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Leqembi Medication for Alzheimer's (Generic: Lecanemab)

FDA Unanimously Votes Leqembi Benefits Alzheimer’s

June 11, 2023 1 Comment

The FDA Advisory Committee’s endorsement of Leqembi paves way for traditional approval, ushers in a new era for Alzheimer’s

Multivitamin Improves Memory in Older Adults

June 5, 2023 No Comments

Taking a daily multivitamin supplement can slow age-related memory decline, researchers found.

MIND & Mediterranean Diets Show Fewer Signs of Alzheimer’s

March 13, 2023 No Comments

More proof that you are what you eat, at least to a certain extent. Researchers found those who follow the MIND or Mediterranean diet showed fewer signs of Alzheimer’s in their brains. Learn more.

Stave Off Dementia with Blood Sugar Meds Like Ozempic

May 5, 2025

See how the class of weight loss and diabetes drugs that includes Ozempic and Wegovy have the added benefit of protecting against the development of dementia.

P-tau217: A Simple, High Quality Alzheimer’s Test

May 5, 2025

P-tau217 is a blood-based marker for Alzheimer’s. See how it offers a simpler, cheaper way to analyze Alzheimer’s.

You cannot control the wind, But you can adjust your sails.

Thought of the Week: Adjust Your Sails

May 5, 2025

You cannot control the wind, But you can adjust your sails.

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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?

Grandmother in black and white striped shirt hugging girl in black and white striped shirt

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?

“I’ve Got You Under My Skin,” By Dad with Dementia & Son

Enjoy this great duet between a musician with dementia and his son. A triumph of spirit over Alzheimer’s! Sing-a-long if you like!

Is Alzheimer’s Catchy?

It looks like a sneeze cannot give anyone Alzheimer’s. While Alzheimer’s abnormal disease proteins do spread from cell-to-cell, they are not “infectious”. Check out the facts.