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How Doctors Decide Who Qualifies for Leqembi

February 19, 2026 No Comments

Many diagnosed patients won’t qualify — here are the
7 medical criteria.

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How Lecanemab Clears Amyloid and Slows Alzheimer’s—even as Tau Spreads

February 5, 2026 2 Comments

New early-onset Alzheimer’s data show that lecanemab can slow functional decline—even while tau continues to spread in the brain. The research helps explain how amyloid-lowering treatments may still preserve daily life, despite the disease’s complexity.

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Could Omega-3 in Midlife Lessen Early-Onset Dementia Risk?

January 30, 2026 No Comments

Higher midlife omega-3 levels were linked to lower early-onset dementia risk. It’s not proof — but it’s a meaningful signal worth paying attention to.

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Leqembi Likes Asia’s Genes. Why?

December 30, 2025 No Comments

New evidence suggests genetics—not geography—may explain why Leqembi causes fewer ARIA brain side effects in parts of Asia, and what that means for families everywhere.

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Leqembi Prescriptions Could Rise Sharply. Why?

December 21, 2025 No Comments

Alzheimer’s treatment eligibility may be far larger than previously thought. A major Nature study using blood tests suggests millions more older adults could qualify for treatment than current use reflects. As diagnosis becomes easier, demand for drugs like Leqembi could shift sharply.

One Weight-Loss Drug Slowed Alzheimer’s, Two Didn’t. That’s Good News.

December 9, 2025 No Comments

Three major GLP-1 trials came out in late 2025. One weight-loss drug slowed early Alzheimer’s decline, while two others failed. Surprisingly, this mixed pattern may point the way toward a promising new treatment direction.

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5 Ways to Stop Brain Loss from Hearing Loss — Starting Today

November 28, 2025 No Comments

New research from the Framingham Heart Study shows that even mild hearing loss in midlife is linked to early signs of brain aging. The encouraging news: simple steps you take now may help protect memory, thinking skills, and long-term brain health.

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Listening and Playing Music Cuts Dementia Risk 39%

November 24, 2025 No Comments

A MAJOR NEW STUDY suggests regularly listening to or playing music cuts dementia risk by up to 39%. Here’s the research — and how to use music to bring calm, connection, and cognitive support into everyday care.

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Leqembi: Slowing Alzheimer’s — What You Need to Know

November 16, 2025 2 Comments

Leqembi is one of the first Alzheimer’s treatments proven to slow decline. A new MRI study helps explain what it can—and cannot—do in the brain’s early months, offering clearer expectations for caregivers.

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Why “Sundowning” Happens: The Brain’s Hidden 24-Hour Clock

November 11, 2025 No Comments

New Alzheimer’s research reveals brain cells follow a daily rhythm. When that rhythm breaks, late-day confusion and agitation grow. Learn why sundowning happens — and five simple habits to help calm evenings.

Cuddly Robotic Pet Boosts Mood in Dementia

February 21, 2026

Researchers in Florida find that robotic pet cats improve mood, behavior and cognition in older adults with mild to moderate dementia. Find out more.

Eating More Ketones May Fight Alzheimer’s

February 20, 2026

Ketone-rich diets increase the SIRT3 protein that protects neurons from death during the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. But how does it work? Find out more.

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Korsana’s Alzheimer’s Treatment Promises Safer Care — But When?

February 20, 2026

A safer Alzheimer’s treatment may be on the horizon — but families still have meaningful choices today.

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Cuddly Robotic Pet Boosts Mood in Dementia

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