyperactive brain enzyme that contributes to the neurodegeneration seen in Alzheimer’s and other diseases.

Alzheimer’s and Deep Breathing Exercises

April 17, 2023 No Comments

What if prevention of Alzheimer’s were as simple as controlling your breathing? Researchers at the University of California are exploring this question.

A Caregiver’s Take on Memory Care

April 16, 2023 1 Comment

“My wife Theresa, at the age of 49, was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer’s Disease in 2018. In April of 2023, at the age of 54, I placed her into a memory care facility. This is how it went.”

New Omega-3 May Prevent Visual Decline in Alzheimer’s

April 10, 2023 No Comments

A new form of Omega-3 has successfully increased DHA in the retina and reduced eye problems associated with Alzheimer’s-like processes.

‘Alzheimer’s Diagnosis Saved My Marriage’

April 9, 2023 No Comments

A diagnosis of early-onset Alzheimer’s saved the marriage of Trey and Theresa Pippen, according to Trey.

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Vision Treatment Could Prevent 100,000 Dementia Cases

April 3, 2023 No Comments

About 1.8% of U.S. dementia cases were associated with visual impairment, according to federally-funded research

Using Music to Unlock Memories in Alzheimer’s

April 2, 2023 No Comments

Music lights up many parts of the brain, and the ‘Music and Memory’ program helps people with Alzheimer’s reconnect with their emotional side.

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Is Sugar Really to Blame for Alzheimer’s?

September 9, 2025

Sugar, the brain, and Alzheimer’s – just how tight is their connection? Check out this update from Tulane University’s targeted study.

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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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How Do You Know If Someone Has Alzheimer’s?

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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?