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Why It’s Worth Screening Everyone Over 70

April 23, 2026 2 Comments

Senior brain health is topping national agendas around the world. Find out how screenings help enhance brain health for the 70+ crowd.

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Neflamapimod May Be 1st Dementia with Lewy Bodies Drug

April 22, 2026 No Comments

“It is exciting to see efficacy of potential new drugs for Dementia with Lewy Bodies, the most common dementia after Alzheimer’s. It is a huge area of unmet need,” said Dr. Marwan Sabbagh.

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6 Tips Reduce Female Stroke Risk

April 21, 2026 1 Comment

Vascular dementia is a common dementia, often brought on by stroke. Check out strategies to prevent stroke in women.

Can Aricept Help Advanced-Stage Alzheimer’s?

April 21, 2026 3 Comments

MEDICATION VIDEO: Aricept® (generic DONEPEZIL) is the world’s most popular drug for Early-stage Alzheimer’s. Does it help in Advanced-stage Alzheimer’s?

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Start Alzheimer’s Prevention Now

April 18, 2026 No Comments

Healthy living lowers Alzheimer’s risk. Today’s healthier lifestyles have witnessed a drop in the rate of Alzheimer’s. Watch The Wall Street Journal interview a new wave of adults changing lifestyles to keep Alzheimer’s away.

Nuedexta: Relieves Outbursts Of Laughter Or Tears In Alzheimer’s

April 17, 2026 1 Comment

PseudoBulbar Affect (PBA) in dementia is characterized by sudden, uncontrolled outbursts of laughing and/or crying. Learn how Nuedexta helps people with Alzheimer’s and dementia affected by PBA.

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400,000 People Show Delaying Retirement Delays Dementia

April 16, 2026 4 Comments

Delaying retirement can delay dementia in a big way. Learn why.

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One Man Rising Above His Alzheimer’s

April 15, 2026 1 Comment

Scott Russell is living well with his Alzheimer’s. See how he has stayed active in his community, even starting a manageable home business.

99-Year-Old Skydives for Alzheimer’s

April 15, 2026 1 Comment

VIDEO + TRANSCRIPT: See what a 99-year-old Florida man, jumping from a plane, has to say about Alzheimer’s research.

100 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer's

100 Simple Tips to Prevent Alzheimer’s & Memory Loss

April 15, 2026 15 Comments

VIDEO & ARTICLE – BOOK OF THE WEEK: CNN’s former medical correspondent has written a book on dementia containing “100 Simple Things You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer’s and Age-Related Memory Loss”. Backed by good science, see the author discuss a few of these “100 Simple Things” that help preserve thinking and memory.

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May 19, 2026

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Quick Mediterranean Cod with Spinach and Lentils

May 19, 2026

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Herbed Cod with Garlicky Swiss Chard and Quinoa

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