Some everyday medicines may nudge dementia risk higher — but safer, equally effective alternatives often exist. Here’s how to replace high-risk drugs with brain-friendlier options
Dr. Michael Gregger, Director of the authoritative NutritionFacts site, asks, “Why has fish consumption been associated with cognitive impairment and loss of executive function?”
The spice turmeric contains curcumin. In a UCLA study, curcumin significantly improved memory and mildly improved mood in people with memory problems.
Tooth brushing in dementia can involve a number of tricky details. Anticipating needs is all it takes to make it easy to brush teeth. See dozens of tips to help people with dementia keep their mouth, breath and teeth clean and fresh.
Sugar, the brain, and Alzheimer’s – just how tight is their connection? Check out this update from Tulane University’s targeted study.
With what we know today, even high genetic risk can be beaten —new research reveals that the Mediterranean diet may slow memory decline and lower dementia risk, even for those with the APOE4 gene.
At Washington University, extra sleep reinforced connections between brain cells that encode memories. Past studies linked extra sleep to boosting memory. This study links extra sleep to the repair of damaged memory systems.
Got enough sunshine? Learn how sunshine seems to offer a bright, simple way to lower your risk of dementia.
Dr. Rudy Tanzi is Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical and Director of McCance Center for Brain Health. Based on 3 decades of his research, learn how CogniSHIELD uniquely protects against amyloid, inflammation and Alzheimer’s.
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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.
Even in later life, quitting smoking significantly reduces dementia risk.
New research published in The Lancet offers renewed hope — it’s never too late to protect your brain.
A simple blood test was newly approved, replacing spinal taps and brain scans for ruling out Alzheimer’s. The FDA has just cleared Roche’s Elecsys® pTau181 — the first test shown to rule out Alzheimer’s with 98% accuracy, offering peace of mind and earlier answers for millions.
DESIGN: See this video packed with great examples of home design for dementia. These insights can make a world of difference.
What are the early symptoms of Alzheimer’s? When to get a professional evaluation.
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.
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?
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?
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